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In What Order Do We Remodel a Kitchen
Let’s get ready to make some remodelrubble!!!
Ah, the kitchen remodel. If it’s a DIY project it usually starts with a dreamy Pinterest board and somehow ends with your toaster living in the bathroom and you eating cereal from a coffee mug. But fear not, brave kitchen crusader—you are not alone. We at Kitchen Wise Closet Wise are here to guide you through the glorious, slightly dusty journey of remodeling your kitchen… in the right order. Aprons on, folks!
Planning & Design: The Brainstorm Buffet
Before a single hammer swings, it’s all about the game plan. This is where we channel our inner visionaries. What works? What doesn’t? Do you want an island? (Of course you do.) How much storage do you need for your 17 types of hot sauce?
At Kitchen Wise Closet Wise, we help you dream big while staying grounded in smart solutions. Custom cabinets, clever organizers, pull-out pantry magic—we design around how YOU live and cook.
Pro Tip: Measure twice, dream once… then measure again.
Demolition: Bye-Bye, Tile from 1993
Grab your goggles—it’s demo time! Out goes the old cabinetry, counters, flooring, and maybe that one drawer that never quite closed. This part is loud, messy, and kind of therapeutic if you’re into smashing things (with permission).
Don't worry—we’ll keep things clean, contained, and contractor-friendly, not chaos-fueled.
Electrical & Plumbing: Let the Pros Get Nerdy
Now that everything's ripped out, it’s the perfect time for the behind-the-scenes heroes: plumbing and electrical. Need more outlets for your espresso machine and slow cooker collection? Want to reroute your sink for a better layout? This is the moment.
It’s all wires and pipes now, baby. Less glamorous, but oh-so-important.
Walls, Floors, and the Kitchen Skeleton
With the guts of the kitchen sorted, it's time to patch up walls, lay down new flooring, and get the space looking less like a construction site and more like a future cooking haven.
Flooring Tip: Install it before cabinets to avoid awkward gaps. Nobody likes a toe-stubbing transition.
Cabinets & Storage Galore (A.K.A. Our Favorite Part)
Now it’s time for the Kitchen Wise Closet Wise magic. Custom cabinets get installed. Pull-outs? Check. Lazy Susans? Lazy-no-more. Drawer dividers? Heck yes. This is where your kitchen gets its structure and personality.
It’s also the part where you’ll squeal, “Ooh, look at all this STORAGE!” (We’ve seen it happen. No judgment.)
Countertops & Backsplash Bling
Here come your kitchen’s statement pieces. Quartz? Butcher block? Sparkly granite that makes you feel like royalty? Once your cabinets are in, we measure and install your countertops like the crown jewels they are.
Backsplashes get added now, too—because your walls deserve to be fabulous.
Appliances & Fixtures: Showtime, Baby!
The heavy hitters arrive—fridges, ovens, dishwashers, and your beloved air fryer finally gets its home. Faucets sparkle, sinks get dropped in, and your new hardware glistens with just the right amount of sass.
It’s starting to look like the kitchen of your dreams now… just don’t start crying yet.
Final Touches & Clean-Up
The last screws are turned, everything is aligned and leveled to HGTV standards, and we do a deep clean so you’re not dusting drywall off your cutting boards.
We walk you through your new space, make sure everything is just right, and maybe do a happy dance together.
From Chaos to Casseroles—You Did It!
And there you have it—the order of operations for a successful kitchen remodel, brought to you by your wise and diligent friends at Kitchen Wise Closet Wise. Whether you’re starting with nothing but a Pinterest dream or halfway through a mid-reno panic, we’ve got the tools, the design chops to help you cross the finish line in style.
Let’s make your kitchen not just new—but you. Call us, message us, or send up a flair from the microwave jungle—Kitchen Wise Closet Wise is here to help. Order up! Your dream kitchen is ready to be served.
By Kitchen Wise Closet Wise Staff 7-15-2025
Open Shelving vs Closed Cabinets
Welcome to the Ultimate Kitchen Smackdown!
In one corner: Open Shelving, the trendy minimalist dream child of Pinterest.
And in the other: Closed Cabinets, the timeless classics who’ve been hiding your mismatched mugs since the dawn of cabinetry.
If you’re redesigning your kitchen and wondering which one wins the title of Storage Champion, grab a snack and let’s break it down.
Round One: Aesthetic Appeal
Open Shelving:
Think open shelving is just for home magazines and fancy people with all-matching dishware? Think again! It offers a clean, airy, modern look. It says, "Yes, I have aesthetically pleasing mugs, and I’m not afraid to show them off." Great for displaying your inner home chef (or your very real addiction to ceramic bowls).
Closed Cabinets:
More of a "hide the chaos" kind of person? You’re not alone. Closed cabinets offer that clean-outside, mystery-inside vibe. You could have a rogue collection of novelty shot glasses from every state, and no one would ever know.
✅ Winner: Tie – depends on your inner Marie Kondo vs. your inner hot mess.
Round Two: Maintenance Mayhem
Open Shelving:
Here’s the real tea—dust and grease don’t care how Instagram-worthy your open shelves look. You’ve got to be diligent about cleaning and keeping things neat. That means no half-used spaghetti sauce jars on display, okay?
Closed Cabinets:
Ah, sweet protection. Cabinets keep dust, grime, and judgment at bay. Clean the outside once in a while and forget about whatever’s happening behind door #3. Spaghetti explosion from 2022? No one needs to know.
✅ Winner: Closed Cabinets – at least for anyone who thinks dusting sounds like a villain’s backstory.
Round Three: Storage Superpowers
Open Shelving:
You can see everything—no more playing cabinet Jenga or losing the cinnamon again. Great for quick grabs and everyday items. But too much clutter = visual overload.
Closed Cabinets:
With shelves, drawers, and nifty organizers (hello, Kitchen Wise Closet Wise custom inserts!), you’ve got a spot for everything. More space, more structure, and way more peace of mind.
✅ Winner: Closed Cabinets – for sheer volume and organizational freedom.
Round Four: Personal Style & Flexibility
Open Shelving:
Want to showcase your favorite cookbooks, color-coded plates, or an aggressive plant collection? Open shelves are your stage. They invite creativity, rotation, and even a seasonal refresh (tiny pumpkins in October, anyone?).
Closed Cabinets:
While a bit more reserved, cabinets allow for wild interiors (fun wallpaper lining!) and unexpected surprises when opened. It’s like a choose-your-own-adventure novel—what’s behind this one?
✅ Winner: Open Shelving – if you’re feeling bold, artsy, or just really into showing off that vintage Fiestaware.
And the Winner Is…
You don’t have to choose just one! We’ve found that the happiest kitchens often blend open shelving for style + accessibility and closed cabinets for storage sanity. It’s the kitchen version of business in the front, party in the back.
Need help designing your dream mix of both?
That’s where we come in. At Kitchen Wise Closet Wise, we specialize in customized solutions that make your kitchen functional, fabulous, and totally YOU—whether you’re Team Open, Team Closed, or Team somewhere in the middle.
Open, closed, or combo—we’re here to help you make a wise decision. Let’s organize your kitchen like it’s about to be featured on HGTV (but with less stress and more snacks). Reach out to us today and let’s get shelvin’!
By Kitchen Wise Closet Wise Staff 7-1-2025