Resource Library


Every project varies in scope and size. Some of the items below may not pertain to your project. Explore the different tools and tips we've provided to see which items help you feel more comfortable and prepared for the exciting renovation process you are about to undertake. 

Planning and Measuring

For replacement projects, take initial rough measurements and photos of your space. Pictures are truly worth a thousand words and can be extremely helpful when you are explaining your current space and any issues or obstacles.

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Project Workbook

Project Workbook 

If you'd like a step-by-step guide, then this is the place to start. This savable document has check lists and links to all the items from our library summarized in one document.

Instructions

Simple Planner & Graph pdf

The graph paper included in the pdf can be used to measure any space not just a kitchen.

Article

Working with Kitchen Cabinet Designers

Read this article to see what Decora has to say about planning for your renovation.

Video

Video: How to measure your kitchen

2:23 minute video on how to take simple measurements. This can be applied to rooms other than kitchens.

Budgeting

The National Kitchen and Bath Association's rule of thumb for a kitchen remodel
is that the cost should be between 10% - 20% of your home's value.

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Workbook

Kitchen Renovation Budget

This comprehensive tool will help create a budget for your entire Kitchen project by giving you typical spending ranges and percentages.

Workbook

Bathroom Renovation Budget

This comprehensive tool will help estimate a budget for your bathroom project by helping you calculate SF and exploring spending ranges and percentages. 

Calculator

Renovation cost calculator

Setting budget expectations is important. Read more from our partner Schrock Cabinets.

Video

How much does
a new kitchen cost?

Watch this video from our friends at Miralis.

Article

How to remodel
on a budget [8 tips]

Read this article to see what KraftMaid has to say and try their project calculator at the end of the article.

Financing

Think through your finance options. Financing can help you pay for all or some of your project.

Learn more about home improvement finance options available to good-credit consumers.

Style and Inspiration

Defining your style can take time. Browse through multiple sites and platforms.
Find one place to keep track of them all.
(Create a free account with a site like Milanote, Pinterest, or Houzz)
Bring your device to your first appointment and show your designer your collection of ideas.

Instruction

The Collection of Inspiration

Read our blog post before you start collecting inspiration to get some ideas on where to begin.

Inspiration

Get Started

Visit the Get Started section on Decora's website and move to their Inspiration Gallery. 

Ideas

E-Space Articles

Look through different articles, videos, and photos to begin to define the styles you like.

Resources

Cabinet Video Library

Browse Schrock's Cabinet Video Library and then move to their Inspiration Gallery.

Article

Explore Your Style

Explore your style with KraftMaid and learn more about the 5 most common styles.

Comparison

Brochure

Masterbrand compares PureStyle cabinetry to old-fashion Thermofoil, stained, and painted cabinetry. 

Comparison

Brochure

Schrock explains the difference between solid wood and veneer doors. 

Brochures

Decora Cabinets

Brochures

Miralis Cabinets

Brochures

Schrock Cabinets

Brochures

KraftMaid Cabinets

Brochures

Mantra Cabinets

Brochures

Wolf Classic Cabinets

Brochures

Product Documentation

We've collected a list of product documentation to help answer questions you may have before, during, or after install. 

PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION
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