{"id":1207068,"date":"2023-11-29T08:00:42","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T13:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1207068"},"modified":"2023-11-29T08:00:42","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T13:00:42","slug":"frankly-a-modular-kitchen-remodel-is-a-great-idea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1207068","title":{"rendered":"Frankly, a Modular Kitchen Remodel Is a Great Idea"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>No matter how much you love your current home\u2019s design, the day will come when it\u2019s worn down, worn out, and in dire need of a <a href=\"https:\/\/lifehacker.com\/the-difference-between-renovating-and-remodeling-1850992153\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">refresh and renovation<\/a>. And those refreshes can be super expensive\u2014especially kitchens, which cost <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/home-improvement\/kitchen\/kitchen-remodel-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">an <em>average<\/em> of about $27,000<\/a> to remodel (and some folks pay a <em>lot<\/em> more than that). If you\u2019re looking to remodel your kitchen, you&#8217;ve probably tried to figure out ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/lifehacker.com\/how-to-remodel-your-kitchen-in-the-cheapest-possible-wa-1847381171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">keep the costs down<\/a>\u2014and maybe you despaired once you factored in demolition, materials, and labor. But there\u2019s a kitchen remodeling strategy that can make the whole process a lot easier, faster, more flexible, and less expensive: the modular kitchen renovation approach.<\/p>\n<h2>Benefits of modular kitchens<\/h2>\n<p>A modular kitchen is a kitchen assembled from pre-built cabinet modules. Instead of everything in the kitchen being assembled separately, you purchase your kitchen in \u201cchunks.\u201d For example, you might buy a wall module with a cabinet, a sink, and a countertop. Or you might buy a tall cabinet with a wall oven. It can be a \u201csemi-custom\u201d solution where you can pick and choose different design elements and then piece your kitchen together like a puzzle.<\/p>\n<p>Modular kitchens can offer a lot of benefits to anyone seeking to remodel their kitchen:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Price.<\/strong> Since the modules are pre-built and designed to just slide into place, this can be a pretty affordable option. How affordable? Well, Ikea, for example, will sell you an entire <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/yA4Aw?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content-body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=small%20modular%20kitchen%20for%20about%20%241%2C000&amp;short_url=yA4Aw&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">small modular kitchen for about $1,000<\/a>. If you\u2019re feeling super cheap and have a <em>tiny<\/em> kitchen space, you could even go for one of their <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/bo6ox?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content-body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=kitchenettes%20for%20less%20than%20%24650&amp;short_url=bo6ox&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">kitchenettes for less than $650<\/a>. If you\u2019re looking for something a <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/3w2wK?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content-body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=bit%20more%20upscale&amp;short_url=3w2wK&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">bit more upscale<\/a>, you can still save a lot of money because the modules arrive ready to slide into place, so labor costs are reduced or eliminated.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Speed.<\/strong> Traditional kitchen renovations can drag on for weeks or even months, but a modular refresh can be completed in just a few days. All you have to do is measure your kitchen, choose a layout, and select the components you want\u2014wall cabinets, upper cabinets, islands, and potentially built-in appliances. Then slide it all into place, hook up gas, water, and electricity, and enjoy your new space.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Flexibility.<\/strong> The modular nature of these kitchens means that you can move them around fairly easily. The placement of your gas, water, and electric hookups might dictate where appliances and sinks must be located, but if you want to swap your refrigerator and a cabinet after a couple of years, you can. And if modules get damaged, you can replace them individually instead of splashing out for a whole new kitchen. A modular approach also means you can start small with basic essentials and then add cabinets and other features over time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Design choices.<\/strong> There are more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.housebeautiful.com\/room-decorating\/kitchens\/a41002749\/modular-kitchens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">modular kitchen suppliers<\/a> than you might think, ranging from lower-priced options like Ikea to much more <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/xR6RY?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content-body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=glam%20and%20expensive&amp;short_url=xR6RY&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">glam and expensive<\/a> options with a designer touch. Since installation costs are generally lower, this means you can redirect some of your budget to upgraded materials and appliances.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Moveable. <\/strong>If you\u2019ve watched international house-hunting shows on TV, you might know that in some European countries people actually take their kitchens with them when they move\u2014and with a modular kitchen, so can you. If you spend money and time crafting a kitchen you love, you can move it like any other furniture to a new location, as long as you have the right space for it.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Recommended products:<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/jdmdr?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content-body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=Wall-mounted%20kitchen%20cabinets%20with%20countertop&amp;short_url=jdmdr&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Wall-mounted kitchen cabinets with countertop<\/a> ($399)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/yA4Aw?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content-body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=Modular%20kitchen%20with%20white%20cabinets&amp;short_url=yA4Aw&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Modular kitchen with white cabinets<\/a> ($1,011) <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/bo6ox?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content-body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=Small%2C%20modern%20kitchenette&amp;short_url=bo6ox&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Small, modern kitchenette<\/a> ($621) <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/3w2wK?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content-body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=Upscale%20option%20with%20four%20modules%20to%20choose%20from&amp;short_url=3w2wK&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Upscale option with four modules to choose from<\/a> (prices vary)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Tips for modular remodels<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To make your modular kitchen even more cost-effective, keep a few options in mind:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>The classic hardware swap.<\/strong> Buying economical cabinetry and swapping out the pulls and hinges is a classic money-saving remodeling trick, and works just as well on cabinets from, say, Ikea or <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/Gv7vB?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content-body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=Boxi&amp;short_url=Gv7vB&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Boxi<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Appliance choice.<\/strong> Some modular kitchen makers include their own appliances, which can offer a truly finished and cohesive look. But buying appliances separately can save you a lot of money, so consider all the options.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Consider DIYing.<\/strong> If you have rough-ins for gas, water, and electric ready to go, a modular kitchen is a fairly simple DIY project. If you can move cabinets into place and connect gas and water lines, you can go from delivery to functioning kitchen pretty easily, and this can save you what scientists call a \u201cboatload\u201d of money.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Single supplier.<\/strong> If your goal is a sleek, cohesively designed kitchen, choose a supplier that offers everything you need\u2014not just cabinets but appliances, countertops, and options for drawers and other storage features. Sourcing things from different places can make a kitchen look pretty patchwork.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#013;<br \/>\n&#013;<br \/>\nSource: LifeHacker &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/lifehacker.com\/home\/modular-kitchen-remodel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frankly, a Modular Kitchen Remodel Is a Great Idea<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No matter how much you love your current home\u2019s design, the day will come when it\u2019s worn down, worn out, and in dire need of a refresh and renovation. 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