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Designed by: Susan Serra, CKD, CAPS

First Steps

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It's easy to become obsessed with creating a dream kitchen. Perhaps you spend time perusing beautiful images online, or you stop by showrooms filled with luxury projects on your lunch hour, or you eagerly absorb every detail as friends talk about their own renovations. When you are ready to start the process on your own renovation or remodel, however, it's time to step out of the dream and come back to reality—and consider the sticky subject of budget.

Next section: A Financial Plan

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