New homeowners Taylor and Scott Knight reimagined their house.
Q: Tell us all about your project!
Both the remodeled kitchen and the upgraded railing (page 34) were on our "must-do list" from the time we bought the house. In fact, we tried to have contractors walk through before closing to estimate the costs and start the projects from day one. However, contractors were weary to conduct consultations before closing and their estimates were extremely high. So, instead, we moved in and then started the projects a couple of months later.
Q: Will this add value at resale?
We sure hope so! Based on some internet research and discussions with West + Main agent Natalie Kavan and other homeowners, we are fairly confident that the kitchen remodel will add value to the home at resale.
Q: Give us a quick outline of your budget and break it down: Materials? Source? Labor Cost? Or DIY?
Railing – Our first estimate for the railing was $13,000! It was absurd. At the end of the day, we were able to hire someone, purchase materials from Amazon, and complete the job for ~$4,000.
Kitchen – Again, the estimates we received from contractors were between $25,000 and $35,000. We reduced the costs by managing the project on our own and hiring subcontractors to perform individual tasks. We also reduced costs by hiring people to restore, paint, and install hardware on the existing kitchen cabinets (~4,000 compared to ~10,000 for new cabinets).
CABINETS
Restoration Cabinets
TILE
Floor & Decor
FINISHING (SHIPLAP, MOLDING, ISLAND SUPPORT + COFFEE STATION)
Pete Wills
TILE + GROUT WORK
Evergreen Repairs
COUNTERTOPS
Quartz from Home Depot
For more remodel inspiration, visit the first edition of the West + Main Home Magazine.
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