Steps to a new Kitchen

GETTING STARTED Begin with organizing your ideas, cabinet and appliance information, and photos you saved from magazines. Bookmark or copy and paste the links of ideas and images from Houzz.com and Pinterest.com.  The more ideas you have to show your CST Kitchens & Baths designer, the better. Pictures make it easier to understand your ideas and aspirations which may sometimes be difficult to describe.

BUDGETING The first question every kitchen shopper asks is, “How much is this project going to cost?” Of course, many variables make it difficult to calculate an exact cost. Your CST Kitchens and Baths design professional will help you establish and control your spending range. Begin by focusing on the individual components: cabinetry, counters, appliances, and scope of installation. After crafting a layout with your CST Kitchens and Baths designer, you’ll have a solid approximation of each of the factors that comprise your investment. In addition to discounting everything that you purchase, CST Kitchens and Baths will show you ways to keep the price of your investment down. Your CST Kitchens and Baths representative will show you options that you may not have considered, and which can deliver more impact and save money. They’ll also make certain that your kitchen dollars are invested in what is important to you.

Studies have shown that when planning for a kitchen remodel, the average investment bound to recoup the most during resale, is between 5% and 15% of the value of the home.  That range takes into account a broad spectrum of projects.   …from basic cabinetry installation on the 5% end  ….to full blown gut and renovate with plumbing, electrical, flooring, sheetrock, and and extension on the 15% end…

When considering the 5-15% rule of thumb, the following should be noted:   Cabinetry will account for one-third of the total, while one-third will be expended on labor and the final third should remain for countertops, hardware and any other ancillary merchandise

LAYOUT & CABINET SELECTION Your floor plan and style go hand in hand. While you must first establish the “work triangle,” infusing elements of the cabinetry style that reflect your taste, you must also ensure that your autograph is properly placed on the project.

Every kitchen must have work areas for food storage, preparation, and clean up. The relationship of these areas determines the efficiency of the kitchen. CST Kitchens & Baths’ expert use of the state-of-the-art computer aided design software, 2020, enables you to see your plan and work with your CST designer to perfect your kitchen. This assures that you are getting exactly what you desire.