Track Your Budget:

One of the most important things to keep track of during a kitchen remodel is your budget. By creating an Excel sheet, you can easily keep track of your expenses and ensure that you’re staying within your budget. You can break down your expenses by category (such as appliances, materials, labor, etc.) and even include estimated and actual costs. This can help you make adjustments along the way to ensure that you’re not overspending.

Create A Scope of Work:

A kitchen remodel can be a lengthy process, and it’s important to have a scope of work that will help identify a timeline. With these two things in place it will ensure that everything is completed correctly and in a timely manner. The scope will also help identify all items needed for the the project. Those items need to be managed properly and by creating an Excel sheet, you can create a list of items that need to be ordered. This can help you stay on track and avoid any delays in the process.

Keep Track Of Your Materials:

During a kitchen remodel, there are a lot of materials to keep track of. From flooring to countertops, it’s important to make sure that everything is ordered and delivered on time. By creating an Excel sheet, you can keep track of all of your materials and their delivery dates. This can help you avoid any delays in the process and ensure that everything is completed on time.

Coordinate With Contractors:

If you’re working with contractors during your kitchen remodel, it’s important to keep everyone on the same page. By creating an Excel sheet, you can share important information with your contractors, such as the timeline, budget, and materials. This can help ensure that everyone is on the same page and the process runs smoothly.

Ensure Quality Control:

Finally, creating an Excel sheet can also help ensure quality control throughout your kitchen remodel. By tracking expenses, materials, and schedules, you can make sure that everything is up to your standards and there are no surprises along the way. This can help you avoid any costly mistakes or oversights and ensure that you’re happy with the end result.

A kitchen remodel can be a daunting task, but by creating an Excel sheet, you can make the process smoother and more efficient. Whether you’re looking to stay on budget, stay on schedule, or ensure quality control, an Excel sheet can help you keep track of all the details. So, the next time you’re planning a kitchen remodel, consider creating an Excel sheet to keep everything organized and on track. You won’t regret it!

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As the year 2024 approaches, various industries are already preparing themselves for the new color trends for the coming year. Sherwin Williams is one of my favorites that lead the way in predicting the popular paint colors we will be seeing. This forecast is crucial for fashion, interior design, and many other industries. As you can imagine color is applied to so many different everyday products. In this blog post, we will have an in-depth look at Sherwin Williams 2024 color trend, understand the inspiration behind these colors, and learn how to use them to bring character and beauty to our homes.

Sherwin Williams’ 2024 color trend is inspired by the Earth, art, and anthropology, and has an unique combination of modern and eclectic colors. These colors are intended to bring a sense of balance, calmness, and positivity to your homes. Sherwin Williams experts have predicted that the color trend for 2024 includes Blues & Greens, Red & Purples, Deeps & Darks and Delicate Tints.

The Deeps & Darks are warm earthy tones reflect the natural surroundings. They range from mossy golds to rich clay oranges, grays with green undertones, and navy. These all remind me of Arizona’s scape of the sand, rocks, and desert setting sky. I have seen the darker grays and blacks, blues and greens used most commonly and fearlessly selected in furniture and cabinetry. With the oranges, golds and browns I have seen more commonly in cushions, pillows or wallpaper. For the not so daring you can also consider easily removed pillow cases or blanket throws that can be rotated as an accent color.

Blues & Greens. You will find that these colors all can be found naturally. From the vast colors of the ocean, sky and lush greens from the jungle. Yet some of these tones come off eccentric yet feel like they have always been hidden in plain site. The deep moody greens represent a refreshing take on natural tones, like a mossy foggy green, billiard green, honeydew, and deep vouge greens. I have been seeing some jungle pattern themes emerging with large leafy motifs, birds of paradise or even exotic creatures. I don’t think animal print will ever go away but is still present in more neutral ways. Most of these patterns are seen in wallpapers and fabrics. These colors are perfect for adding depth and drama to any room, and are best used in conjunction with neutral tones for balance. Ways that I have incorporated greens into clients homes this year was with fabric(upholstery), rugs and cabinetry/wainscoting millwork.

Not to forget the blues, the color of the year is a light blue. It is breezy calming and could definitively take command of entire room with out feeling overwhelming. I think its popularity has risen due to the fact that it pairs so well with the last years and this years trending colors. More so like a buffer in-between the transitions of what’s to come. For example navy, forest green, honeydew green and any sort of greige paired together would all play nice together. 

Next on the list are reds and purples. Honestly this palette gives me maximalism design vibes. They are all very warm and understated colored neutrals paired with hues that are very saturated. There are several moody reds like crimson but play well with colors like clay. Salmons and lilacs mixed with dragon fruit. It kind sound like my childhood wardrobe when I say it out loud. Some of the hues do seem muted yet expressive which allows for individuals to feel like they are expressing themself without playing it safe. That also brings me to a point where I have seen a shift in my clientele giving themself permission to not ‘appeal to the buyer’ and live in the moment of their home for themselves by, picking a color for their authentic self and not the future buyer. The use of this palette is all over the board this year for use. I have used it in wall colors, fabric (upholstery and drapery) but, I would say is most commonly selected from a rug option.

Delicate Tints. These have all been around for quite some time and I have used just about everyone for a main wall color in homes or rooms. They are sophisticated, elevated and invite deeper thought to other aspects of the design in the space. Each color would also be best suited for a minimalistic design style or as paired sets for a sure fire trim and wall color combo.

Color trends are a great way to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to home décor and design. Whether you choose the warm earthy tones, deep moody greens, soft pastels, or dramatic blues grounded in neutrality, they will all work together to create a beautiful, cohesive space in your home. So why not give your home a refreshing and modern look? What color are you going to try this year?

Remember Upgrading your space is the ultimate form of self care.

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Sources:

• Sherwin-Williams Colormix Forecast 2024
• Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year 2024
• HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams 2024 Color Collection
• House Beautiful – Sherwin-Williams 2024 Color of the Year
• Architectural Digest – Sherwin-Williams 2024 Color of the Year
• Postcards from the Ridge – Sherwin Williams 2024 Colors
• HGTV – HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams 2024 Color Collection
• Real Simple – Sherwin-Williams 2024 Color of the Year
• YouTube – Sherwin-Williams 2024 Color of the Year