Whether you are considering to do a mini kitchen renovation, or take on a large kitchen makeover project, timing is key. You may have the money and design ready, but planning is of paramount importance if you want the remodeling of your kitchen to be done right and be worthwhile in the end. Problems can emerge that may cause major headaches, unwanted frustrations, and unforeseen inconveniences. While it is a common recommendation to schedule kitchen remodels for the spring or fall seasons, summertime is ideal for large kitchen remodels. Continue reading to learn about 5 reasons to remodel your kitchen during the summer months.
- It’s Convenient
Why is summer a convenient time to take on a kitchen remodel projects? It’s simple, weather, weather, beautiful weather. The summer months are the warmest months, which means that when your kitchen is out of service, you can just get the grill going for a barbeque dinner. You can have picnics in the park when you don’t have access to your kitchen amenities, including appliances and utensils for meals. You worry a little less about making the inconvenience work for kids, who can play outdoors and not impede contractors as they work or get hurt.
- Better Ventilation
An entire kitchen makeover project can be a messy job, but it’s wise to have a plan to contain the mess created during the process. Even with the best planning, debris, dust and harsh smells can pollute the air. While the summer can bring some high temperatures, the windows and doors can be propped open to allow adequate airflow. The warm summer months mean that windows and doors can be left open. This will allow for better airflow to help epoxies and sealants dry faster and minimize the accumulation of dust.
- More Daylight
Most, if not all kitchen renovation projects have a deadline that is essential to meet. While the hours in a day do not change, the summer months provide more daylight hours, which amounts to more work covered in fewer days. There is a whole lot of sunshine after 5 p.m. that can be taken advantage of to put more hours into working on the kitchen renovation.
- Few Major Holidays
The holidays can bring its own chaos, and coupled with a major kitchen remodel project, that would mean double trouble. Luckily, the summer has few major holidays that would interfere with the progress of your kitchen remodel. The 4th of July festivities is the only major holiday that you would have to contend with, unlike fall holidays that include Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Spring has a number of holidays that include Easter, Mother’s Day, Easter, Passover, St. Patrick’s Day, Cinco De Mayo, among others. A lack of access to your kitchen can dampen family gatherings, but you don’t want a rush job that could lead to costly mistakes.
- Provides Natural Lighting
The aesthetic appeal of your kitchen could come down to lighting. The appearance of your kitchen cabinetry, walls, countertops, and desired color schemes are important to the overall look and feel of your kitchen. As such, it’s important to view samples from kitchen design companies and contractors in your home, if possible, when it is the brightest. During the summer, you can experience firsthand, on-site what certain design elements will look like in the natural outdoor light. Artificial light in a showroom doesn’t have quite the same effect.
If you are ready to finally remodel your kitchen for it to become the kitchen of your dreams then give Ipswich Bay Builders a call today!
