Have you heard of the nightmare stories people share about their designer kitchen remodeling experiences? There are quite a lot of things that can go wrong with such a project, as it is complex and requires some professional assistance.

However, upon the start of any such renovation, you must know that it is totally worth it. The kitchen is undoubtedly the most important room of every home. People call it the ‘social hub of the family’ for a good reason – everyone visits it on a daily basis. As for seeing the successful completion of a kitchen renovation project, you need to follow a strict 4-phase plan:

Find the right contractors – if kitchen remodeling is on top of your wish list, you may want to hire the best pros for the job. Probably the best place to start your search for a contractor to carry out the job is personal recommendation. Ask your friends and relatives if they know of such person who they have hired in the past. Don’t forget to check contractor credibility and reputation, because in the end of the day they are only as good as the last project they have worked on. Check out their work with previous clients and make sure you discuss every little detail with them before giving them the green light – it is your bespoke kitchen after all.

Planning the layout – if you are working with an experienced planner, they will let you in on all the secrets about maximizing storage space, high-end materials and needed features. However, you must ensure that you provide the contractor with an accurate rendering of your current kitchen. Also, you need to make a detailed wish list, indicating your needs for storage, style and must-haves. Whatever you do, don’t forget to consider the utility of your kitchen triangle – the connection established between the refrigerator, sink and stove.

Cut costs – it is easy to get carried away with your bespoke kitchen design and end up spending a third of you property’s value on this project alone. Before you begin your project, you can think whether what you’ve got at the moment is good enough, i.e. it doesn’t really need total renovation. In terms of appliances, you should mostly pay attention to your stove’s burner heat output, energy efficiency, ease of operation, safety and ease of cleaning.

Avoiding mistakes – just like any grand project, kitchen renovation can take a wrong turn here and there. That is especially the case if you decide to be your own general contractor or hiring the wrong person for the job. Make sure you have the specifications of the project listed before you hand the project. It does good to nobody if you start changing your mind halfway through the project. Surely you must devote some time and attention to the project so that it doesn’t turn into a disaster.

Getting a designer kitchen surely is wonderful, but you must follow these steps to ensure that the job is beautifully done.