Kitchen cabinets, storage and decorative enhancements are not only a purchase, but an investment that will pay dividends every day for you and your family as you use and enjoy the space you’ve created.
When making a significant purchase, it all comes down to determining what you need versus what you want. With this in mind, Kitchen Cabinets and More (KCAM) recommends Merillat. Merillat has created semi-custom cabinetry solutions that not only provide you with what you genuinely need for your home, but what you really want as well. Our extensive selection of wood species, door styles, finish techniques, kitchen storage solutions and decorative enhancements – all at varying price points – gives you the ability to mix and match the things you want with the things you need and have it all add up to the perfect room for your lifestyle at a price that works for you.
When planning your kitchen renovation, keep in mind that a good portion of the cost is an investment in your home’s equity. Even in today’s economy, research shows that returns of 70-120% of the kitchen investment are being realized at the point of project completion.
Creating a Budget
Most homeowners have an idea at the outset of how much they want to spend. However, deciding how to allocate those dollars can be confusing, especially with all of the options that are available.
A recent national survey conducted by the National Kitchen & Bath Association offers a guideline for allocating your construction budget. They found that, on average, consumers working with a kitchen designer spent 48% of their budget on kitchen cabinetry alone.
When creating a budget, keep the following suggestions in mind:
- Educate yourself on the average cost of a remodel. A rule of thumb is to not let your kitchen remodeling budget exceed 15% of your home’s fair market value.
- To avoid incorrect cabinetry measurements, talk with a KCAM designer about any major appliances you want to purchase before you finalize the kitchen design, since they will impact the overall measurement of the room.
- Come to our showroom at 1187 Rt. 9 S., Cape May Court House and work with your KCAM kitchen designer to understand the cost differences between the various types of material, door styles and finish techniques. Determine the aspects of your cabinetry selection and kitchen design that are need for you lifestyle.
For more information, call (609) 212-1555 or visit kcamdesign.com.
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