It can be hard to say no when you're remodeling a kitchen, especially when you want to create your dream cooking and entertaining space. A kitchen reno involves making several decisions on materials, finishes, colors, and appliances, and more often than not, you find yourself overshooting the budget.
But it doesn't always have to be the case. If you can decide on what elements are essential to your modern kitchen, and spend money in the right places, you can bring your project in on budget, without too many compromises. We asked top experts to help us decide where you can save and spend, and here's what they had to say.
