@Equuleus wrote:
After 20 years of waiting, it's finally gonna happen. Problem is, I am totally at a loss as where to begin. I go and look at all the products (counter tops, sinks, backsplash, flooring, cabinets) and I am very confused. Where do I start???? Does anyone know of a program to design a kitchen so I can add colors and different flooring and cabinets, etc so I can get an actual picture of what it would look like?
We remodeled 3 bathrooms (including the master) recently. Took it all to the studs. I looked into those "all inclusive" companies that will design and do all the work. However, I found them to be way too expensive and, for the most part, they want you to choose your materials with them (cabinets, tile, faucets, countertops, etc.) The price they work up for you is all materials that are the least expensive and not the most attractive. Of course you'll want to pick out the nicer more expensive stuff. It took us months to find a contractor, like 8 months or more. Maybe it's just my area but so many contractors would come in and first thing they'd say is "well...a master bathroom starts at $30,000 in this area." One all inclusive company wouldn't even consider working with you if it didn't start at $60,000. NO LIE! Crazy, I know. I started looking on line at pinterest and other sites like that to get ideas. Then I'd go to a granite/quartz place to look at slabs of countertops. The counter tops and cabinets are the most important, IMO. Each time I found a slab that I really, really liked and then everything else was picked out to match. I did go to Ferguson to look at faucets, sinks, etc., but they were way overpriced. I ended up going to a local company for sinks, faucets and tubs and they were fabulous! Still expensive, but not things you'd get off the shelves at Home Depot but still less than Ferguson. My biggest tip is, besides finding a contractor, have everything picked out first. Run it by the contractor is you have problems/questions and order it and have it on site BEFORE work starts. Buy extra tile, always need more and always good to have extra. Remember that you'll need your sinks and faucets picked out so the fabricator for the countertops know what to cut. I did not think I could go to these places and know what I'm doing and pick out what I wanted and make it all work but at the same time I felt I know what I like more than a designer would. Going to a designer or an all inclusive company probably would be easier, but you're going to pay for them to do all that. Another tip if you go the route of finding materials on your own, have it delivered or pick it up yourself. Most contractors will charge you for their time to do that. Good luck. Try not to stress about it. It can be a lot of fun.
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