Kitchen & Bathroom Design Blog

Do you look around your home and realize it’s time for a kitchen remodel or bathroom renovation? 

A full remodel is no small undertaking, so it may be time to call in the professionals!  While a minor DIY project is perfect for a weekend job, larger scale remodeling projects require extensive planning, technical knowledge, and ongoing project management. 

You may think you can save money by taking on a big project yourself, but hiring a professional to handle it for you will help you get the design that meets your requirements with the products that suit your space, all delivered on time and within budget. 

Here are 5 benefits of hiring a professional for your next major remodeling project.

 1.      Planning is key.

A kitchen or bathroom remodel does not start when the old kitchen cabinets or bathroom fixtures get ripped out. So much must happen before the actual remodel begins, and this careful planning, design, and budgeting is crucial to a successful project. The kitchen layout is the foundation of every kitchen design, and an experienced professional has the training and expertise to help you get the most out of your available space to achieve your design goals. They also know the pitfalls you can encounter in a remodel and will help you avoid and successfully navigate any issues that arise.

2.      Leave the details to the experts.

There is so much to do in a remodeling project, from the planning stage to product ordering, installations, inspections, and much more.  Managing a complex project like this from start to finish is best left to the experts.  Bringing in a professional means you do not have to act as your own general contractor, nor do you have to take a leave of absence from your day job to get everything done.  This allows you to focus on selecting styles, color schemes, and products for your remodel.  Your experienced kitchen and bath design firm can manage product delivery schedules, vendors and contractors, and coordinate the complex schedule to make sure everything falls into place at the right time.  They are also there to handle any unforeseen issues that may arise during a remodel, plus to track progress and manage the job site on a day to day basis. 

3.      Navigate product choices.

There are so many decisions involved in a full home remodeling project.  You may already have a clear idea of what you want out of your remodel, and perhaps even a list of styles, colors, or specific products you want to include.  When you get started making product selections, you will find that there are so many choices available and some products that you never even knew about.  An experienced kitchen and bath design professional will not only have an in-depth knowledge of available product lines, but also be able to advise you on how to create stunning color combinations, add in textures, and put together a cohesive design to achieve your style goals.  Check out designers’ websites and social media pages and visit their showroom to find one that is right for you.  The company you select to work with should have a showroom packed with product samples and displays, along with the experts to talk you through possible choices.

4.      Manage your budget.

If you think that working with a design firm will result in a more expensive project, this is not necessarily true.  An experienced design and remodeling expert will help you create a realistic, transparent budget that allows you to understand all the expenses involved in your project up front.  This is a powerful tool that lets you manage your budget from day one of your project.  At Lang’s Kitchen & Bath our good/better/best investment analysis allows you to see three variations of your project with different design and product choices, including all costs so you have a fully transparent view of the bottom line.  Knowledge is power, and this analysis lets you make an informed decision about your design and budget spend. Contact us to find out more!

5.      …and your time.

A kitchen remodel or bathroom renovation is a time-consuming endeavor.  Time is a precious commodity, and one which most of us find we have too little of every week.  By hiring a trustworthy professional you can leave the day-to-day activity in the hands of your remodeling team.  You will still be involved in the process, particularly in the planning stages, but at least you know your life can continue while your project is in progress.  Working with a professional also means your kitchen or bathroom remodeling project will we completed in a timelier manner by applying their experience to keep everything running smoothly and to schedule.

See first-hand the positive impact of a professional design and remodeling service by browsing our kitchen design and bathroom design galleries.  Then contact us to talk to one of our remodeling experts today!