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Ask yourself these five questions before starting

There’s nothing so wonderful as getting your dream kitchen, but it can also be an excruciating, and costly, process, especially if you don’t prepare. The average price, according to the National Kitchen & Bath Association is around $20,000, but it can go as high as $50,000 to $70,000.  On the other hand, if you plan carefully, and ask yourself some hard questions, you can do it for $10,000 or less.

Here are some tips from David Waller Interiors of Port Orange, a company that’s been a leader in interior design for over 45 years.

• Ask yourself what your firm and realistic budget is. Of course, you’d like to remodel your kitchen for a specific price you might have in mind, but you do need to plan for unexpected costs, construction emergencies, and other contingencies.  

Hopefully you won’t need to dip into any of that money, but it’s a lot better to be pleasantly surprised by coming in under budget than the other way around.

• Do you plan to stick around, or sell in the next year or so? That’s really going to help you set some priorities. As long as the kitchen is practical and visually appealing, that will do with buyers. They’ll probably put their own style in it anyway when they move in --and, honestly, they are much more concerned with things like roofing and the house’s “bones” when it comes to any purchase.
• Are you skimping on cabinets or countertops in your remodeling, Deltona, FL? That’s a bad strategy since they are major parts of any remodel, whether it’s a kitchen or bathroom remodel, Orange Beach. Also, know that bathrooms can be little deal killers so if you plan to sell anytime soon, and the bathroom has a strange layout, it’s a good idea to change it immediately.
• Do you want or need top-of-the-line appliances? We get it! We all love those beautiful purple ranges, but there’s a big difference between want and need. By the way, you should employ that strategy for everything, such as “Do I really need custom cabinets or will semi-custom or stock work?”
• Is it all functional? Does the bathroom have enough storage? Ask about the work triangle, the layout between range, refrigerator, and sink. You shouldn’t be cramped or bumping into things--or trying to juggle food preparation on inadequate counter space. Make sure spices, cutlery, wine bottles, etc., have their own place. Bathrooms also need adequate storage and lighting.

For more information, come into the David Waller Interiors showroom in Port Orange, FL.

Whether it’s a full top-to-bottom remodel or a spruce-up, countertops will always play a major role, whether it’s for your kitchen or your bath, whether it’s in Orange Beach or Timbuktu. A remodel can either be a refinish or total replacement. Add a coat of paint or re-stain to freshen them up, or do a complete replacement and remodeling of your countertops in your Deltona, FL home.
 
Overwhelmed by all the choices? David Waller, a leader in interior design for over 46 years, will simplify it all for you.

• Laminate. This is the most affordable. There’s a big range of colors and patterns, but it can peel, scorch, and chip easily. Once considered kind of a black sheep, it’s now making a big comeback in the kitchen because of the large variety. You might not want to rule them out for any remodel, 
• Tile. There are a lot of design options, and you can get them to look like wood or stone. This is especially good for the bath countertop because that’s a high-moisture room that can never have real wood, but people do yearn for it. Those grout lines can be pretty hard to clean, though.
• Granite. This is the stuff of the 5-star hotel bath! It has a speckled crystalline appearance and has been used for centuries in everything from temples to headstones. It is as functional as it is beautiful, being ultra-tough and, if properly sealed, non-porous, so it’s also good for the busiest kitchen.

It is expensive, but it can last for years, but this is a remodel that will add value to your home.

The slab tends to be the most expensive because you have to buy the whole piece and then cut it. Tiles are the least expensive. The modular ones are a good compromise between slab and tile.
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• Marble. Want your bath to look like an Italian palazzo? Like many natural stones, this is porous, but every marble slab has different veining, so no two countertops will ever look the same. Just be sure to seal it regularly to avoid staining.
• Quartz: This is durable and non-porous, but it can blister and melt if hot pots get placed on it. Other options are soapstone, slate, solid surface, and concrete.

​For more information and inspiration on any remodel, feel free to visit the David Waller Interiors showroom in Port Orange, FL.

After spending so much time remodeling kitchen countertops in Deltona, FL, you may not be up to redoing your bathrooms right away. However, while the kitchen might be considered the heart of a home, the bathroom, on the other hand, is undoubtedly an essential key to living in comfort. Whether it’s the place you go to relax at the end of the day or room you seek out when you want to start your day off right, we’re going to highlight why a bathroom remodeling in Orange County is an absolute must!

The importance of a washroom makeover
Let’s be frank here – do we really give bathrooms their due credit? If we’re speaking truthfully, it’s probably the one room we pay the least amount of attention to. For such an essential space, we really do take it for granted, don’t we? Well, here are a few reasons why your often-forgotten water closet may need some extra sprucing up!

The room where we start and end our day
In essence, no matter who you are, your day starts and ends in the bathroom. As such, it’s no great stretch to say that it’s the room that sets the tone for the remainder of our day. And, since the average individual will spend about 1.5 years of their life in this room, shouldn’t we place much more importance on its aesthetics and comfort for our own pleasure?

A space that sets the tone for interior design
As our David Waller Interiors showroom experts in Port Orange, FL often explain to our clients, a bathroom plays a significant role when it comes to style, aesthetics, and design. Imagine how different you would feel in a setting with lovely artwork, matching towels, and soothing candles. These simple changes can create a major difference in such a key room without the need to completely overhaul the area.
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A haven of solitude
For many individuals, the bathroom is the one place they can go to for solitude, thanks to a locked door. In this unique space, there is the ability to find momentary comfort and a means to unwind from a stressful day. In short, it’s your own personal spa, and so much more than just another room in the house. Therefore, a redesign – be it basic or complex – is certainly a must on a regular basis.

The short answer is yes, but you may not recoup all of the money you spent.  A kitchen remodel generally has an ROI (Return on Investment) of 70 to 80% so if you spent $20,000, you might see $16,000 added to the sales price.
 
You can recoup upwards of 50% to the cost of a bathroom renovation.

If you have your heart set on a complete kitchen and bathroom remodel, there are plenty of things to think about. It’s not something to dive into without first considering what you expect the end result to look like. This means making lists, determining your specific needs as well as any preferences, and so much more. We’re sure you already have some of these things in mind already, and our consultants can assist with much of the design consultation. That means you have nothing to worry about and you’re free to get started any time you’re ready.