HGTV Star Mike Holmes' Top Suggestions For Kitchen Remodels - Tasting Table

Kitchen renovation can be exciting but stressful due to budgeting, material and design decisions, and permit requirements. Kitchens are commonly renovated, and exceeding initial budgets is fairly common, especially for first-time homeowners. A kitchen remodel can refresh the space, support daily life centered on food and memories, and increase home value. Before breaking ground, a thorough, itemized budget should be created, including timeline, materials, contractor types, and other essentials. Budgeting should account for the house’s age, project size, and complexity, including whether the work is primarily cosmetic or involves moving walls and rearranging electrical and plumbing.

"Before breaking ground on a kitchen overhaul, the budget comes first. A thorough, itemized list of the timeline, materials you need, types of contractors, and other essentials will help you avoid going over budget. "Consider the age of the house, the size of the project, and the complexity of the project. Is it primarily cosmetic, or do you plan on moving walls and rearranging electrical and plumbing?" Holmes said in a blog post on the Make it Right website about budgeting for home renovations."

"Kitchen renovation can be both exciting and stressful. The budgeting, the never-ending deep dive into color palettes, textiles, and materials, and the process of acquiring permits for this or that are a lot for anyone to take on. This is especially true for inexperienced, first-time homeowners who are more susceptible to the pitfalls of major remodel work."

"According to a 2024 report by the University of South Alabama about home renovation trends, kitchens are the most renovated rooms in homes, and exceeding initial budgets is fairly common. However, you don't have to lose your marbles to have a marble countertop."

"The kitchen is a sacred space where we spend much of our time creating memories around food. A remodel will not only give it a refreshed look and energy but can increase your home's value. To get you started on the right path, here are Mike Holmes' top suggestions for kitchen remodels."

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