15 Mar
If you’re about to begin a luxury kitchen remodeling project, you’ll soon realize that the process is more than just upgrading a room. It’s an exciting multi-step process in which your dedicated design and remodeling team creates a functional, personalized space that suits your unique wants and needs.
As a first-time remodeler, you may not know what’s involved in the process or what an average timeline looks like. Here’s what you can realistically expect:
Planning and Design
Planning and design are two of the most important phases of the entire luxury kitchen remodeling project. This is when you work with designers, architects, or the key team of a design-build business to define everything you want to see in your transformed space.
You’ll often start with the layout and workflow, with your kitchen design based on the ‘kitchen work triangle’ rule. Next, you’ll move on to the style, where you’ll plan whether you want a classic, transitional, or modern kitchen.
With the help of your design team, you’ll also plan materials that will become the heart of your kitchen, like custom kitchen cabinetry, premium finishes, and natural stone. These will be paired with high-end appliance brands, based on your preferences and needs.
How long the planning and design phase takes depends on the size of the kitchen and how extensive the remodeling project is. Most take between two weeks and two months.
Budgeting and Contracts
Before your luxury kitchen remodel gets underway, you’ll need to think about the business you’ll employ to carry it out and the budget you have for the entire project. This is why homeowners think about what renovations increase home value the most. They want to be sure that spending money on their home will result in returns, should they decide to sell.
During this process, you’ll also finalize the last details like the scope of the work, timeline expectations, contracts and payment schedules, and itemized costs for labor, appliances, cabinetry, and other expenses. Remember to allow a contingency budget of 10-20%.
Permits and Approvals
While not all luxury kitchen remodels will require permits and associated approval, some can, and they can take around 1-6 weeks to receive. Permits are typically required for electrical and plumbing upgrades, structural changes, and gas line modifications. Fortunately, your remodeling team will handle all compliance documents for your peace of mind.
Demolition and Preparation
After weeks or months of planning, the day has finally arrived for demolition and preparation to get underway! Your chosen design/build company will start removing old cabinets, countertops, and appliances to make way for the new ones. Flooring, walls, and structural changes will also be planned.
Now is also the best time to create a temporary kitchen elsewhere in your home and limit kitchen access to keep mess and dust in one place.
Construction
Now the fun really begins! Your luxury home building team will get to work bringing your dream kitchen to life. Typically, this happens in three phases: structural and systems, installation, and finishing details.
The structural and systems part of the construction process involves making any necessary adjustments to framing, roughing in plumbing and electrical, and making HVAC modifications. Next, custom cabinetry is installed, which would have previously been handcrafted, along with countertops in a luxury finish like quartzite or marble.
High-end appliances follow next, along with lighting. Many homeowners opt for ‘layered’ lighting, including task, ambient, and accent.
Finally, it’s the finishing details. Your design and build team install backsplashes, take care of painting or wall finishes, and add all hardware and fixtures.
Inspections and Handover
Your beautiful new kitchen is almost ready for you to cook up a storm! All that’s left to do is perform a walkthrough with your luxury remodeling and design team to ensure code compliance, safety, and craftsmanship quality. When you’re happy with everything related to your brand new kitchen, you’ll receive your warranties and care instructions. It’s time to start enjoying your beautiful space!
What Makes it a ‘Luxury’ Kitchen Remodel?
When you think about what renovations increase home value the most, kitchens undoubtedly appear at the top of the list. However, some types of renovations add more value than others. For example, an entry-level kitchen remodel adds some value, but a luxury kitchen remodel can add much more!
But what makes it a ‘luxury’ kitchen remodel? It comes down to the small details and the level of detail:
- Custom cabinetry and millwork – details that simply don’t exist in kitset cabinetry you buy from your local hardware store
- Integrated smart appliances and systems
- Premium materials with unique finishes
- Thoughtful lighting design
- Tailored storage solutions
- Anything custom and personalized that you would like for your space
Ready to Get Started? Contact Roxy’s Renovations & Design in Marietta, GA
Luxury kitchen remodeling can be one of the best things you can do for your home to increase its functionality, aesthetic appeal, and resale value. Are you ready to learn more about transforming your kitchen and start enjoying mealtimes? Contact Roxy’s Renovations & Design in Marietta, Georgia, today.
Our experienced design and build team will take care of your high-end kitchen renovation from start to finish, including assisting with the design process and handling the fit-out, final touches, permits, and more. Schedule a consultation with the Roxy’s team today.
