Kitchen Remodel Guide: Designing for Every Budget
A Design for Every Budget
Remodeling your kitchen can be a worthwhile investment for New Orleans homeowners. Beyond creating a charming and efficient space for preparing delectable Creole cuisine, entertaining guests with jazz and hospitality, and enjoying quality family time, a newly remodeled kitchen can yield substantial returns in the real estate market. Undertaking such a significant project in the Big Easy requires meticulous planning to ensure it remains within budget constraints. Various factors, including labor costs, kitchen size, and material choices, can substantially influence the overall cost.
The design team at Huey Brown Kitchens has put together this comparative analysis of three distinct kitchen remodeling options, all tailored for New Orleans and the Gulf South.
Simple Remodel
A simple remodel maintains the kitchen's current layout while rejuvenating its overall look and functionality. This approach gives you noticeable improvements while keeping the cost low. This option is ideal for homeowners who want to enhance their kitchen without breaking the bank. These projects emphasize budget-friendly upgrades such as painting the walls, installing new flooring, and investing in energy-efficient appliances.
A typical minor kitchen remodel in New Orleans includes the following upgrades:
Modern Cabinetry: One of the key areas where one can achieve savings in kitchen remodels is in cabinetry. Huey Brown Kitchens carries several lines of cabinetry and can offer even budget-conscious quality materials, exceptional value, and style. Our Designer’s Choice Cabinetry Line features all-wood, American-made cabinetry which can be customized to meet your specific needs.
- Energy-Efficient Appliances: Upgrading to new, energy-efficient appliances not only improves the kitchen's functionality but also helps save on long-term energy costs.
- New Countertops: Replacing countertops with a more affordable yet visually appealing material can refresh the kitchen's aesthetics.
- Kitchen Sink and Faucet: Installing a new sink and faucet can add a touch of elegance to the kitchen while enhancing functionality.
- Unique Finishes: With Huey Brown Kitchens, even budget-conscious homeowners can treat themselves to several great modern features like a pull-out spice rack, deep drawer bases for pot storage, and a trash pull-out for a less cluttered look.
- Fresh Paint: A fresh coat of paint on the walls provides a cost-effective way to breathe new life into the space.
In essence, a simple kitchen remodel is about making strategic and budget-conscious choices to revitalize the kitchen's appearance and functionality, making it a more pleasant and efficient space for both cooking and entertaining.
Upscale Remodel
An upscale remodel involves a larger overhaul of the existing kitchen’s key fixtures including but not limited to lighting, appliances, and flooring. One can add extra touches such as dishwasher and refrigerator panels and stacked cabinets that reach the ceiling for a sleek, elegant look. The following elements are perfect for New Orleans homes:
- Kitchen Island
- New appliances, including a garbage disposal
- Custom lighting
- New flooring
- Freshly painted walls
Luxury Remodel
A luxury remodel typically includes:
- Custom cabinetry with built-in sliding shelves and custom interior accessories
- Stone countertops with ceramic or glass tile backsplash
- Smart appliances
- Undermount sink with designer faucet and a water filtration system
- New general and task lighting, such as undercabinet lights
- Installation of floor tiles or upscale flooring that resembles hardwood
- Freshly painted walls
