Steps to Plan a Good Kitchen

Phase One: Planning & Budgeting of Kitchen Renovation

• Determine a budget (in Malaysia Ringgit);
• Simple RM 4,000 – RM 8,000
• Moderate RM 6,000 – RM 12,000
• High End  RM 10,000 – RM 20,000
• High Quality and Stylist - > RM 20,000
• Determine a time frame.
• Contact a kitchen designer.

Phase Two: Design

• Measure of your kitchen space (with help of kitchen designer).
• Design a perfect and functional kitchen layout.
• Determine your kitchen styles (contemporary, modern, country).   
• Determine number of workstation & appliances.
• Finalize kitchen design.
• Hire contactor such as plumber, electrician & carpenter.

Phase Three: Shopping

• Appliances such as range (electric, gas, high oven), dishwasher, microwave oven, refrigerator, exhaust fan etc.
• Countertops – Laminate, Ceramic Tile, Wood/Butcherblock or Granite.
• Sink – Enamel steel or Enamel cast iron (porcelain).

Phase Four: Demolition

• Do it yourself or hire demolition team.

Phase Five: Electrical, Plumbing, Walls and Flooring Work

Phase Six:  Kitchen Cabinet Installation and Other Carpentry

• Installation of all kitchen cabinets according to the layout and design. 
  

Phase Seven: Paint/Wallpaper/Finishwork

Phase Eight: Appliance Installation

• Installation of kitchen appliances such as range (electric, gas, high oven), dishwasher, microwave oven, refrigerator, exhaust fan etc.