Kitchen Remodeling Plans Part 2

Kitchen And Bathroom Renovation : Kitchen Remodeling Plans Part 2

A floor plan is a scaled drawing made from an overhead perspective, showing the exact room dimensions, as well as the location of windows, doors, cabinets, appliances, electrical and plumbing fixtures. Elevation drawings are plans depicting a wall surface as if viewed from the side. For clarity, use an architectural template to show the position of appliances and fixtures in your kitchen plans. These templates are available at drafting and office supply stores. Carpenters, electricians, plumbers, and other contractors will understand exactly what you want if your plan drawings speak their language.


Once you’ve completed floor plans and elevation drawings of your kitchen-to-be, you’re ready to begin
choosing the appliances, cabinets, and other materials for your new kitchen. Create a detailed shopping list
that includes dimensions and specifications for each item you’ll be buying. Now would be a good time to enlist the aid of an interior designer to help you select colors and patterns for flooring, countertops, and wall
materials. Many installation contractors can also help you with design decisions.


Creating Kitchen Plans

Although some homeowners have the artist’s eye needed to draw accurate plans, others find this difficult, if not impossible. If you fall into the latter category, don’t be afraid to seek help. Home centers and cabinet
manufacturers often have designers on staff who can help you draw up plans if you agree to buy materials from them. In addition, there are computer software programs that can help you develop accurate plans that can be printed out. And, of course, there are professional kitchen designers and architects who specialize in creating kitchen plans.


Detailed Kitchen Plan Drawings


Whether you are doing the work yourself or hiring others, once you have a good idea of the features you want in your new kitchen, it’s time to create detailed plan drawings. Good plan drawings will help you in several phases of the planning process:

• Selecting cabinets and appliances to fit your kitchen layout;
• Soliciting accurate work bids when negotiating with plumbers, electricians and other subcontractors;
• Obtaining a building permit at your local Building Inspections office;
• Scheduling the stages of a remodeling project;
• Evaluating the work of contractors. If a carpenter or cabinetmaker fails to meet your expectations, your plan
drawings serve as proof that the contractor did not complete the work as agreed.


Kitchen Remodeling Plans Part 1