Kitchen Remodeling in Redan, GA

Cabinet doors get the attention in a showroom, but what you notice after a few years of daily use is everything behind them: how the drawers glide, whether the hinges still hold the doors straight, and whether that deep corner is any use at all. A kitchen remodeling project in Redan is a good time to choose the hardware inside the cabinets as carefully as the finish outside.

Drawer slides and drawer boxes

Full-extension slides let a drawer open its entire depth, so whatever sits at the back comes out into full view. Three-quarter slides are common in basic lines and leave the last part of the drawer under the counter. Soft-close slides catch the drawer near the end of its travel and pull it shut quietly, which also protects the contents of heavy drawers.

The drawer box matters too. Dovetailed solid-wood or plywood boxes hold up well under heavy pots, while stapled particleboard boxes can loosen over time. Check the weight rating of the slides used for wide pot drawers.

Hinges and door alignment

Most modern cabinets use concealed hinges that adjust in three directions, so doors can be realigned if they sag or drift. Soft-close hinges slow the door before it meets the cabinet. Tall doors may need a third hinge to stay flat, and a door beside a wall or appliance may need a wider opening angle so the roll-out shelf behind it can slide past.

Storage inserts worth planning in

Inserts turn ordinary boxes into organized storage. Popular options include pull-out trash and recycling bins, roll-out shelves in base cabinets, vertical dividers for baking sheets and cutting boards, spice pull-outs beside the range, and corner fittings such as a lazy Susan or swing-out shelves. An appliance garage on the counter, with a lift-up or tambour door, hides a toaster and coffee maker but needs an outlet inside.

Plan inserts during layout, not after delivery. Many need a specific cabinet width or a door without a center stile, and some clash with the plumbing in a sink base.

Utilities, appliances and templating around storage

Electrical and plumbing locations limit where inserts can go. A sink base already holds the drain, supply lines, shutoffs and perhaps a disposal, so a trash pull-out usually sits beside it rather than below. Outlets for an appliance garage, a charging drawer or under-cabinet lights have to be placed before the walls are closed.

Appliance clearances matter as well. A drawer bank next to the dishwasher needs a filler wide enough that its handles clear the dishwasher door. Countertops are templated only after every cabinet, including special bases for inserts, is installed and level, and the footprint of a counter-mounted appliance garage is marked on the template.

Repair allowances and the written estimate

Removing old cabinets sometimes reveals water-stained subfloor under the sink or damaged drywall behind the dishwasher. Since those conditions cannot be seen in advance, an estimate may include a repair allowance: a stated amount or a described scope for that kind of repair, with anything beyond it priced and approved before it proceeds.

The estimate should also name the cabinet line, its box material, the slides and hinges included and each insert, so you know exactly what is being installed. Wall colors can be coordinated through our interior painting in Redan, and work in other rooms is described on our Redan remodeling services page.

Permits for a Redan address

Redan lies in DeKalb County. If your kitchen project includes plumbing, electrical or structural changes, you can check with the county’s Planning & Sustainability Department, which handles permits, plan review and inspections, whether your scope needs a permit.

Questions about kitchen storage and permits in Redan

Are full-extension drawer slides worth it?

For most kitchens, yes. Full-extension slides bring the back of the drawer out past the cabinet face, so nothing gets lost under the counter. That matters most in deep pot drawers and in drawers for lids, food containers or spices. Choose a weight rating suited to what the drawer will hold, and soft-close action if you want drawers to shut gently.

Which office handles permits for a kitchen remodel in Redan?

Redan is in DeKalb County, and the county’s Planning & Sustainability Department handles permits, plan review and inspections. If your remodel includes plumbing, electrical or structural changes, ask that department whether your scope needs a permit before work begins. A short written description of the planned changes helps the staff give an accurate answer.

What is an appliance garage?

An appliance garage is a small cabinet that sits on the countertop, usually in a corner or between the counter and the wall cabinets, with a door that lifts, slides or rolls up. It keeps a toaster, coffee maker or mixer out of sight but ready to use. It needs an outlet inside, and its footprint must be planned before the countertop is templated.

Let us look inside your cabinets

To talk about storage that works better than what you have now, call 404-409-4448. We can visit, note what your current cabinets do well and badly, and prepare a written estimate for the new layout.