Kitchen or bathroom remodeling can drastically improve the appearance and functionality of your home—not to mention the added property value. However, with multiple moving parts, these projects are often more challenging to get underway than homeowners realize. To streamline the process and ensure you’re satisfied with the results, below is a brief guide to getting what you want from such an endeavor.

Approaching a Design Contractor

Kitchen or bathroom remodeling starts by finding the right design contractor. A professional will save you time and money by providing sound recommendations and addressing potential problems at the onset. They’ll also help you maximize storage space and find quality substitutions for costly materials.

To ensure the best results, be specific about your vision. Discuss priorities: Is this a style update? A functionality boost? Create an ideas folder with pictures of materials and preferred details, so they have a sense of your aesthetic. Next, share a to-scale drawing or an architectural rendering that maps the home’s windows, doors, electrical outlets, and plumbing lines. 

Don’t hesitate to ask for references and check for firsthand accounts of the contractor’s work habits, abilities, and how well they followed the project as outlined. Inquire about whether the project stayed on budget, if materials arrived on time, and if customers were kept up-to-date on the progress. Ask if anything went wrong during the assignment and, if so, how issues were resolved. Gathering the answers to these questions will either inform you about what to expect moving forward or raise a red flag to go elsewhere.

Setting & Sticking to a Budget

Once you’ve found a reputable designer to work with, it’s time to talk cost. Start by establishing a budget beforehand, so you don’t get carried away with expensive options you can’t afford. Doing so is beneficial for the professional as well. The contractor will help you maintain a realistic vision and recommend items and materials that are within the price range.

If you’re interested in a kitchen or bathroom remodeling, turn to the team at Arrow Kitchens & Bath in Webster, NY. For over 50 years, this family-run contractor has designed, built, and installed everything from stunning kitchen cabinets and countertops to beautiful baths for clients throughout Monroe County. As the only ones in their service area who provide electrical and plumbing, they offer effective and comprehensive work. To schedule an appointment today, call (585) 670-9910, or visit their website for more information about them.