Kitchen design trends have taken a sharp turn in 2023. The past several years have seen white kitchens with the farmhouse influence dominating design. Today homeowners are asking for the interior design of their kitchen to include warmth and timeless style. The change from farmhouse white with rustic wood evolved into warm clean elements that [...]
Kitchens are truly the heart of the home and kitchen remodels are one of the most expensive projects a homeowner may undertake. Kitchen Design Trends for Remodeling Kitchens 2023 are important when considering a remodel. Kitchen remodeling is costing in the neighborhood of $80,000 to upwards of $100,00 these days. It is very important to [...]
When customers first reach out to Angela Bonfante Kitchen Designs, they often ask me if they should remodel their kitchen or consider moving. This question comes about frequently, I believe, due to the ever increasing costs of remodeling. It is a good one. There are 3 good reasons to remodel your kitchen versus selling your [...]
THE NEW REALITY We are all living in a new world. Children are homeschooled by parents. Everyone works from home. "Social distancing" is our new vocabulary. Connecting for happy hour with our friends via the internet is not considered drinking alone:). Meeting with clients and coworkers over Zoom is a joyous part of our day. [...]
I was with a client yesterday who asked me how many change orders to expect during their kitchen renovation. When I told him it is rare that we have a change order he was shocked. He asked me how that is possible because change orders often add up to many additional costs during renovations. They [...]
That diagram at the top….that shows some of the decisions that go into a remodel. If you overwhelmed by all the choices you have to make for your kitchen remodel you are not alone. We have calculated that there are over 100 decisions that will need to be made before and during a kitchen remodel. [...]
Deciding to renovate a home is an important financial decision. Many factors come into play. How much can we afford to spend? What is our goal of the project? Will we price ourselves out of the market for our neighborhood? Should we move instead of invest? "Before deciding to remodel or move, consider your emotional [...]
It is summer and the time of new beginnings. The long awaited remodeling projects suddenly have a sense of urgency. You want a fresh new look in your home. The kitchen has been due for an update for some time and you are ready to take the plunge. But where do you start? There are [...]