81,843 Kitchen and Bathroom Renovators

What does a kitchen and bathroom renovator do?

When renovating a kitchen or bathroom, these professionals look to the homeowner's wants and needs, while also considering things like potential resale value. They will help you plan the layout, choose materials, and decide on the overall look and feel of the room. They will then carry out the fitting of your specially designed kitchen or bathroom.

Kitchen renovators, as well as bathroom renovators, are constantly staying on top of trends in the ever-changing industry. The renovator also knows the best layout for your room, and he or she can configure the layout for optimal functionality and utilisation of the space. In the kitchen, the refrigerator, stove and sink should be laid out in relation to one another, and it should be seamless and easy to move from one to the other. A kitchen renovator will know how to plan the flow of the room to work best for your needs. Here are some related professionals and vendors to complement the work of kitchen & bathroom designers: Kitchen & Bath Fixtures, Appliances, Tile, Stone & Countertops, Cabinet Makers, Carpenters.

Before you talk to a professional, consider how you will use the room. For your bathroom design, is it necessary to have a bathtub for bathing kids, or would a shower suffice? Perhaps all you need is a half bath for downstairs or a smaller guest bath for occasional use. Similarly, for a kitchen renovation, consider your cooking habits. Do you eat out every night but need a space to entertain in? If so, a smaller kitchen might be fine for you, with a space devoted to wine storage or a bar, whereas others might prefer a bigger stove or extra kitchen cabinets. When interviewing kitchen and bathroom renovators, make sure to share these habits so they can best fit the room to suit your needs.

Questions to ask a kitchen and bathroom specialist:

How many projects like mine have you completed?

How do you charge, and what does that include?

Can you give me a written estimate?

Will you provide any cost-saving ideas?

How will I be charged for parts and materials?

When can this job be completed?

What is your policy for change orders?

What happens when cost exceeds the budget? What about changes to materials or labour pricing?

What will I need to provide?

Are there any important considerations or concerns you foresee with this project?

Find a kitchen design and bathroom design professional on Houzz. Narrow your search in the Professionals section of the website to kitchen and bathroom renovators. You can also look through Photos to find a kitchen or bathroom you like, then contact the professional who renovated it.