Kitchen Remodel Planning: Where to Store Your Stuff During Renovation

New Kitchen Remodel Planning: Where to Store Your Stuff During Renovation

Planning a fabulous new kitchen remodel? Whether it’s a small kitchen remodel or a full-scale renovation, it’s an exciting time – the kitchen is the heart of the home, and creating your dream space can uplevel family time and provide a fantastic room to gather with friends. But there’s something important to consider before work begins: what should you do with all your stuff while the magic’s happening? Happily, you’ve got a few options.

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Use a Storage Firm

Employing the services of a storage firm is the most hassle-free way of safely storing the items and equipment in your kitchen. Consider a storage company that offers flexible solutions (just in case the remodel takes a little longer than anticipated) and can collect your stuff for added convenience.

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Of course, it’s vital to choose a reputable kitchen remodeling company to undertake the work – and it’s also important to take the time to find a high-quality, trustworthy removal and storage firm to take care of your stuff. Take the time to read up on each option, and look at as many reviews as possible to ensure you get the service best for your needs.

Move Everything to Another Room

If you’ve got the space, you could move all your kitchen stuff into another room in the house – or a garage. While this makes it potentially easier to move everything back again once the work is complete, it’s likely to be a hassle if you haven’t got much space to spare. 

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On the plus side, you could use this as an opportunity to have a thorough clean-out and de-clutter. We’ve all got those cupboards and “mess drawers” full of things that we know in our hearts we’re never going to use. Not to mention that fancy kitchen gadget with all the accessories we tried once ten years ago and haven’t looked at since.

Ask Family and Friends

If you don’t have space to spare, and your dream kitchen remodel isn’t likely to take long, you could try asking a family member or friend to temporarily store your stuff – if they have room, of course. 

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This may be a good option if you just need items out of the way for a few days and have understanding loved ones with a spare room or garage they’d be happy to “loan” out! Wondering how to show your appreciation? How about cooking up a feast for friends and family once the kitchen remodel is completed?

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Making Sure a Kitchen Remodel Runs as Smoothly as Possible

In all the excitement of planning a fantastic kitchen remodel, what to do with all your stuff can be something of an afterthought. However, figuring out where to store your items and equipment in good time will save a heap of stress. 

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Consider one of the options above depending on the nature of the remodel, whether it’s a full renovation or a kitchen cabinet refinishing project, the time it’s likely to take, the space you have available, as well as your budget to help make sure everything runs as smoothly as possible.