5 Things to Know Before Your Kitchen Remodel | Lotus Home Improvement Lake County IL
Five Things to Know Before Starting Your Kitchen Remodel
Plan Smart, Avoid Delays, and Love the Results — With Help from Lotus Home Improvement
A kitchen remodel is one of the most exciting updates you can make to your home—but it's also a major undertaking. Between the investment, the dust, and the daily disruptions, your kitchen renovation deserves thoughtful planning and expert guidance from start to finish.
At Lotus Home Improvement, we specialize in design-build kitchen remodels in Lake County, IL, and the North Shore. Our process makes it easy to streamline the project and avoid costly mistakes.
Whether you're just beginning to plan or already dreaming about cabinets and countertops, here are five things you should know before your kitchen renovation begins.
1. Function Comes First
Before picking out backsplash tile or browsing hardware finishes, take a moment to consider how you actually use your kitchen.
What’s your daily cooking flow? Where do you prep, clean, store, and serve meals? What appliances do you need, and where will gas, plumbing, and electrical access be located?
At Lotus, we start with smart layout planning that puts functionality at the core of your design. From there, we layer in the finishes that make it beautiful.
2. Keep Your Vision Focused
It’s easy to fall in love with beautiful countertops, eye-catching tile, and trending cabinet colors. But just because materials are gorgeous individually doesn’t mean they’ll work well together.
The key? Design with the whole space in mind. Imagine your dream kitchen as a unified room—not a mix of competing elements.
Our in-house showroom makes it easy to pull samples together and visualize how your selections will look side by side—helping you keep your design clean and cohesive.
3. Don’t Forget the Door Swings
One of the most common DIY layout mistakes we see is not accounting for how doors open and close—cabinet doors, oven doors, dishwasher doors, and even refrigerator doors.
Ensure you have enough clearance between islands and surrounding cabinetry—ideally 48 inches of space—to move comfortably and avoid collisions.
Our kitchen designers catch these kinds of issues early in the process, saving you frustration (and rework) later.
4. Prepare for the Disruption
If you’re living at home during your kitchen remodel, you’ll need a temporary setup for food prep, storage, and dishwashing.
We recommend creating a makeshift kitchen space with a microwave, mini fridge, toaster oven, and a bin for dishwashing. Designate a corner of your home for pantry essentials and daily-use items like coffee mugs.
This small step can make a big difference in keeping life running smoothly while your dream kitchen comes to life.
5. Invest in Professional Design Help
You don’t know what you don’t know—and that’s where our design experts come in.
Hiring a professional space planner or kitchen designer helps ensure no detail is missed. From cabinet storage solutions to custom countertop measurements, we help you avoid costly mistakes and make the most of your budget.
At Lotus Home Improvement, we guide you through the full process: onsite measurements, a detailed quote, 3D renderings, and in-showroom product selection.
Make It Easier with Lotus Home Improvement
If your 2025 calendar includes a kitchen renovation, make your first stop the Lotus Home Improvement showroom in Grayslake, IL. We offer one-stop shopping for cabinets, countertops, backsplashes, and flooring—so you can see everything in one place and make confident decisions. From Evanston and Skokie through Antioch, we help homeowners make dream kitchens a reality!
And because our team handles both product supply and installation, you avoid the hassle of multiple vendors and scheduling headaches. Your kitchen remodel is streamlined, professionally managed, and built to your lifestyle.
Ready to Begin?
Let’s bring your kitchen vision to life.
Visit us at www.lotushomeimprovement.com, or contact us today to schedule your free consultation.
We can't wait to help you create a space you'll love for years to come.