Find out the 6 reasons why you should remodel your kitchen in summer
When it comes to kitchen remodeling, many homeowners are inspired by upcoming holiday entertaining or want to take a leap into post-holiday remodeling. As a result, spring and fall are often peak seasons for kitchen remodeling, with homeowners and contractors scrambling to fit busy schedules and events.
To avoid the hassle of peak remodeling season, homeowners can consider starting their remodeling project during the summer months. While remodeling has its pros and cons in any season, here are six key reasons why starting a kitchen remodeling project in the summer is a great idea.
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Availability of the contractor
With families returning from long vacations and gearing up for the holidays, many homeowners choose the fall to begin larger remodeling projects, and as a result, some kitchen remodeling professionals may find themselves overwhelmed as the fall season approaches.
But contractors tend to be more available during the summer months, which means homeowners can start their remodeling projects quickly and when it's convenient for them.
And since contractors are less busy, a summer remodeling project is likely to take less time than it would in spring or fall. For homeowners, this means less downtime in the kitchen and fewer meals out, as well as beautiful results faster.
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Holiday entertainment
Holidays tend to focus on food, family, and friends, and the kitchen tends to be the heart of every holiday gathering. So, it makes sense for the kitchen remodel to take place well before the holidays begin.
While fall tends to be packed with back-to-school planning and extracurricular activities, summer is an ideal time to update cabinets, countertops, lighting, and appliances before the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.
Summer remodeling also allows plenty of time to rearrange the house after the job is done and before vacation preparations begin.
Settling in after a summer remodel doesn't have to be rushed or scary – restocking kitchen cabinets, rearranging countertops, and rearranging furniture are tasks that are most easily accomplished in the summer when there's time to get the house back in order and add the finishing touches that will make the holiday season special.
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Summer vacation schedules
With the kids out of school, the summer holidays provide the perfect opportunity for families with children to hire a professional for a kitchen remodel.
Once homeowners have consulted with professional kitchen designers to create a final remodeling plan, families can take a vacation or send the kids to summer camp while the actual remodeling work is done, where they can avoid some of the mess and inconvenience that remodeling projects bring.
With fewer activities and freer hours, families can travel freely or schedule a “staycation” at a nearby hotel while renovations are completed. While traveling or on vacation, homeowners can keep in touch with contractors, avoid the dust and mess created by remodeling, and enjoy a relaxing summer vacation.
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Enjoy the outdoors
If traveling or staying in a hotel isn't an option, families remodeling a kitchen can spend more time enjoying the summer weather outdoors with simple meals on the grill.
Cooking without appliances, a refrigerator, or a sink can be challenging, and relying on restaurant food for weeks or even days can stretch a family budget.
But if grilling or outdoor grilling is an option, families can take advantage of the time to enjoy the outdoors and even enjoy a freshly prepared meal in the evening without giving up family dinners.
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Additional daylight hours and improved ventilation
Longer daylight hours and warm, sunny weather allow contractors to work more efficiently on home remodeling projects. So, project duration will be shorter than projects done in the fall, spring, and winter.
Also, it is preferable to select the countertops, cabinets, and even the paint color in bright natural light to ensure that the kitchen remodel is exactly what the homeowners are looking for these days.
Bright lights and more natural light in the kitchen area help homeowners choose the right color and style for the best possible results.
During remodeling, the ventilation of dust, dirt, and odors is important. During the summer months, the ability to open windows improves ventilation and reduces the amount of dust from chipped cabinets and tiles, as well as odors from paint, varnish, or finishes that linger in the air inside the home.
Ventilation in the fall, spring and winter months is still possible, but often not as comfortable for homeowners, as storms, snow, or just cold weather can affect the ability to fully ventilate the house.
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Good time to buy household appliances at affordable prices
There are many innovative and modern home appliances available that you want to buy, however, sometimes they are too expensive to afford. Right?
The summer season brings additional benefits like Memorial Day sales, where homeowners can shop for budget-friendly refrigerators, along with other appliances.
We at Edwards Home Remodeling help families plan the kitchen of their dreams and ensure that a remodeling project is programmed for a time that makes the most sense for families' busy schedules.
Sunnyvale contractor Edwards Home Remodeling will help you design your perfect kitchen space with efficiency and ease.
