Home Renovation Plans
Home Renovation Plans
Status: Planning
Budget: $25,000
Timeline: Q2 2024
Overview
Planning renovations for our 1960s mid-century home. Priority areas are the kitchen and main bathroom.
Kitchen Renovation
Current Issues
- Outdated appliances (20+ years old)
- Limited counter space
- Poor lighting
- Cabinet doors falling apart
Planned Changes
- Replace countertops with quartz
- Install new cabinet fronts (keep boxes)
- Upgrade to energy-efficient appliances
- Add under-cabinet LED lighting
- Install tile backsplash
- New sink and faucet
Budget Breakdown
| Item | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Countertops | $4,500 |
| Cabinet refacing | $3,000 |
| Appliances | $5,000 |
| Lighting | $800 |
| Backsplash | $1,200 |
| Plumbing fixtures | $1,500 |
| Labor | $4,000 |
| Total | $20,000 |
Bathroom Updates
Smaller scope, focusing on:
- New vanity and mirror
- Updated fixtures
- Fresh paint
- Better ventilation fan
Budget: $5,000
Contractors
Need to get quotes from at least 3 contractors. Questions to ask:
- Timeline for completion
- How they handle unexpected issues
- Payment schedule
- Warranty on work
- References from similar projects
Inspiration
Saving ideas on Pinterest. Key themes:
- Scandinavian minimalism
- Warm wood tones
- Lots of natural light
- Functional storage
Related
- Financial Planning - Budget allocation
- Home Maintenance Schedule