When performing your kitchen remodel in Maryland, it can be hard to know what is most important for the new space.  There are many options and it can be overwhelming. Here are some tips to keep in mind:

1. While in the process of remodeling, try not to eat out every day.  Your kitchen remodel in Maryland is already costing quite a bit.  Remember that sales tax is 6% – there is no need to keep spending extra money.  Try to set up a temporary and improvised kitchen to hold you over during the remodeling process.  Have some fun making some college-like meals with the entire family.
   
2. Opt for better cabinetry and flooring options.  If you skimp out on these two things, you will find yourself needing to go through a frustrating process to replace them later on.  Rather than needing to remodel repeatedly. Select higher quality wood that will last a lifetime, and maintain its beauty.  It would be much easier to fix existing cabinets later than to replace the entire thing over again.  For the floor, consider not selecting hardwood, as it does not fair as well in a kitchen setting.
   
3. Fancy stone countertops are beautiful – but they are not easy to clean!  Marble looks gorgeous, but discolors and loses its luster more rapidly than expected.  Formica is the cheap option as an alternative, however it can end up making the brand new kitchen look a little less valuable.  Granite is a timeless option that lasts many years and has a reasonable price.  Look into prices for different countertop options.
4. Make recycling simple.  By incorporating recycling into the kitchen, there is no need to find yourself plopping an ugly bin in the middle of the new kitchen in order to recycle.  Make the recycling hidden within the cabinetry in order to keep things neat and tidy.  Consider making a drawer with space for both the garbage and recycling.
5. Plan out plenty of outlets.  Nothing is more annoying than using all of your outlets for the appliances that are constantly plugged in.  For whenever you need to plug in lesser-used appliances, such as crock-pots, mixers, or food processors, you need to make sure there are available locations to plug in!  Also, leave a few in a place where you can charge your phone.  You never know when your phone will die and when you will need it.
6. Choose good lighting.  Rather than simply going with recessed lighting, consider surface-mount light fixtures instead.  These attach to your ceiling, and the bulb comes lower than the ceiling.  This allows ample lighting in the space, and the light is brighter and more comfortable than with that of recessed lighting options.