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You’ve hired your design-build team and are ready to begin remodeling one or more rooms in your home. You may have asked the simple questions like what colors to use and how much it will cost, but there are a few uncommon questions many homeowners don’t know to ask. Home renovations are more successful when all the right information is received from construction experts. Homeworks Construction in Honolulu, HI, offers five questions to include when planning your home remodeling project.

5 Questions You May Not Know to Ask Your Design-Build Team

Cabinet Details

Besides color and style, there are other details to think about when picking your kitchen cabinets. How drawers and doors will open may seem minor, but it is a critical component for selecting fixtures so your kitchen is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. It’s also important to ask what each part of your cabinets is made of, which will affect not only fixtures you choose but the durability of your installation.

Metal Finish

Fixtures, drawers, appliances, and other surfaces come in various metal choices — such as stainless steel and brass. Each metal offers a different level of durability, maintenance, and color spectrum. Beyond that, ask your design-build professionals about finishes, which can also impact your design. A matte finish may be a better option than a glossier one, depending on your needs and style of your home.

Countertop Details

design-build-Honolulu-hiAfter you’ve selected the type of countertop you want and have decided on the stone, it’s also important to think about subtler details. Find out what your stone finish options are. Matte, gloss, polished, or honed, ask what each means and what it offers before choosing. Decide how to edge your stone, also known as the stone’s profile. Should you choose sharp or rounded? The decision will affect the look.

Lighting

Sometimes with remodeling, we forget that a well-lit room is just as important as a perfectly designed set of cabinets. Ask your design-build professionals to lay out a lighting plan. Rooms like kitchens and bathrooms should be well lit for function and ambiance, with some areas requiring stronger light sources — such as the spot over the sink or eating area.

Sink Mount

You may not realize the differences between an undermount and top mount sink, but the decision will affect your new room. Undermounts offer a neat edge that makes cleanup of the surrounding area easier. They cannot, however, be installed in a laminate counter. Top mounts can, but they are not as neat and may cause water staining on your counters.

For a design-build construction company that offers personal attention to every project, choose Homeworks Construction. With over 20 years in business and an experienced, full-service team on every job, customers rely on their quality offerings and expert knowledge. The remodeling company also gives back to their community as active members of Habitat for Humanity. Visit their website for more or call (808) 955-2777.

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