Undertaking A Kitchen Renovation

As the owner and president of Susan Corvo Redesign, I specialize in interior design, interior decorating, redesign, and remodeling, with a definite focus on kitchens and baths. My belief is that you should have a beautiful and functional home, especially in your kitchen. The kitchen is the heart of the home, it's where people like to gather and congregate. So, if you want to undertake a kitchen remodel, where do you start? I always start by asking you what your dream kitchen would be. I like to ask clients for a Pinterest board, or a collection of pictures that they’ve collected so that I can really understand the vision they want to create. I start with what they want and what they absolutely dream about, and then we figure out what can actually work in their space.

No kitchen is one size fits all; everybody has a different sense of style. Some like farmhouse, some want modern, while others opt for traditional. Whatever your style preference may be, it’s important to find out what it is that you love and then make it happen within your space. Besides design style, the layout and functionality of your kitchen are incredibly important. Many people are realizing that they don’t really use their dining room space the way that they used to, which opens up the options for expanding the kitchen into an open floor plan. But decisions like this require thought and expert advice; you may want to remove a wall to open your space, but you don’t realize that now you’ve removed a wall of cabinetry. Having an interior designer to work with will solve many of these issues, as they’ll be able to give proper suggestions for how to make the best use of your space.

When designing a kitchen that you will love for years to come, I recommend that people stay a bit neutral. Don’t pick something crazy that you will hate 10 years down the road, whether it be a trendy design or paint color. Far too many times have I heard my clients say, “Why on earth did I pick this color?”, so I make sure to guide you through all of those decisions to ensure you make a choice that will last for years to come. Choosing the right mix of cabinets and drawers is very important. Your new kitchen should provide all the storage you need. Tall cabinets that go to the ceiling are amazing for storing things that you don’t use as often. Rollouts, spice organizers, cutting board dividers, etc. can make a huge impact on your kitchen remodel.

I’m often asked whether one should update versus renovating. Remodeling your kitchen is a big project, but when does it make sense to update rather than a full renovation? I would say it depends on how old your home is. For example, if your cabinets are in good condition but your countertop and hardware are outdated, this can easily be fixed with a kitchen update. But in the case that your entire kitchen is out of date, cabinetry is falling apart, lacking function, etc., then clearly a remodel is the best option. There really are so many benefits that are gained from a kitchen remodel, including improving the functionality and convenience of your space, adding significant storage, creating a space everyone will love, and adding value to your home.

Are you ready to undertake your own kitchen renovation? Then my Kitchen Remodel Package is the perfect solution for you! This package includes: Design consultation, Measurements of your room, Detailed scope of design direction and project, Floor plan and 3D design presentation, Color scheme selection, Material selections (we are able to source granite, marble, quartz, or quartzite.), Cabinet selection. (Ask us about our in-house cabinetry lines.), A full estimate of all specified materials, coordination of deliveries, and oversight of the installation. View my Design Packages, or call 203-663-3986 to get started!