The Home Depot’s Home Services team has a simple process to handle every part of your remodel:

• We’ll start with a site analysis to understand your unique space. (Please note there is a ~$100-200 deposit, depending on location, for this service.)
  
• You’ll work with one of our kitchen designers to create your design and select products.
  
• We’ll perform a site verification to confirm the design, quote, and specs.
  
• After you submit your payment, we’ll order your custom products and arrange for them to be shipped directly to your home.
  
• During the pre-install stage, we’ll gather permits and confirm product delivery dates.
  
• Once your products arrive, we’ll handle their installation from start to finish. The Home Depot keeps you in the loop through every stage of the process and our service providers clean the work area daily.
  
• After the installation is complete, we’ll do a walk-through of your new kitchen to ensure the job is completed to your satisfaction and according to our guidelines.

Whether you know exactly what you want or need some guidance, our kitchen experts can help you get started. Some of the questions you may want to think about before your free consultation include:

• What are your project goals? Consider whether this is your forever home or a rental/flip, whether you’d like to change your kitchen layout, how many children and/or pets you have, and if you like to entertain, cook or have other lifestyle preferences.
• What is your overall project budget? Consider budgeting 5-15% of your home’s current value.
• What is your project timeline? Consider any upcoming events that may impact your kitchen project such as a party or holiday celebration you’ll be hosting or moving into a new home.
• What are your style preferences? Consider providing links to your Pinterest boards and/or other inspiration.
• Do you want The Home Depot to take care of installation for you? All our installation professionals are licensed, insured and background checked, and all labor, products and installation are 100% backed by The Home Depot
  
  Check out our Kitchen Planning Guide for more tips on how to prepare for your kitchen remodeling project.

Our installers have the professional expertise needed to take accurate measurements throughout your kitchen that are essential to a safe remodel—this includes walls, windows, ceiling, soffits, plumbing, electrical, AC vents, and more. These measures are critically important when designing your kitchen. A simple mistake could lead to costly re-orders—but if our installers complete the measurements, The Home Depot assumes liability for any measure errors.

Cabinet refacing (or a cabinet makeover) is an excellent choice if you like the layout of your kitchen or bathroom and some elements of your cabinets and countertops. With a full remodel, you’ll start from scratch and make changes to your whole kitchen or bathroom design.

Remodeling your kitchen is the perfect opportunity to create a design that’s based on your individual needs. Focus on who will be using the kitchen most and how many people will be working in the space at one time. You’ll want to ensure you have room to work and move around as needed, so consider the work triangle in your new layout.

You’ll also want to think about a dining area, how often you entertain, and what a kitchen with guests would look like. Our team of kitchen designers can develop a variety of options to ensure your new kitchen perfectly fits your lifestyle.

The kitchen work triangle is the area where most tasks are performed in your kitchen. This usually involves the refrigerator, the stove, and the sink. The spacing of these items is essential, as you’ll spend a lot of time moving back and forth between these three focal points. Our kitchen designers will help you find the optimal location for your work triangle. We will design your kitchen to be functional to fit your specific needs.

There are several elements in your kitchen with storage capabilities. Most homeowners start with their cabinets. If you need new cabinets, now is the time to update storage capacity with drawer inserts, roll-out trays or more shelves. You can also choose a closed cabinet design, a glass face to display the items in the cabinets, or even have open shelving.

During a kitchen remodel, you can also decide whether it makes sense to hide small appliances in cabinets or display them on the countertop. Another storage option is a new pantry, which can help you and your family stay organized. You may also want to consider having a kitchen island, with its own set of storage cabinets or shelves. Islands can also provide additional countertop and seating space.

On average, you should invest 5-15% of your home's current market value on a complete kitchen remodel (products and installation). Factor in 1/3 of the budget for cabinets, 1/3 for countertops, sinks, faucets and appliances and 1/3 for installation of the project. To estimate your project costs, check out our Kitchen Remodeling Cost Guide or use our Kitchen Estimator tool.

The time it takes to remodel your kitchen depends on the size of your project, the amount of work needed, and product lead times. The process can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months, averaging 2-3 weeks for a small project and 4-12 weeks for a larger, more complex project. These time estimates include the ordering and delivery of your custom products. During your site verification, ask our qualified kitchen contractor how long your project should take.

Until your products arrive, you won't need to make any changes. Once the remodel is ready to kick off, you can prep your home by doing the following:

• Start by removing anything hanging from kitchen walls. You'll also want to remove curtains and any breakable light fixtures.
• Empty your cabinets and drawers and clear everything off your countertops. Pack away and label items during the time of the renovation, so things stay organized. Set aside any essential items in an accessible area for use during the remodel.
• Keep the construction space as empty and clean as possible during each project phase. This might even be the perfect time to donate items you rarely use.
• Prevent the spread of dust and debris and limit other damage by placing protective covers over floors and entryways to adjacent rooms.

We will take care of covering your floors and entryways to protect them during your remodel.