GETTING STARTED

To set yourself up for success, take time to lay the groundwork. These simple prep steps will help you stay organized, confident, and ready to move forward with clarity. A kitchen renovation is one of the most rewarding—and most complex—projects you can take on as a homeowner. It’s where design, function, investment, and emotion all meet. Your kitchen is the hub of daily life, and remodeling it means more than just picking pretty finishes. It means rethinking how you live, what matters most, and how to make a space that works hard and feels good every day.

THE 5 PHASES OF A KITCHEN RENOVATION

phase 4: CONSTRUCTION

Site Prep
Demo
Framing
Rough ins ( includes Inspections)
Drywall & Plaster
Flooring Install
Cabinet and Counter Install
Finish Carpentry
Appliance Install
Backsplash Install
Fixture Install
Final Inspection
Punhlists & Cleaning

phase 5: COMPLETION

Final Inspection
Site Cleaning
Documentation
Styling Prep

Phase 1: Planning & Design

Evaluate the Existing Kitchen
Define Your Design Concept
Define Your Project Scope
Build Your Team
Set Your Timeline

phase 2: Selection & ordering

Layout & Space Planning
Materials & Finish Selections
Design Finalization
Ordering & Tracking
Receiving & Inspection

phase 3: pre-construction

Delivery Checks & Install Prep
Final Prep Before Demo
Trade Walkthrough & Final Prep
Pre-Construction Organization
Installation Schedule Planning
Delivery & Staging Coordination
Receive & Inspect Items
Packing, Protection & Final Prep
Final Check-In

PROJECT WORKSHEETS

Download our Project Worksheets in Notion or grab the editable file version to tailor it exactly to your needs.
Use our detailed checklists by room to make sure you’ve covered every base.
Customize your Project Worksheets to track all the selections and decisions specific to your project.

KITCHEN DASHBOARD

The Kitchen Dashboard helps you stay organized and clear-headed throughout your kitchen renovation.
Track selections, stay on top of open decisions, and move through each phase with built-in tools like the Phase Tracker, Task Generator, and material checklists.
Keep notes, schedules, and key project details in one central place so you are always ready for the next step.
Use it alongside your Google Drive folders to link to floor plans, cabinet drawings, and construction documentation, making everything easy to reference on site.