![]() Cleanliness in the kitchen is highly important. We all do our best to make sure that our kitchens remain tidy and clean at all times because we prepare our family’s meals here. We do it for the sake of our family’s health. However, there are times when any kind of cleaning just doesn’t seem enough to make a kitchen look good. It may finally be time for a kitchen remodel. Truth is a full kitchen remodel can be quite expensive. This is why many homeowners opt to wait it out until they find the right timing and enough budget to get the remodel going. But you don’t have to wait that long when you know about these kitchen remodel on a budget tips. Be your own designer. Instead of paying hefty fees to an interior designer who can help you come up with a plan for your kitchen remodel, do your own research instead. Find inspiration from magazines and online resources and you’ll be surprised at the many nice things you can freely copy or base your design from. But you have to be reasonable with the things you like. Keep the current look and setup of your kitchen in mind. When you don’t change too much around the kitchen, then you won’t have to spend as much. Sort out the things you want to keep and those that you want to dispose of. When doing a kitchen remodel, some people think that they have to get rid of everything they have to make way for a new one. When you’re on a tight budget, you can’t be too choosy about having everything brand new. Sort what you want to keep and dispose of those that you no longer need. You can either put these things you no longer like up for sale to add extra money to your remodel budget. If they can’t be sold, then you can opt to donate them instead. Talk to a reliable kitchen remodel contractor. Not all contractors ask for large amounts for kitchen remodel jobs. You can actually get free estimates from some companies. Shop around and find the ones that can offer you the best service and the best price. At Stone World, we offer kitchen remodel services for homeowners - even when you’re on a budget. Just let us know what you have in mind, whether you’re thinking of granite countertops, kitchen islands, and others, tell us your budget and let’s see how we can work around it. Our services are available in Orlando, Sanford, Lake Mary, Clermont and surrounding areas. Call 407-341-4688 for a free quote!
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![]() Homeowners today are smart and practical. They want only the best for their home at a good price. Thankfully, there are ways to achieve luxury and elegance without spending too much. If you’re thinking of ways to upgrade the overall look of your kitchen and wondering about the cost of granite countertops, read on to know how you can find a good deal. Granite is certainly one of the top choices you have for kitchen countertops. This natural stone may be a bit pricey, but certainly worth the investment. Here are only some of the reasons why granite kitchen countertops are excellent for your home:
And when searching for a good deal for granite countertops, you must know that it may seem expensive but you do have options. Instead of focusing on the cost of granite countertops, focus instead on how you can find a good deal from a contractor. 1. Set a realistic budget and be honest about it. First off, you must set your budget. How much are you willing to spend on your kitchen countertops made of granite? Be honest about your budget with the contractor of your choice. From that budget, the contractor can then come up with a plan or a proposal and how they can work around it. 2. Be open to other designs and ideas. If you’re particular about the cost of granite countertops and you wouldn’t want to spend anything more than your planned budget, then you have to keep your mind open to other designs and ideas. Again, the contractor would recommend designs based on your budget. If you insist on getting what you want exactly the way you have it in your mind, then you must also be open to spending more than what you intend to. 3. Shop around for honest contractors. Some contractors are all about making business while others are honest enough to offer good deals for granite tops that would make their clients happy and satisfied. Don’t settle with the first contractor you find, instead, look for an honest and reliable one. 4. Ask for free estimates. Natural stone contractors who offer granite countertop installations can give you free estimates on how much the work and materials would cost. You can ask them about this first before getting the job started. If you’re looking for an honest contractor that offers great deals and prices for granite countertops for your bathroom or kitchen remodel, then Stone World is the best company to call. We offer services in Orlando, Maitland, Longwood, Winter Park, Deltona, Sanford, and surrounding areas. Let us know what you have in mind and we’ll help you out in achieving your goal of a more beautiful and elegant home. Call us at 407-341-4688 for a free estimate. ![]() Thanks to the Google, we now have access to thousands, even millions of DIY step-by-step guides. Many have saved thousands of dollars in home improvement because of DIY methods they have found online. However, there are things that should still be left in the hands of professionals and that includes natural stone installation for your home countertops. Natural stone includes granite, marble, quartz and more. A lot of property owners opt for natural stone material for countertops in the kitchen, bathroom, patio and other areas across a home. Since there are pre-cut materials available in stores, some would opt for a DIY installation of their granite countertops, quartz vanities or marble flooring. But this is not recommended by experts at all, and there are so many reasons why. Among these reasons why you shouldn’t go the DIY way when installing natural stone furniture are the following: Special Tools and Equipment Unless you want to turn natural stone furniture installation into your own business, then it won’t be a good idea for you to purchase special tools and equipment just to install some DIY furniture at home. The cost of these tools would probably already equate to how much you’d have to pay when you hire a contractor or even more. If you would be spending just as much, why not let experts do the job instead? Expert Knowledge is Necessary These DIY step-by-step guides you would find online make everything plain and simple. People could make it appear that things usually learned and mastered through years of experience seem simple and very easy. However, once you try it on your own, you will realize how difficult things could get. It might be too late for you to back out once you’ve already purchased all the materials you needed for your DIY project. There’s a high chance you’ll be wasting your money on a not so brilliant project once you failed following some important instructions or if that guide you saw missed out on some important steps and techniques. Remember, skills aren’t learned overnight, and definitely not after watching a 10-minute DIY video. Proper Installation Requires Teamwork Installation of natural stone furniture is not a one-man job. Ideally, you should have an equally knowledgeable partner to help you out; better if you have a team working with you. These stone materials are heavy and usually fragile especially if you haven’t installed them yet. If you insist on doing this on your own, you better call on family members and friends to help you out. If you’re planning a bathroom or kitchen remodel, or if you’re thinking of installing new natural stone countertops, bathroom vanities, and other kinds of furniture, call industry experts to help you out. At Stone World, we spent decades to master the craft of natural stone installation to ensure excellent workmanship at all times. We guarantee luxury and elegance at all times while keeping our prices reasonable. If you’re from Orlando, Maitland, Longwood, Winter Park, Deltona, and other surrounding cities, we are able to assist you. Call us at 407-341-4688 for a free estimate. ![]() When you have the extra space in your kitchen, better build an island on it. Kitchen islands have become quite popular in many homes because of its beauty and functionality. If you’re thinking twice about whether it will be a good decision or not, it is best for you to know about the benefits of kitchen islands. But before anything else, you must know what a kitchen island is. Simply put, it is a piece of built-in furniture located in your kitchen. It is just like a table or kitchen countertops, but better because it serves its own purpose. And of course, just like other pieces of furniture, there are few disadvantages when it comes to kitchen islands including:
Those are very few disadvantages, right? And they are pretty minor compared to the benefits you can get out of kitchen islands. These benefits include:
If you want to experience all of these benefits of having a kitchen island right in your home, you have to get one built for you first. Just like many other homeowners, you will certainly be satisfied and happy with this piece of built-in furniture. Stone World is an expert in the installation of different designs of kitchen islands and other furniture made of natural stone. With years of valuable experience, we take pride in our long list of clientele who return to us for even more services. We keep our services topnotch but our prices competitive. Our service areas cover Orlando, Minneola, The Villages, Lake Mary, Clermont and surrounding cities. Call us at 407-341-4688 for a free estimate. |
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