In What Order Do We Remodel a Kitchen

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Ah, the kitchen remodel. If it’s a DIY project it usually starts with a dreamy Pinterest board and somehow ends with your toaster living in the bathroom and you eating cereal from a coffee mug. But fear not, brave kitchen crusader—you are not alone. We at Kitchen Wise Closet Wise are here to guide you through the glorious, slightly dusty journey of remodeling your kitchen… in the right order. Aprons on, folks!

Planning & Design: The Brainstorm Buffet

Before a single hammer swings, it’s all about the game plan. This is where we channel our inner visionaries. What works? What doesn’t? Do you want an island? (Of course you do.) How much storage do you need for your 17 types of hot sauce?

At Kitchen Wise Closet Wise, we help you dream big while staying grounded in smart solutions. Custom cabinets, clever organizers, pull-out pantry magic—we design around how YOU live and cook.

Pro Tip: Measure twice, dream once… then measure again.

Demolition: Bye-Bye, Tile from 1993

Grab your goggles—it’s demo time! Out goes the old cabinetry, counters, flooring, and maybe that one drawer that never quite closed. This part is loud, messy, and kind of therapeutic if you’re into smashing things (with permission).

Don't worry—we’ll keep things clean, contained, and contractor-friendly, not chaos-fueled.

Electrical & Plumbing: Let the Pros Get Nerdy

Now that everything's ripped out, it’s the perfect time for the behind-the-scenes heroes: plumbing and electrical. Need more outlets for your espresso machine and slow cooker collection? Want to reroute your sink for a better layout? This is the moment.

It’s all wires and pipes now, baby. Less glamorous, but oh-so-important.

Walls, Floors, and the Kitchen Skeleton

With the guts of the kitchen sorted, it's time to patch up walls, lay down new flooring, and get the space looking less like a construction site and more like a future cooking haven.

Flooring Tip: Install it before cabinets to avoid awkward gaps. Nobody likes a toe-stubbing transition.

Cabinets & Storage Galore (A.K.A. Our Favorite Part)

Now it’s time for the Kitchen Wise Closet Wise magic. Custom cabinets get installed. Pull-outs? Check. Lazy Susans? Lazy-no-more. Drawer dividers? Heck yes. This is where your kitchen gets its structure and personality.

It’s also the part where you’ll squeal, “Ooh, look at all this STORAGE!” (We’ve seen it happen. No judgment.)

Countertops & Backsplash Bling

Here come your kitchen’s statement pieces. Quartz? Butcher block? Sparkly granite that makes you feel like royalty? Once your cabinets are in, we measure and install your countertops like the crown jewels they are.

Backsplashes get added now, too—because your walls deserve to be fabulous.

Appliances & Fixtures: Showtime, Baby!

The heavy hitters arrive—fridges, ovens, dishwashers, and your beloved air fryer finally gets its home. Faucets sparkle, sinks get dropped in, and your new hardware glistens with just the right amount of sass.

It’s starting to look like the kitchen of your dreams now… just don’t start crying yet.

Final Touches & Clean-Up

The last screws are turned, everything is aligned and leveled to HGTV standards, and we do a deep clean so you’re not dusting drywall off your cutting boards.

We walk you through your new space, make sure everything is just right, and maybe do a happy dance together.

From Chaos to Casseroles—You Did It!

And there you have it—the order of operations for a successful kitchen remodel, brought to you by your wise and diligent friends at Kitchen Wise Closet Wise. Whether you’re starting with nothing but a Pinterest dream or halfway through a mid-reno panic, we’ve got the tools, the design chops to help you cross the finish line in style.

Let’s make your kitchen not just new—but you. Call us, message us, or send up a flair from the microwave jungle—Kitchen Wise Closet Wise is here to help. Order up! Your dream kitchen is ready to be served.

By Kitchen Wise Closet Wise Staff 7-15-2025

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