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People often use “renovation” and “remodel” interchangeably when referring to their home and kitchen projects. Suppose you are planning on making kitchen improvements. In that case, it is best to understand the difference between a kitchen remodel vs. renovation. Therefore, you know exactly what to ask a contractor. Homeowners often renovate and remodel their kitchens simultaneously, so it is understandable why many use both words interchangeably. To help you figure out which method is suited to your needs, here are the differences between remodeling a kitchen and renovating one.

The Purpose of a Kitchen Remodel vs. Renovation

While remodeling and renovation are used interchangeably, there are some critical differences between the two. For example, when someone remodels their kitchen, the kitchen undergoes some structural change that alters its design or functionality. On the other hand, a renovation is a process that typically involves making what was old furniture or fixtures into new ones. While each method may seem similar to you, as they are often done together, here are some examples.

Kitchen Remodeling Examples

Suppose you live in Abington, Pennsylvania. Your home is several decades old and is on the smaller side of houses in an urban area. And your kitchen may be small, and you want to add more space to make your home feel open and provide more opportunities for entertaining. One of the things you decide to do is remove a loadbearing wall to combine the kitchen and dining room. That is an instance of remodeling your kitchen. Other examples of remodeling include the following:

• Constructing an addition to the kitchen to add more space
• Turning a specific part of the kitchen into a mudroom

When you change your kitchen’s structure, design, or purpose (or just certain areas), you are remodeling it.

Kitchen Renovation Examples

An example of a kitchen renovation differs from that of a remodel. Suppose you live in an older home in Philadelphia or Horsham (where most houses were built from the 1950s to the 1980s), and you want to get new cabinets for your kitchen. Installing new cabinets is a renovation project because you are repairing, fixing, or updating your kitchen rather than changing the underlying structure or purpose of the room. Other examples of a renovation include the following:

• Installing new countertops or flooring
• Replacing old furniture with new ones (tables, islands)
• Updating fixtures or plumbing and electrical systems

Although your kitchen may look different thanks to new cabinets or paint or fixtures, the kitchen remains the same in terms of layout and function.

Other Differences between Kitchen Remodel vs. Renovation

In addition to the difference in purposes of a kitchen remodel vs. renovation, there are other notable differences between them for homeowners.

One of the significant differences between the two processes is cost. Because remodeling projects are more complicated work due to changing a kitchen’s structure or design, it does cost more than a renovation project. Changing the design or layout of a kitchen may require reconfiguring the wiring, plumbing, and ductwork, and the material costs may be higher than a renovation, too.

As part of paying more for a kitchen remodel vs. renovation, you have more control over what your new kitchen can look like if you have specific goals. For example, if you have significant issues with your kitchen design. These issues could be the kitchen feeling too cramped or outdoor sink lines that freeze during winter. Remodeling can resolve these issues. In addition, remodeling allows you to bring your dream kitchen to life and gives you the chance to implement a new, more attractive, and practical design.

Contact Saturn Construction LLC for Kitchen Remodel Services

Are you interested in a kitchen remodel or renovation? If you are, contact Saturn Construction LLC. Saturn has years of experience in kitchen remodeling and renovation services for Southeastern Pennsylvania homeowners. We work with various materials, kitchen features, and styles. Our highly qualified and experienced team of carpenters and contractors will work with you to bring your dream kitchen to life. For more information on our services or to get started on your kitchen remodel, contact us today.

Your budget is crucial when planning your custom kitchen remodel, and knowing what you can get for your budget will help you plan your remodel. Our previous blogs talked about the services you can expect with kitchen remodeling budgets of $25-45k and $60-90k. So what do you get for a high-end remodel? One trait that separates a high-end remodel from an average one is that design costs are a significant portion of the budget. That means you have more control over the materials and design of your new kitchen and have many more options. Here are some of the services you can expect to receive with a 100k custom kitchen remodel price and beyond.

Fully Custom Cabinetry

One of the main expenses of any 100k custom kitchen remodel is the cabinetry due to the cost of the wood. In kitchen remodeling projects over $90-100k, the cost for cabinets is likely higher than projects with smaller budgets due to the wood and custom cabinets and finishes. However, at this price point, you have the luxury of near-endless options regarding the materials and design of their new cabinets. Custom cabinets’ design, trims, and finishes can be extensive and whatever you desire: intricate and ornate, sleek and contemporary, and anything in-between.

With such a large budget, the wood chosen for the cabinets can be higher-quality or be more rare and exotic than the wood used in stock cabinets. Some examples of rare, quality wood often used in $90-100k+ kitchen cabinets include the following:

• Mahogany
• Cherry
• Walnut

More exotic woods growing in popularity for kitchens include bamboo and lyptus. Fully custom cabinets can also have more glasswork, which is more expensive than a solid wood door.

High-End Countertops

Another high cost of a kitchen remodeling project is the countertops, especially if the countertops are made with exotic natural stone. At a budget over $100k, your options for natural stone countertops increase as the stones become more luxurious and exotic. Some exotic natural stone materials that make for good kitchen countertops include the following:

• Marble
• Granite
• Quartz

In addition to the stone, the fixtures built into the countertops are also more upscale than the average remodeling project. For example, an average kitchen sink could be a typical double-bowl sink installed overtop the counter. In contrast, the sink would be more of a professional workstation in a 100k custom kitchen remodel, featuring larger bowls and accessories such as a built-in drying rack or cutting board.

Extensive Remodeling & Renovating

When remodeling their kitchens, homeowners may feel that extra space is necessary to accommodate new fixtures and furnishings. There are two ways that homeowners can achieve extra space: removing walls and exterior renovations. High-end kitchen remodels often include these services so that the project better ties into the homeowners’ visions. Contractors can remove load-bearing walls to open up the existing interior space, a great option if you have a small kitchen and want to give you and your family more room. Exterior renovations can include home additions to add more space or improvements to your home’s façade or siding.

Extravagant Lighting Fixtures

We offer improved wiring and electrical work for our kitchen remodeling services. While most homeowners focus on the cabinetry, flooring, and plumbing or cooking fixtures in their remodeling, new lighting can make a significant difference. For example, lighting underneath cabinets that shine over countertops can make working and cooking in your kitchen much more manageable, thanks to the enhanced visibility the lighting brings. Another popular lighting trend in custom kitchens includes track lighting that can provide light in multiple directions. You can also use lighting to enhance specific features of the remodel, such as the lighting in a glass cabinet.

Other 100k Custom Kitchen Remodel Services

In addition to high-quality materials, fixtures, and furnishings, a $100k+ kitchen remodel can also include additions or renovations that extend just beyond the kitchen, such as the following:

• An area of your kitchen dedicate to washing and bathing pets, or to extend the house as needed
• Mudroom with full built-in cabinets and furniture
• Fully custom living areas such as a breakfast nook

At the $90-100k+ price range, you can bring the kitchen of your dreams to life.

Contact Saturn Construction LLC for Custom Kitchen Remodeling Services

Are you interested in a 100k custom kitchen remodel? If so, reach out to Saturn Construction LLC. Our team is full of experienced, qualified, knowledgeable contractors, woodworkers, carpenters, and kitchen remodelers. We have worked with many homeowners in Southeastern Pennsylvania, bringing their dream kitchens to life. For more information on our services or to get started on your kitchen remodel, contact us today.

Whenever homeowners plan for a kitchen remodeling project, one of the most important parts of planning is figuring out their budget. The average cost of a kitchen remodeling project ranges anywhere from 20k to 45k. A kitchen remodel for 30k is right in the middle of the average budget, and many homeowners wonder what areas of the project that amount of money goes towards. So what can you get for a kitchen remodeling project with that cost? Here are some of the services we offer for kitchen remodels with budgets of around 30-45k.

Demo Flooring & Drywall

One of the services you can get for a kitchen remodel for 30k is small demolition projects. With almost any home improvement or remodeling project, you will almost certainly need demo work. Demolishing a kitchen’s interior is essential for people panning to replace existing floors, tiles, or cabinets with new ones. Interior demolition is a highly technical skill and requires careful planning and extensive training to prevent damaging walls, electrical lines, plumbing, and any remaining walls or flooring. As such, demo work is best left to trained, certified, professional contractors and carpenters. If you are interested in replacing your cabinets, flooring, or plumbing fixtures, we offer to demolish them to prepare for new hardwood flooring, cabinets, and more.

Another type of demo work you can get is demolishing drywall. At a budget of around 30-45k, the level of demolition your kitchen remodeling project will receive is limited. At this price, we offer a selective demo of the existing drywall to save and patch as much of the existing wall as possible.

Cabinet, Countertop, & Flooring Installation

Once your floors, cabinets and countertops are demolished they will need to be replaced. Fortunately is installing new flooring, cabinets, and countertops is usually part of the $30k to $45k remodel fee. For a new home, if your kitchen needs flooring or cabinets, our team can install them. Installing kitchen cabinets, countertops, and flooring can be labor intensive and take a lot of time for people thinking of going the DIY route. Whenever we work on a kitchen remodel for 30k, we ensure that the cabinetry, flooring, and countertop are designed with quality wood and other materials and fit your home décor. In addition to installing cabinets and flooring, we can also install a tile backsplash on the wall behind the kitchen sink.

Keeping Drain & Water Lines

One of the characteristics of kitchen remodels within this price range is that the existing drain and water supply lines will remain during the demo and installation phases. Because of the 30-45k budget, your kitchen’s drainage and water lines will be retained even if you have new fixtures, such as a kitchen sink. So if you do have a new sink or faucet for your kitchen, a remodel budget of around 30-45k means less time spent on removing and installing drainage and water lines and more time spent on other areas such as new flooring and cabinets.

Update Electrical Work

Another one of the kitchen renovations that you get is updating electrical wiring, circuits, and lighting. At Saturn Construction LLC, we offer to update your kitchen’s electrical work to be up to code. Some of the electrical work that we provide includes the following:

• Wiring countertop outlets
• Installing dedicated circuits for modern appliances
• Update kitchen lighting

Contact Saturn Construction LLC for Kitchen Remodel Services

Are you planning a kitchen remodel for 30k? Do you want to know how to make your kitchen more functional, durable, and beautiful? If so, reach out to Saturn Construction LLC. The Saturn Construction LLC team has much experience in kitchen remodeling and other carpentry services, working in Southeastern Pennsylvania for years. Our highly qualified and experienced team can bring your dream kitchen to life. For more information on our services or to get started on your kitchen remodel, contact us today.

The floor is a vital component of your kitchen, needing to withstand all of the foot traffic and potential messes while still making a strong design statement. Because the kitchen is a vital area of a home, choosing the right flooring material can be challenging. With so many different flooring options for kitchens, homeowners can struggle to determine which one is best for them, whether the floor is for a newly-built house or part of a remodeling project. We will take you through some of the factors to think about and overview the materials you have to choose from.

What to Consider When Choosing Your Kitchen Flooring

Before picking out the materials, consider a few different factors on what you need and want out of your new kitchen floor.

• Appearance: What appearance do you want your new floor to be (wood, ceramic, stone), and what design do you prefer (traditional, contemporary, rustic)?
• Cleaning & Maintenance: Do you find yourself needing to clean up spills and would like a kitchen floor that makes cleaning easy? Likewise, how much maintenance do you want to minimize?
• Cost: What is your budget for this flooring? Will this be part of a larger kitchen remodeling project and, therefore, a larger budget?

Ask yourself these questions and think about how you will use your kitchen floor in the future and any areas the new floor can improve on your current one.

The Flooring Options for Kitchens

After thinking about what you need and want out of your new floor, the next step is to go through the different materials and options available. Below are some flooring options for kitchens open to you.

Hardwood

Hardwood has been a popular flooring choice for home kitchens for centuries and is still a strong choice today. A hardwood floor is highly durable, with some waterproof, scratch, and dent-resistant options to last even longer. Hardwood floors are also relatively easy to clean and maintain, which is especially important for a kitchen.

In addition to these more practical benefits, hardwood has a timeless, luxurious style, comes in many different colors, and can be arranged in many different patterns. Hardwood has also been shown to increase the value of properties by about 3-5 percent.

Tile

Tile flooring (ceramic, natural stone) is a common option for kitchens and bathrooms. Those materials are tough, durable, water-resistant, and can withstand foot traffic over a long time. In addition to strength, ceramic or natural stone tiles are also lauded for their style, creating an organic, natural appearance that will age beautifully. Stone tiles, in particular, prevent slipping thanks to their porous surface, making your kitchen safer.

Luxury Vinyl

Vinyl flooring has become increasingly popular in recent years. Generally, vinyl flooring will mimic planks (luxury vinyl plank) or tiles (luxury vinyl tile), meaning that your floor can have the appearance of hardwood or natural stone at a more affordable cost. Along with the vast number of materials, colors, and patterns you can choose from, vinyl flooring is also highly functional. Luxury vinyl is waterproof and easy to clean, making this material cost-effective and one of the most desirable flooring options for kitchens.

Laminate

Another increasingly desirable kitchen flooring material is laminate. Like vinyl, laminate comes in tiles and planks, giving you the option to have hardwood, natural stone, or ceramic tile appearances in your kitchen at a more affordable cost. In addition, laminate flooring is resistant to both water and scratches and is easy to install. So if you need a new kitchen floor quickly, or if your subfloor is uneven, laminate is a great flooring option for your kitchen.

Contact Saturn Construction LLC for A New Kitchen Floor Today

Are you interested in exploring more flooring options for kitchens? If so, contact Saturn Construction LLC. Saturn has years of experience in kitchen remodeling and flooring. In addition, we have a team of experienced, highly qualified carpenters who have worked with various materials and styles. Our team will work with you to bring new life to your kitchen. For more information on our services, contact us today.

The kitchen is one of the most heavily trafficked rooms in a home, leading to wear and tear over time. That wear and tear add up, and eventually, homeowners will remodel or renovate their kitchens. However, some homeowners may struggle knowing when to remodel a kitchen or identify if their kitchen needs remodeling. We will show you a few signs, and factors to consider, of when to remodel your kitchen.

Signs of When to Remodel Your Kitchen

Knowing when to remodel your kitchen depends on a couple of different factors, with the main one being the current state of your kitchen. Take a good look and objectively evaluate your kitchen, identify both the good and subpar areas. Here are a few ways to assess your kitchen and some factors to consider.

When Your Kitchen Needs Repairs

One of the most apparent signs that your kitchen may need a remodel is if many of the furnishings or fixtures of your kitchen are broken, damaged, and otherwise need repairing or replacing. For example, cracked flooring or backsplashes are strong indications for a needed remodel. Some of your built-in fixtures or appliances, like a microwave or dishwasher, might be malfunctioning, too. Other signs include dents, scratches, and worn-off staining.

You can replace individual furnishings or appliances, but if you have multiple damaged or broken appliances or areas in your kitchen, you should consider a remodel.

When Your Kitchen Is Outdated

In addition to improving conditions or appliances, another good sign of when to remodel your kitchen is if your kitchen style is outdated. Updating style is one of the most popular reasons homeowners remodel or renovate their kitchens, especially if those homeowners plan to sell their houses in the future. An outdated kitchen style is more likely to be an issue if you live in an older house rather than a newly-built one.

Kitchen design has come a long way, with many more modern kitchen styling trends having practical benefits over older styles (easy to clean materials and improved/more practical kitchen layouts, for example.) With a kitchen remodel, you can bring the styling of your kitchen into the modern era and improve the condition and functionality of your space at the same time.

When You Want to Sell Your Home/Increase Resale Value

If you are thinking about when to remodel your kitchen, consider whether you are planning on selling your home in the future and how much value your kitchen remodel adds. Increasing home and resale value is another primary reason why homeowners opt for kitchen remodels and home improvement projects in general.

The value a kitchen remodel adds to your home depends on many factors, such as the scope and remodeling costs of the project, the specific furnishings, appliances, where you live, your local real estate market, and more.

For the most part, mid-range kitchen remodels will have ROIs of around 50-60 percent, which can be significantly higher depending on the previously mentioned factors. Buyers also tend to pay more for recently remodeled kitchens, as that is one of the things buyers first look for in homes.

Reach Out To Saturn Construction LLC to Remodel Your Kitchen

Is your kitchen old, outdated, or in need of a remodel? Reach out to Saturn Construction LLC. The team at Saturn is highly qualified and has years of experience in carpentry and kitchen remodeling. We work with many different materials and styles and can help bring your dream kitchen to life. For more information on our services or when to remodel your kitchen, contact us today.

If you are looking to sell your home to potential buyers in the future, one of the ways you can make your home more attractive is a kitchen remodel. Kitchen remodeling is one of the most popular home improvement projects many take on before selling their homes. When people consider remodeling their kitchens, one of the first questions on their minds is how much value a kitchen remodel adds. We will share some valuable information on how and how much a kitchen remodel adds value.

If you are looking to sell your home to potential buyers in the future, one of the ways you can make your home more attractive is a kitchen remodel. Kitchen remodeling is one of the most popular home improvement projects many take on before selling their homes. When people consider remodeling their kitchens, one of the first questions on their minds is how much value a kitchen remodel adds. We will share some valuable information on how and how much a kitchen remodel adds value.

The Value of a Kitchen Remodel

Generally speaking, the return on investment (ROI) of a kitchen remodel varies, and a significant variant is the budget of your kitchen remodeling project. For example, a mid-range kitchen remodel will have an ROI of around 50-60 percent. For example, our kitchen installs start at around $35-$45k (the kitchen in the nearby image was around $70k), so a ROI can range anywhere from $17,500 to $27,000. More minor renovations, however, can have a much higher ROI, sometimes over 80 percent. An important note for how much a value a kitchen remodel adds is also dependent on many different factors and the size of your project.

Variables That Affect the Value of a Kitchen Remodel

As said before, one of the most significant factors that can affect the value of a kitchen remodel is the scope and budget of a project. One other factor is where you live. If you are working on a smaller remodeling project, which can typically have an ROI of around 80 percent, that ROI can be as high as 90 percent if you live in a highly desirable area. Going back to our kitchen installs, say you remodel your kitchen and spend around $35,000. The specifics of your local market can take a potential ROI from around $17-20k to $28-30k when the time to sell comes.

Another major factor in the value of a kitchen remodel is local buyers. Remodeled or renovated kitchens are routinely the most attractive features to many homebuyers. Homebuyers have consistently shown a willingness to pay more for a remodeled kitchen. Finally, homes that have recently been remodeled or renovated kitchens also tend to sell quicker on the marketplace. So a kitchen remodel adds value if you intend on selling your home in the future by potentially increasing your ROI and making the sales process quicker.

Specific Kitchen Renovations That Add Value

How much value a general kitchen remodel adds varies but here are a few specific renovations especially effective at making your remodeling project pay off.

• Cabinets: A good rule of thumb is to allocate a good portion of your budget on fixtures or furnishings you are likely to replace infrequently, and cabinets are one of those.
• Hardwood flooring: Hardwood flooring is incredibly attractive to buyers (in both kitchens and other rooms) and has an ROI of around 70-80 percent, even as high as 90 or 100 percent.
• Countertops: natural materials are popular, have a long life and will add value to your kitchen remodel.

Your kitchen remodel is an investment, and the proper updates can give your home a boost on the market or make your day-to-day life more enjoyable, thanks to a beautiful new kitchen.

Reach Out To Saturn Construction LLC for Kitchen Remodeling

Are you planning on remodeling your kitchen? Do you want to make sure your kitchen remodel adds value to your home? If so, contact Saturn Construction LLC. Saturn has years of experience in carpentry services, remodeling many kitchens in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Our highly qualified and experienced team works with many different materials and styles and will collaborate with you to bring your dream kitchen to life. For more information on our services or to get started on your kitchen remodel, contact us today.