Kitchen Renovation Costs | How much will it cost to design your dream Kitchen

Kitchen Renovation Costs | How much will it cost to design your dream Kitchen

Understanding and Planning Your Kitchen Renovation Costs

Kitchen Renovation Costs are a common question when embarking on the journey of designing your dream kitchen. At Living With Lolo we can make it an exciting endeavor. We’re committed to helping you turn your kitchen visions into reality while also keeping your budget in mind. Let’s delve into the various factors influencing kitchen renovation costs, providing insights and ideas to create a culinary haven without breaking the bank.

Take a look at Project: Monte Lindo Part 1 to see a full kitchen remodel by Living With Lolo.

Understanding the Essentials: Breaking Down Kitchen Renovation Costs

Before diving into the specifics, it’s crucial to recognize that kitchen renovation costs can vary significantly based on factors such as the size of your space, the extent of the renovations, and the materials you choose. At Living With Lolo, we’ll work within your budget to help you transform your space into a chef’s dream.

The primary components contributing to the cost include cabinetry, countertops, appliances, flooring, and labor. Cabinets tend to be a substantial portion of the budget, and their material, style, and size can influence their price. Similarly, high-quality countertops like granite or quartz can also drive up costs, although they offer durability and elegance that can be well worth the investment.

    Creativity in Cost Savings: Smart Strategies in Kitchen Renovation

    While kitchen renovation costs can add up, there are various ways to achieve your dream kitchen without overspending. Here are some cost-effective strategies to consider:

    Refacing Cabinets: Instead of entirely replacing cabinets, consider refacing them by changing doors and drawer fronts. New hardware can quickly give your kitchen a fresh look at a fraction of the cost.

    Mixing Materials: Opt for a combination of high-end and more budget-friendly materials. For example, you might splurge on premium countertops while choosing more affordable flooring options.

    Open Shelving: Introducing open shelves in place of upper cabinets can be both stylish and cost-effective. It reduces the need for costly cabinetry while adding a trendy touch to your kitchen.

    Our past journal talks about  how to make your home look more modern in only 5 tips. It’s easy to control kitchen renovation costs with Living With Lolo. 

    Budgeting Wisely: Planning and Prioritizing Your Renovation Costs

    Living With Lolo will help you manage kitchen renovation costs effectively using meticulous planning and prioritization. Let Living With Lolo help you start by setting a realistic budget based on your financial capabilities. Next, we’ll create a detailed breakdown of all expenses, including materials, labor, and unforeseen contingencies.

    At Living With Lolo, our specialty prioritizes essential elements that align with your vision for the kitchen. If a top-of-the-line range is crucial for your inner chef, we’ll help you allocate a significant portion of the budget to appliances. On the other hand, investing in harmonious cabinetry and countertops might be a priority if you value aesthetic cohesion. Living With Lolo can provide realistic kitchen renovation costs for any vision.

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    Designing your dream kitchen is a thrilling prospect, and understanding the potential kitchen renovation costs will empower you to make informed decisions. At Living With Lolo, we’re committed to bringing your kitchen dreams to life while ensuring your investment is well-spent. By considering materials, labor, and creative cost-saving strategies, you can confidently embark on your kitchen renovation journey with Living With Lolo.

    As you envision your culinary haven, remember that achieving your dream kitchen is not solely about the amount spent but how wisely you allocate your resources. With our expertise and your unique vision, we’re here to help you strike the perfect balance between elegance, functionality, and budget. Contact Living With Lolo today to explore the possibilities and embark on the exciting path toward your dream kitchen.

    Minton Circle Project

    Minton Circle Project

    For this Scottsdale interior design project, we worked closely with our clients to transform their builder-grade home from farmhouse to modern. From the large custom pieces to the smaller luxury interior design details, we can’t get enough of how this space turned out. Read on for a look inside!

     

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    They say the best things come in threes, so to complement the pre-existing hard finishes, we hung three large, black pendants above the island. We love the impact this detail added to this otherwise light and bright kitchen!

     

    Balancing beauty and functionality, we added counter stools featuring a stunning texture made of performance fabric. This detail is crucial for family homes to ensure easy clean up and lasting durability.

     

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    In the breakfast nook adjacent to the kitchen, we added beautiful custom drapery and a custom rod to fit the space’s curved windows. No home is the same, so we love being able to lean on our connections with trusted vendors to incorporate unique pieces tailored to each of our clients’ needs.

     

    To complement the black lighting from the kitchen, we also added a black, rattan pendant above the dining table. Surrounding the great oak dining table, we, of course, opted to include chairs made with performance fabric as well.

     

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    Just beyond the kitchen is our clients’ family room. To fit the scale of the space, we added a custom sofa on top of a large, vintage-style rug. Further furnishing the space, we added a round coffee table. We’re swooning over the luxury interior design and organic feel that the natural pine wood brought into the space!

     

    Check out our 6 Most Popular & Timeless Coffee Tables blog post for more pieces you’re sure to love!

     

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    Wine and dine, anyone? Because our clients love wine, we knew we had to add statement wine shelving above the dining room’s custom sideboard to serve as the focal point of the interior when guests walk in.

     

    Additionally, to suit our clients’ entertainment needs, we needed to comfortably seat 10 people in the space, so we added a large, modern dining table made of mixed materials: wood and brass. This beautifully mirrors the brass detailing on the back of the surrounding dining chairs. Like the seating in the kitchen and breakfast nook, we made it a priority to incorporate dining chairs made of performance fabric as well.

     

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    This project’s primary bedroom is one of our favorites! As a backdrop for the space, we added wooden detailing topped with deep blue paint on the back wall. Contrasting this statement color, we added an off-white custom rug that was large enough to fill up the space for an additional dash of coziness. Check out our Rug Style Trends We Love blog post for more pieces to elevate your interiors!

     

    To draw the attention upward and highlight the home’s tall ceilings, we centered a canopy bed in between two wide nightstands. Who else loves the subtle pop of texture the bed’s herringbone pattern and lamps’ cement base add to the room?

     

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    To provide our client with an ample amount of working room in her office, we incorporated a large desk that was actually created to be a dining table! The table’s length allows for two guests to be comfortably seated side by side.

     

    Next, we added beautiful shelving and sideboards for storage. We love how these cabinet designs balance form and function. Lastly, for the jewelry of the space, we added a black metal light with intricate glass detailing.

     

    We hope you enjoyed this glimpse inside our Scottsdale interior design project, Minton Circle! Interested in working with us on your next luxury interior design project? Click here to send us a note about your project!

     

    Cheers!

     

    The Living With Lolo Team

     

    Bronco Part 2

    Bronco Part 2

    Recently on the blog, we shared a sneak peek inside our Bronco Project, a North Scottsdale interior design project that doubles as our CEO’s home and an office space for the Living With Lolo Team! Today, we’re finally unveiling the remainder of the home! Keep reading for a look inside this beautiful abode.

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    We extended a one-of-a-kind feel throughout the home with custom interior design elements that best fit the style and personality of our CEO.

    Centering the primary bedroom, we added a custom upholstered bed with a fun abstract pattern painted across it! While we kept the surrounding fabrics neutral, we added a pop of color as the backdrop for this space with this gorgeous wallpaper from Quercus & Co. We love how it brought life into the room in a muted and sophisticated way.

    At the foot of the bed, we added two elegant hardwood chairs to fill the remainder of the space with comfort and style. For finishing touches, we also styled a rug, custom nightstands, and custom Roman shades for an additional dash of cozy.

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    In the primary bathroom, we incorporated the same black-stained oak cabinetry with push-to-open mechanisms found in the kitchen. The push-to-open cabinetry allows for no visible hardware, creating an ultra-sleek, modern look. The white quartz countertops and marble flooring add a gorgeous shine and contrast to the space.

    To warm up the space, we added an Annie Selke runner and natural elm bench. This detail sprinkled in some beauty and functionality into the bathroom. For some more inspiration on how to incorporate benches into your interiors, check out the 5 bench styles we love!

    Lastly, our CEO obviously knows what interior dreams are made of! Because she envisioned a spa just outside the primary bathroom, we added a large slider to connect the two spaces and bring an indoor-outdoor feel into the bathroom.

    This luxurious fixture on the ceiling has to be our favorite part of the master bathroom! Can you blame us?

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    This project’s guest bedroom is made to appeal to any visitor! This beautiful cane and wood bed creates a fun and modern feel. The pillows, Loloi rug, and gorgeous custom artwork tie it all together for a cozy overnight stay.

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    Our CEO wanted to create a gorgeous, yet inviting space where her family can unwind and watch movies. This chic hangout room is the perfect spot to sit back and relax! The custom olive sofa is to die for and was built for comfort.

    Centering this room is a bold, minimalistic coffee table with an intricate texture. Large and spacious, it is the ideal spot for her son to hangout and build puzzles. For a vibrant pop of color and personality, we added fun artwork and custom drapery.

    Explore more of our coffee table picks in our 6 Most Popular & Timeless Coffee Tables blog post.

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    At Living with Lolo, we are all about having functional, livable spaces that are full of beauty, life and character. The sandy ash sideboards make a show-stopping statement and add ample storage to the room.

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    We value creating spaces that are unique and distinctive. This powder room room is the perfect example of fun, yet sophisticated and was so much fun for us to design.

    The wallpaper is a unique, handpainted print with purple and moth tones. For consistency, we painted the same color on the baseboards and ceiling, and even used the same quartz from the kitchen on the 12-inch floating vanity.

    We hope you enjoyed this glimpse inside our Bronco Project! Interested in working with us on your next project? Click here to send us a note about your project!

    Cheers!

    The Living With Lolo Team

    Hidden Hills 

    Hidden Hills 

    After living in this beautiful Scottsdale home for several years, our clients wanted to bring a more unique, contemporary feel to their spaces through a complete remodel. Read on for a first glimpse inside our latest Scottsdale interior design project, Hidden Hills!

     

     

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    To best serve the needs of this family, we added luxury vinyl flooring with a white oak finish throughout the home as it is extremely durable. Its resistance to stains, bacteria, water, and mold make it the perfect option for clients with pets or children.

     

    To make the warm woods and furniture in the home really pop, we painted all of the walls and baseboards a beautiful white shade called Chantilly Lace. In the entryway, it’s a beautiful and bright contrast to the cane console table, ceramic lamp, and handmade art.

     

     

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    In the family room, we added rift cut white oak cabinets and floating shelves styled with some of our favorite accessories. Adjacent to the shelves, we added a custom cement fluted fireplace as the focal point for the space. We love how this piece balances both statement and subtle!

     

     

     

    We pride ourselves on creating designs that are personalized just for our clients. To fit the scale of their large family room, we added two custom sofas: one leather and one in a white performance, linen-like fabric.

     

    The two sofa styles surround a black marble console table and two accent chairs. To draw the eye upward, we hung a beautiful brass chandelier, which is a metal found in various accents throughout the home.

     

    To open the family room up to the backyard, we replaced windows with a 20-foot, sliding door.  We love how this detail brought the sunlight and nearby mountain views in!

     

     

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    We encourage clients to step out of their comfort zones by being brave and bold with their style, but in an approachable, fun, empowering way. In this project’s powder bathroom, we added a fun cement tile with an abstract graphic print.

     

    Complementing the black and white tones found in the pattern, we added black mirror and a vanity made of black metal and a marble top. Lastly, for a pop of color, we  added a beautiful sage green grass cloth wallpaper.

     

    We hope you enjoyed this glimpse inside our Hidden Hills Project! Interested in working with us on your next project? Click here to send us a note about your project!

     

    Cheers!

     

    The Living With Lolo Team

     

    6 Popular Modern Pendants You’ll Want To Light Up Your Space With

    6 Popular Modern Pendants You’ll Want To Light Up Your Space With

    Thoughtfully selecting show-stopping luxury pieces that embody our clients’ personality is one of our favorite parts of the design process. One interior design trend that we always feature in our projects is statement modern pendants. 

    Pendants provide functional lighting and increase the uniqueness of a room by enhancing complementary finishes, textures, and colors featured in nearby accents. Read on to discover various pendants we’ve incorporated into recent client projects!

    Cement Pendants Offer a Subtle Touch of Rawness to Your Space

    Cement Pendants

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    While most can only imagine concrete lighting in an industrial style home, they actually pair well with a modern setting. Cement pendants add a subtle touch of texture and rawness to your space, creating a focal point for the room. 


    In our Scottsdale interior design project, Ironwood Drive, we added this elegant gray pendant to make the most of this gorgeous nook in the kitchen. The effervescence, neutral hue of this cement pendant is a welcome tone to any modern and traditional home. 

    Brass Pendants Add a Luxurious Touch to Any Room

    Brass Pendants

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    If you long for statement lighting, this is the pendant for you! These show-stopping brass pendants incorporated in our Scottsdale interior design project, Trailside View, bring a show-stopping appeal to the space. 

    The pendants’ bold brass detailing creates subtle hues throughout the kitchen. We love how the modern, linear lines balance with banding across the diameter of the light. Caged in the center are six candelabra sockets to offset lots of light into the kitchen. 

    Incorporate Linen for a Touch of Texture 

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    For a subtle pop of texture, consider adding linen pendants to your space. In our Scottsdale interior design project, Hidden Hills, we added white linen Heloise Pendants to create a balance between modern and traditional elements. The iron detail on the bottom of the shade creates a beautiful lightscape that elevates the kitchen. The balance between neutrals and quieter elements in this space keeps things classy and elegant! 

    Glass Pendants Add a Satisfying Blend of Form and Function 

    Glass Pendants

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    We can’t get over this elegant glass pendant! This light fixture creates a warm glow and a satisfying blend of form and function in this gorgeous bathroom. This glass pendant has a minimalistic, smooth, and cylindrical shape, and the beautiful smoke glass complements a variety of environments. This magnificent pendant doubles as a work of art! 

    Create a Timeless Look With By Mixing Black and Brass

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    Mixing metals creates a gorgeous outcome when done with a sense of purpose. Mixing warm metals with both cool and warm undertones can provide any space with a balanced feel.

    In our Scottsdale interior design project, Fairway Drive, we added these mixed metal pendants to add a mid-century modern flair to the space. The black and brass pendants tied the space together gorgeously and added a unique element to elevate the kitchen. 

    Create a Sleek, Modern Look With Mini Pendants  

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    Mini pendant lights add a sleek and clean appearance to just about any modern home. These pendant lights are ideal for modern homes because they combine elegance with simple design. Align these mini pendants in multiples across a table, island, counter, or bar to make a dramatic design statement.

    We hope this blog post helped you gain some inspiration on which pendants you may want to style in your home! For more design trends, tips, and project reveals, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on Instagram.

    Cheers!

    The Living With Lolo Team

    5 Rug Style Trends We Love in 2023 to Elevate Interior Design

    5 Rug Style Trends We Love in 2023 to Elevate Interior Design

    Looking to find your footing when it comes to home design? Rugs are one of our go-to pieces to ground and define an interior. Whether you’re wanting to connect or divide a space, rugs are great for adding intention and warmth to your home. Keep reading for a look at five rugs we recently styled in our interior design projects!

     

    Geometric Rugs Make a Statement

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    An entryway is where first impressions are made, so it’s important that it sets the tone for the rest of the home. Combining modern and Moroccan, this geometric rug’s pop of pattern is the perfect way to draw guests into our Montevista Project.

    We know how intimidating prints can be for homeowners, but oftentimes pattern is just what the interior needs to make a memorable statement. Featuring the same black and ivory tones found in nearby details, this geometric rug added a beautiful and balanced feel to our project’s entryway.

    Bonus: the durable weave made it an ideal piece for a high-traffic space like this one!

     

    Solid Rugs Can be Stylish without Being Boring

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    We’re all about incorporating color and pattern in an approachable way, like we did in our 83rd Place project. In a neutral interior like this one, a rug with a pop of color is great to style alongside quieter elements as it keeps the design interesting and eclectic without going over the top. The over-tufted dot design also adds a subtle and intriguing texture to the space. Who said solids have to be boring?

     

    Hide Rugs are Not Going Out Style

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    When it came to adding sophistication and comfort to our Calle de Pompas Project, we looked no further than this cowhide rug. Its organic shape was a beautiful complement to the dining space’s small circular table. The rug’s natural texture and dark tones also added a warm and masculine touch to the interior.

     

    Elegant Black and White Rugs are Always a Good Idea

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    High-contrast and high-impact color palettes are our love language, so it’s no wonder why this black and white rug was love at first sight for us. Its sleek and elegant colorway is just what our Silverleaf project’s entryway needed to draw guests in.

     

    How to Style with a Jute Rug

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    We love combining chic, contemporary style with relaxed, approachable comfort. That’s why in our Ironwood Project’s primary bathroom, our goal was to create a serene, organic feel with touches of glam throughout. This textured jute rug gave us the best of both worlds! Its high contrast made a statement, while its natural texture kept the space feeling simple and grounded.

     

    We hope this blog post helped you gain some inspiration on how to style rugs in your home! For more design trends, tips, and project reveals, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on Instagram

    Cheers!

    The Living With Lolo Team