Remodeling your kitchen takes time and planning. One thing to plan for when looking to remodel your kitchen is when you’re looking to have it done. Each season provides different benefits and drawbacks. Let’s take a look at each season to better help you decide the best time of year to remodel your kitchen.
Summer
Summer is a great season to remodel your kitchen. The summer break allows you to spend time outdoors or on vacation. If you have an outdoor kitchen or grilling area, you can also cook and dine outside without as much inconvenience while your kitchen is being remodeled. As well, summer provides an abundance of natural light that will help you to clearly see the kitchen colors.
Beware though, summer is the busy season. That means contractors are busier than ever, and that may cause their prices to rise as well.
Pros
- Better lighting to see kitchen cabinets and colors
- More options for leaving the house or being out of the kitchen
Cons
- Busy season for contractors
- Contractor prices may be higher
Fall
During the fall, the busy season begins to wind down. That means contractors may become more available. On top of that, you may be able to find good deals on things like appliances and décor during seasonal or Black Friday sales.
Something to remember, though, is that the holidays start up in the fall. That means you may find yourself remodeling through Thanksgiving. If that is not a problem for you, then fall may be the perfect time to remodel your kitchen.
Pros
- Contractors’ busy season is ending
- You might find deals on kitchen appliances and décor
Cons
- Outside temperatures begin to drop
- Remodel may last into the holidays
Winter
Winter obviously tends to be the coldest time of year, and with the cold can come the snow and poor weather. This may make it difficult for you to get out of the house. The weather and the holidays may delay your project’s deadline.
On the other hand, winter is the slow season for contractors. Their prices may tend to be at their lowest as well. Since they are so slow, they may also be offering upgrades and discounts to draw business in.
Pros
- Lowest prices
- Contractors may be offering upgrades and discounts
Cons
- Colder temperatures make it difficult to get out of the house during construction
- Projects may be delayed due to the holidays and poor weather
Spring
Spring means things like Spring Cleaning. Maybe for you that means there is no better time to breathe fresh life into your house by remodeling your kitchen. On top of that, it may be good to get your remodel done before the intense summer heat.
If you are planning on adding on to your house with your remodel, though, just know that spring can bring the rain and unpredictable weather. This can affect your project’s timeline. If you are staying indoors for your remodel, then you can enjoy the warmer weather from the comfort of your house.
Pros
- Less variation between indoor and outdoor temperatures
- There may be frequent promotions and deals happening
Cons
- Weather and temperatures are unpredictable
- Start of busy season for contractors
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