As a homeowner, you know when a certain area of ​​your home starts to spiral out of control. Maybe the tiles in his bathroom are cracking and crumbling, or maybe the countertops in his kitchen are starting to peel off. Either way, he knows it will be time to undertake large-scale renovation projects if he has left entire rooms to deteriorate. What will be involved in a total kitchen remodel job? These are the five big areas you’ll want to address when you start.

1. Furniture. So, the furniture in your kitchen can be the most neglected in the whole house. Whether it’s the chairs and table where everyone eats breakfast or another shelf used to store kitchen utensils, these pieces are often allowed to deteriorate in a way that they would never be allowed in your living room or bedroom (the small amount of time spent here may be the reason). Before making changes in other areas, try to coordinate future design with your furniture choices.

2. Appliances. Old appliances aren’t just an eyesore; they also contribute to higher energy bills and poor overall performance. Are you noticing that your drinks are not so cold anymore? Have you been a victim of spoiled food? Once you factor in these drawbacks to the look of an old appliance, you should come to the conclusion that it’s time to buy a new refrigerator or range. Going from electric stoves to gas stoves will almost always equate to better food preparation.

3. Countertops. No kitchen renovation project would be complete without a countertop replacement. Material options and price points will make it convenient for you to make a switch regardless of budget constraints. Granite countertops remain a very popular choice due to their durability and exquisite appearance, but acrylic options will also serve you well if you’re on a very limited budget.

4. Cabinets. Just by walking into your kitchen and looking around you will see how much influence your cabinets have on the room. Considering they could wrap around half the room, you really need to make a move once they deteriorate. Cabinet replacement is a major project, which may require a lot of changes to the house, but putting the cabinet back into another is a relatively low-impact job. You’ll have new siding on all your cabinets, plus new hardware for your knobs and pulls.

5. Accessories. Another small but high-impact area of ​​kitchens will be accessories. Your kitchen sink can frame the room, depending on the overall design. Either way, you should think of the sink as part of the overall design, so be prepared to match the model you choose with your cabinetry, flooring, and countertops. If you’re looking for a way to further complement the sink, look to match the style and materials with cabinet hardware or lamps scattered around the room.