A kitchen refurbishment before Christmas might sound ambitious, but with around 13 weeks to go, there is still time to plan your dream kitchen properly and get the work underway in November.
If your kitchen has been on your wish list for a while, now is the time to start thinking about what you want to achieve. Leaving everything until December can make the process feel rushed, whereas starting now gives you time to plan, make your choices and get everything organised before the festive season arrives.
Why start planning your kitchen refurbishment now?
A new kitchen is a big project, and there is more to think about than simply choosing the cupboards.
You may need to consider your kitchen layout, cabinets, worktops, appliances, flooring, lighting, plumbing and electrical requirements, as well as any building work that may be needed.
Starting your planning in September gives you valuable time to work through those decisions without having to make them in a hurry.
For a pre-Christmas renovation, the aim is to have the planning and ordering stages well underway before November, allowing the installation work to begin with enough time to complete before Christmas.
12 weeks until Christmas
With Christmas Day now just 12 weeks away, the countdown is on.
That might sound like plenty of time, but a kitchen renovation needs to be planned around several stages. Your kitchen needs to be designed and ordered, materials need to be available and the installation itself needs enough time to be completed properly.
That is why November is an important target.
Getting the work underway in November means your new kitchen can be completed ahead of Christmas, giving you time to settle in, organise your cupboards and enjoy your new space before the festive celebrations begin.
It also means you are not trying to turn your kitchen into a building site just weeks before Christmas.
What can you do now?
The first step is to decide what you want from your new kitchen.
Perhaps you need more storage, a better layout or somewhere for the whole family to gather. Maybe your existing kitchen simply feels dated and you are ready for a complete transformation.
It is worth thinking about:
- The layout you would like
- How much storage you need
- Your preferred kitchen style and colours
- Worktop options
- Appliances
- Flooring
- Lighting and electrical requirements
- Any changes to plumbing
- Whether walls, ceilings or other areas will need work
- Your overall budget
Having a clear idea of what you want makes the next stage much easier.
Planning your dream kitchen before Christmas
At JW McDonald Kitchens & Bathrooms, we work with our customers to establish what they want to achieve before moving forward with a kitchen renovation.
We can provide a labour-only installation or, where required, work with kitchen suppliers for the supply and installation of your new kitchen.
Kitchen plans can be prepared through your chosen supplier, giving you the opportunity to consider the layout, storage and finish before the installation begins.
Once the details are established, the next step is making sure the project is properly surveyed and that the scope of work is clear before the final quotation and booking arrangements are made.
Why November is the target
If you are hoping to enjoy your new kitchen this Christmas, November is the month to be thinking about getting the work underway.
Starting in November gives the project time to progress before the Christmas period, rather than leaving the installation until the last few weeks of the year.
Of course, every kitchen renovation is different. The time required depends on the size and complexity of the project, the amount of building work involved and the availability of the kitchen and materials.
That is why early planning matters.
The sooner your requirements are established, the sooner you can find out what is involved and whether a pre-Christmas renovation is realistic for your project.
Your Christmas kitchen starts with planning now
There is still time to make your dream kitchen a reality this year, but the time to start planning is now.
With around 12 weeks until Christmas, September and October are the perfect months to get your ideas together, finalise your kitchen plans and work through the details.
Get the planning right now, aim to have the work underway in November, and you could be enjoying your newly renovated kitchen in time for Christmas.
Imagine putting up the Christmas decorations in a kitchen that has finally become the space you have wanted all year.
Ready to start planning your pre-Christmas kitchen renovation?
Contact JW McDonald Kitchens & Bathrooms to discuss your project and find out what could be achievable before Christmas.