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So you’ve made the decision to remodel your kitchen, and now you’re trying to figure out the best time of year for you to begin this process. The kitchen is the heart of your home, so there are many factors to take into consideration when planning out your renovation timeline. Not only is the summer a great season, full of vacations, gorgeous weather, and BBQs, but it is also a great time to get started on the kitchen you have always dreamed of! Here are our top five reasons why you should remodel your kitchen this summer.

1. Natural Light

Take advantage of the natural light to help remodel your kitchen! In the cooler months, there is less natural light. Because of this, you will only get to see your cabinets and countertops in florescent lighting. Unnatural lighting can give the illusion that something is a different color than it already is. Remodeling your kitchen in the summer allows you to see the exact shades of the flooring, countertops, and cabinets you choose, ensuring you are completely satisfied with your choices. To see what your kitchen will look like for the rest of the year, all you have to do is close the curtains.

2. Cooking and Entertaining

Summertime is full of picnics, BBQs, and entertaining. Many of these activities happen outdoors and away from your kitchen. This gives you plenty of time to redo your space without sacrificing a home cooked meal or your social life. If you have a grill with side burners, you will be able to prepare delicious, healthy meals without using your kitchen. If you remodel during the colder months, you will have to rely on restaurants or friends and family members to make sure you have a healthy meal, which can get costly. In addition, if you have small children, you won’t have to worry about packing them lunch everyday for school during your summer renovation project.

3. Ventilation

Many people choose to remodel their homes during the spring and fall, but weather and ventilation are always big concerns. By opening the windows, you can let the dust out of the construction site, let your paint dry quicker, and remove any smells that come along with construction. The warm, dry, summertime air allows for more opportunities to open the windows and for proper ventilation. During any other season, there is more of a chance for the weather to be wet and/or cold.

4. Vacation

Many people worry about remodeling in the summer because they do not want to miss their chance of going on vacation. By choosing a trusted design center, you and your family can leave for a vacation without the worry of being home while your remodeling team is working. No matter if you’re taking a long weekend or going away for a week, your contractor will be able to work without interruption, making the entire renovation process run smoothly. In addition, if your children go away to sleepaway camp, this will ensure that they are not around a renovation site, where there may be glass or other harmful materials on the ground.

5. Lighter Schedules

Not only is your schedule lighter in the summertime, but your contractor’s schedule is lighter as well. With the fall and spring being popular seasons for kitchen remodels, your contractor may be heavily booked during that time. Because of this, you may not get the start date you’re looking for. Choosing to remodel your kitchen during the summertime ensures that your contractor has more time to focus on your home.

Get started on your kitchen renovation today with help from the experts at Newline Design Center! We can help you come up with the perfect interior kitchen design to fit all of your wants and needs. Our full service, one stop shop home design and selection center can handle your project from inception to completion, talking with you every step of the way. Schedule your free design consultation by contacting us today at (708) 949-4291.