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Infrastructure..moving walls, windows and doors, plumbing and electrical to the most ideal configuration. Followed by high quality cabinetry with the most innovative efficient components to house the things you use. Counter tops next, then sink.
Flooring, plumbing fixtures, light fixtures and appliances can always be upgraded later if necessary.
I have experience in both lower cost renovation, for rental units, as well as higher end renovations, for executive type communities, and in both cases there are LOTS of people that "miss the boat" when it comes to functionality! Whether you are a working class family in a rental or some affluent family your life will be greatly enhanced by having a kitchen that had the doors & windows laid out for visibility to the yard, easy access to bring groceries in from the store, a sink / dishwasher that is configured for easy clean-up and prep area that are safe.
The costs for getting the layout "right" is often surprisingly affordable -- if yo can stay within the footprint of the home it really can make a "dream kitchen" within reach of nearly everyone. Of course in rentals I use things like flat pack cabinets and counters made of affordable laminate while in the executive neighborhood custom cabinetry and natural stone counters are expected -- that makes one renovation cost under $100/sq ft while the other is 4x++ ...
All the things that can be done "down the line" also means smart landlords can make money from appreciation as neighborhoods shift toward higher end buyers.
What a silly waste that design is! Hard to see in Dave's picture but they use a wall mount lever and tiny button -- NOT what you want over a stove! I bet lots of splashing / spills...
The Karbon deck mount faucet might work in some modern style kitchens but as far as pot fillers go the designs with BIG easy to use valves are the best --
I don't think this is a good question to ask really. I immediately thought of a pro style Wolf range; I'd want one of those and a couple of induction burners. But realistically, I think the highest cost would be the cabinets.
What a silly waste that design is! Hard to see in Dave's picture but they use a wall mount lever and tiny button -- NOT what you want over a stove! I bet lots of splashing / spills...
The Karbon deck mount faucet might work in some modern style kitchens but as far as pot fillers go the designs with BIG easy to use valves are the best --
Very cool design though.
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Kohler Karbon Pot Filler
