BUYERS GUIDE
PRE-PLAN
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HOW TO START
Discuss your budget, timeline, extent of project (does it include kitchen, hallway, bathroom, other) with your decision makers, start gathering your ideas on style, materials, and finishes, and remember to plan and budget for plumbing, lighting, flooring, counter tops, installation.
Discuss your budget, timeline, extent of project (does it include kitchen, hallway, bathroom, other) with your decision makers, start gathering your ideas on style, materials, and finishes, and remember to plan and budget for plumbing, lighting, flooring, counter tops, installation.
INTERVIEW PROFESSIONALS
It is important to ask your potential team members for referrals, reviews, licensing/insurance, and experience with your type and size project. It is a good idea to interview more than one of each team member to ensure a good fit.
If you are acting as general contractor, line up a Plumber, Electrician, Dry-waller, Flooring Installer, Counter top Installer, Cabinet Installer (one installer might do the trick, but be sure that installer has experience with all items)
It is important to ask your potential team members for referrals, reviews, licensing/insurance, and experience with your type and size project. It is a good idea to interview more than one of each team member to ensure a good fit.
If you are acting as general contractor, line up a Plumber, Electrician, Dry-waller, Flooring Installer, Counter top Installer, Cabinet Installer (one installer might do the trick, but be sure that installer has experience with all items)
- Ensure required permits are in place and there is a schedule for inspections.
- Draw up plans.
- Agree on budget and payment schedule.
- Create a plan for change orders.
- Secure funding through bank or other source.
- Create project timeline.
HELPFUL HINTS
- Avoid too many cooks in the kitchen.
- Images are really helpful to convey your vision.
- Define the scope of the project up front.
- Outline the schedule.
- Make sure your vision matches your budget.
- Give the professionals the authority to makes some decisions in order to avoid delays.
DESCRIBE YOUR VISION
Consider the details listed below:
Consider the details listed below:
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Style
Modern Traditional Transitional Contemporary Color Palette Paint Textiles Lighting Under Counter Overhead |
Appliances
Stove Hood Refrigerator Oven Microwave Dishwasher Sink Apron Vessel Under mount Open Shelves Floating shelves Bracketed shelves |
Cabinets
Wood species Face frame Slab front Inset Overlay Hardware Back Splash Tile Solid surface Counter tops Quartz Natural Stone Composite material |
Convenience Items
Spice storage Bread Box Tray Divider Decorative Molding Desk Area Sliding Trays Recycling Center Lazy Susan |
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