The best way to start is to sit down with a pen or pencil and paper or at the computer. Once comfortable, you can take that first step toward remodeling. You set down your goals. 1. IDENTIFY YOUR GOAL It is a wise person who sits down and takes stock of what they have before they change it. This applies to many things, including kitchen renovations. You should never start a job of any scale without ascertaining what is already there. Only when you understand what you have, should you compare it with what you need. Then, you can consider the room in terms of what you want. For example, you may have too few storage spaces. You need more. You want a certain model that demands more room than you have. Ask yourself, "Is there a solution?" What becomes crucial is for you to organize. You need to compile a list of what already exists. You have to see the kitchen for what it is. Remove the rose-colored glasses. You need to look at the existing kitchen from every angle. In doing so, you will see what you have to work with. Look at the following: The goal does not have to be a complex one. For many it is simple. Your goal could be:
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