The kitchen is generally the most important part of a home. We spend a great deal of time not only cooking, eating and cleaning, but also entertaining and socializing. A lot of thought should be put into a complete kitchen remodel. You have to reflect a great deal on how it’s going to fit with the rest of your house before undertaking such a big job. For example, there are rustic, contemporary, modern, classic and country styles. How do you go about making the best decision? Here are some kitchen remodeling ideas and recommendations to go get you started on your dream kitchen renovation.

Step 1: Visit Kitchen Cabinet Retailers Near You

What we recommend before deciding on a kitchen project is to visit a couple of kitchen cabinet retailers. They usually have a designer on staff who will come to your home, take measurements and come up with a floor plan. In addition, the store should have a large variety of kitchen cabinet colors, styles and options. Once you have chosen your cabinets you should call your general contractor. Together he or she can help you match up paint, floor tile and backsplash for your cabinets, appliances and countertop.

Of course, there are many other components to a kitchen renovation, such as lighting and plumbing, but this is where you should start. For now, utilize the expertise of a kitchen cabinet retailer to help you make the right decisions before you even call your contractor. We’re more than happy to supply the names of some of our most trusted kitchen cabinet retailers.

Step 2: Check Out Our Dream Kitchen Renovation Video Series

After visiting some kitchen cabinet retailers, take a look at our Dream Kitchen Renovation Journey Videos. These are beginner videos that will take you through the kitchen renovation process step-by-step from demo day all the way to completion of the project. Marshall Gemal will take you inside his fixer-upper in Long Branch, NJ to give you an in-depth understanding of what to expect when you go through the renovation process yourself. You’ll get insider tips that will help you save money as well as gain an understanding of key components of your kitchen, such as how insulation and sheetrock work or what the best lighting options are available.

Check out the pre-demo day video here. The 2nd video gives a peek into demolition day. The 3rd video is all about insulation and sheetrock. And there will be more to come!

Step 3: Brainstorm Kitchen Remodel Ideas

Once you have a basic understanding of what the remodel project will entail, it’s time to get some kitchen renovation ideas for inspiration. You can find inspiration almost anywhere! Start by checking out our kitchen remodel page which contains some amazing photos of our past kitchen remodels. Once you’ve pored over those photos, check out our project gallery page for even more photos and inspiration. If you’d like to see even more pictures, feel free to give us a call. We have over 500 that we can share with you upon request! Next, you’ll want to take a look at our Beginner’s Guide to Kitchen Remodels blog for 4 handy tips and tricks to get you started.

Step 4: Call Garden State Renovations

Once you’ve taken the above steps and are ready to embark on your custom kitchen renovation journey, or if you have questions at any point, give us a call or text us at 848-667-1400. You can also schedule your free estimate or fill out our online contact form. To learn more about me, Marshall Gemal, visit my about page and learn about how and why I started this business 22 years ago. Finally, bookmark our site and keep coming back for handy news, photos and videos from Garden State Renovations of New Jersey.