Remodeling your kitchen can add substantial value to your home, and more importantly, incredible value to your lifestyle. When planning such a project, keep in mind that recent studies indicate 90-98% of kitchen remodeling costs can be recouped when the time comes to sell your home.  

Also, remember that kitchen remodeling is only a good investment if the cost is relative to your home’s worth. A trendy, state-of-the-art kitchen makeover could be a dramatic selling point in a growing community or a prime location, but probably not a good investment in a modest neighborhood, where an equally modest but well-designed project would better suit the home.  We can help you identify how much to invest into your home to maximize the return on your investment.  

The most important element to determine prior to starting your kitchen remodel project is “the budget.”  One of the better methods in establishing this budget uses the market value of your home. On average, a full kitchen remodel can be budgeted at 10%-20% of your home’s market value. The choice of materials and products will obviously determine which end of that spectrum your project will fall, but a homeowner should use discretion in exceeding a 15% budget to home value ratio.

Be honest about your remodel budget with your design professionals and contractors. They will be happy to work within reasonable guidelines and offer cost-saving options if they understand limitations from the onset. Better communication in planning results in lower stress for everyone. The best way to avoid overspending your budget is to be specific in your planning.

Integrated Design and Comprehensive Service:  Integrated design involves team work between designer, engineers, contractors, suppliers and more, and is vital to the success of your project.  Paolo Design Group provides comprehensive service that includes continuous project management, coordination of all the disciplines, building design documents and interior design documents and specifications.  We will make sure your home has design integrity inside and out from the day you decide to move forward with your project to the day you move in.

Service Packages:  We divide kitchen planning services into three main components:

1.    Preliminary Design and Cost Feasibility
2.    Final Building and Interior Design Construction Documents
3.    Design Compliance during Construction to insure the design intent is carried through.

Pricing:  Once we meet with you we can tailor a package on a design-build or design-only basis, either estimated fee or hourly as you prefer.

Feel free to contact us for more information!