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Feb 08
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Northern Utah Remodels in Winter: Scheduling, Supplies, Reminders

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In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the primary reasons why certain homeowners plan many of their major remodeling efforts for winter. From the fact that remodels are indoors to several other basic qualities, there are a few situations where arranging such remodels for the cold part of the year is the prudent move.

At Ideal Kitchen & Bath, we’re proud to offer custom kitchen and bathroom remodeling services throughout Orem and Northern Utah, working with our clients through every part of the process, from design to completion. What are some other reasons this might be an ideal time of year for your remodeling needs? Here are a few to keep in mind.

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Scheduling Ease

Since more home renovations and remodels take place in spring, fall and even summer, there’s a strong likelihood that your contractor will have fewer appointments to deal with at this time of year. This means it will be easier for you to schedule your remodeling appointment, which can bring along with it a number of benefits.

For example, you’ll be able to schedule your appointments for times that are most convenient for you. If this is something you struggle with doing during the spring and summer months, when so many people are trying to find time in their schedules to get work done on their homes, consider the winter period where you might have more flexibility.

Supply Lines

There are also a few cases where the availability of certain supplies is more likely during this time of year. For example, there are certain kitchen appliances that are only available with popular designs and colors during the winter months.

At Ideal Kitchen & Bath, we build custom cabinetry and countertops to perfectly fit your appliances. This way, you won’t have to worry about the lines between your countertops and appliances not matching up.

Insulation Considerations

One vital component that’s sometimes glossed over by homeowners during a remodel: Ensuring proper insulation, which will keep your HVAC bills low and your energy efficiency high. And while this is an area that any quality remodeling contractor will remind you of, remodeling during winter serves as a handy reminder of the importance of insulation — when you can feel the drafts of cold air entering the home during the remodel, for instance, this is a great opportunity to make the case for beefier insulation.

For more on why the winter season is often ideal for a home remodel, or to learn about any of our remodeling services in Ogden or nearby areas, speak to the team at Ideal Kitchen & Bath today.

Jan 11
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Remodels in Winter: Indoor Work, Energy Efficiency, Gifting

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When it comes to various home improvements and remodeling needs, each season of the year may come with its own benefits and drawbacks. For those in need of a kitchen or bathroom remodel, the winter is often considered a prime season to consider such an upgrade.

At Ideal Kitchen & Bath, we’re proud to offer the very best bathroom and kitchen remodeling services to clients throughout Orem and other parts of Utah, plus recommendations on ideal timing for any such remodel. Why is winter often considered ideal for such home upgrades, and why might you consider sometime in the next couple months for your project? This two-part blog series will go over several reasons.

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All the Work is Indoors

Unlike certain other remodeling or upgrade projects around the home, kitchen and bathroom remodels are primarily indoors projects. And since there are several chunks of the winter where exterior work really isn’t realistic in a place like Utah due to snow and ice, using this time of year to get your home’s kitchen or bathroom back up to speed can often make sense.

Energy Efficiency Improvements

Winter is also a period where some homeowners most easily notice gaps in their energy efficiency efforts; we all tend to keep the thermostat a little higher and make use of more home heating sources during the winter months. That’s especially true if your exterior living spaces like patio and deck areas aren’t extremely useful for this time of year.

As such, making your home as energy efficient as possible beforehand can be wise. The work you’ll undertake for your kitchen or bathroom remodel will include several themes that speak to energy efficiency, from re-insulation and insulation to new, modern fixtures and appliances that use less energy than the ones in your home now. By tackling this in wintertime when you’re already making use of more heating technologies, you’ll be keeping the costs associated with such upgrades lower.

Give it as a Gift

While we’ve just passed holiday season for this year, another common reason why a bathroom or kitchen remodel is selected for this period is when it’s being given by one member of a household to another, most commonly by one spouse to another. Has your husband or wife been pining for a new bathroom space for years, for example? If so, why not use the holiday season as a perfect excuse to gift them with one?

There are even some situations where we can arrange to handle your entire remodel as a surprise, such as when you take your significant other on a short pre-holiday trip while we work our magic in your home.

For more on why winter is often considered an ideal time of year to think about kitchen and bathroom remodels in your home, or to learn about any of our kitchen or bathroom remodeling services in Orem, speak to the pros at Ideal Kitchen & Bath today.

Oct 10
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Ideal Kitchen and Bath | Utah’s Home Renovation Secrets

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The old saying goes: “the heartbeat of a party is always in the kitchen.” And it is this truth the holds a tremendous sway when considering your next home renovation. You don’t want to be the kitchen forgotten. You don’t settle for basic. You want to be memorable, impressionistic. You want the glow of the evening to follow them home. And it all starts with your presentation, in the kitchen. Your kitchen is the statement of your home. IKB Utah is one of the few home renovators for Kitchen and Bath helping to ensure that feeling, of holidays and tipsy-galas, to remain cemented into your home’s character.

However, the larger characteristic to consider with home renovations are two-fold: How and where? How can I accommodate all my unique needs; and where can I put them when we do? IKB Utah has the experience and the skill that allows for innovation and practicality. A kitchen is nothing without efficient space.

In addition to fantastic cabinetry work, and tile/countertops in the kitchen, IKB Utah takes on many other home renovations. Projects such as bathroom renovations, custom installations, stairwell banners, and more. There are no constraints to large enough for the IKB to tackle. No job too small, too large. You may be considering simply redesigning your front room’s shelving the fit in the last of your history book collection that’s still in storage. You may be surprised by the options available to you, leading to a more eye-appealing living space, and more efficient utilization of said space. You can view our gallery here.

It’s important to use IKB Utah’s free estimate that they currently offer. This is an invaluable tool to see how your kitchen can be rejuvenated. You can choose the design, style, and layout with respect to your current space. The cabinetry designs include“Traditional, Modern, and Craftsman” series styles. It’s up to you and your IKB estimator what option will best suit your needs. But despite what design scheme you wish to implement, you can be rest assured your design will be the place to be.

Located in Orem, Utah IKB Utah, owners Clay McNeel and Scott Linton have been leading home renovations in the Orem area (and beyond), with 25 years of combined experience, and a passion for design that lends to the pristine craftsmanship and detail they put into each project. Their goal is to “exceed your expectations,” whatever the renovation project may be.

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