by Kitchen Queens | Apr 9, 2015 | Blog
Working With Your Contractors Finding A Contractor Ask trusted friends or family if they have any recommended contractors If you have hired a contractor in the past, ask them if they can recommend others to do work they don’t cover ie electrical, tiling, plumbing etc Ask potential contractors questions like How long have you been in business What type of jobs do they mostly do What references do they have – then check them out Are they licensed, and what guarantees do they provide on their finished work Their contact details for any follow-ups and do they have a website Do they do the work themselves, do the employ their own workers, or do they use sub-contractors What suppliers do they use Most of these questions are for your own piece of mind, but ensuring they are registered/licensed contractors and getting references are essential. Then check out their credentials and their references. Once You Have Secured Your Contractors You now need to make sure everything is in place and all the materials are available for them before commencing. You do not want to be held up waiting for your bench-top to arrive, or find the taps you ordered weren’t available. Time is money, and hold-ups may cause a domino effect that could cost dearly. Good contractors have their own schedules to work with-in, and if your timing is out, you can run the risk of having to wait till they are available again, or having to find someone else. Scheduling Your Contractors Make sure you have discussed and scheduled all your different contractors to come in at the most...
by Kitchen Queens | Apr 9, 2015 | Blog
What to Know Before A Kitchen Makeover Good Things Take Time! Don’t think you can revamp your kitchen in a couple of weeks! If you want your kitchen renovation to run smoothly and have the your dream kitchen, then you need to take your time to gather your information and be 100% sure of what you want. Plan your space Think about your priorities. How do you use your kitchen, what layout and features best suits your situation? Is it a family home, kids doing homework, partner having a catch up while you prepare the dinner, focus on the layout. Can you use your existing kitchen footprint? Using the existing footprint of your kitchen saves a whole heap of money as you can simply reconnect your old plumbing and electrics. Fixtures and Fittings Choosing appliances, lighting, window dressings, flooring, splash-backs and cabinet handles is a major exercise. So take your time, visit showrooms and hardware stores to collate all your information and choose everything that is not only functional, but aesthetically pleasing and suiting your kitchen style as well. Then visit your Kitchen Manufacturer. Your new kitchen will take anything between 4-8 weeks to be finished, depending on the workload of the business, so be patient. Find the right professionals...
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