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908.766.2006
www.trueleafkitchens.com
134 S. Finley Ave., Basking Ridge
Truly transform
the way you live
Decorate Your Home
for the Holidays with
Fine Interior/Exterior Design Services & Furnishings
49 Route 202, Ludlow Square
Far Hills NJ • 908.306.0372
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Mon.-Fri. 10am-5:30pm • Sat. 10am-5:00pm
Holiday Hours
Sun. 12/10/17 - 12/17/17 • 12pm-4:00pm
Gift Certificates Available
Holiday/Seasonal Silk
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CustomAvailable
Gifts, Linens, Home & Garden
Accents, Custom Outdoor/Indoor
Reupholstery, Outdoor Cushions,
Outdoor Furniture, Urns
& Planters
So you have the holidays ahead, parties to
plan, cards to get out, presents to shop for, the
last thing on your mind is that kitchen remod-
el you want to do next Spring or Summer,
right? Actually, now is the time to get the ball
rolling. The process usually takes longer than
most people realize and you don’t want to
rush something that you will enjoy for many
holidays to come.
Depending on the size of your project you
have to figure that it will take 3-6 months to
choose your designer and construction team,
finalize a detailed design and make material
selections, then 2-3 months to get permits and
procure all materials and another 1-2 months
to install everything and complete your punch
list. You may only be without a kitchen for 2-4
weeks but the process around it takes much
longer, usually 6-9 months total!
TO DO LIST THIS FALL:
Gather ideas –
use Houzz, Pinterest, or mag-
azine clippings to help give direction to your
architect, contractor or designer. Look for
interesting details that resonate with you that
will give your project that wow factor.
Hire a good designer/contractor –
Choose
your partner carefully, they will be part of your
life for many months. Have them come to your
house to measure and start the design process.
Start shopping for appliances now –
Your
kitchen will be designed around the appliances
and cabinetry cannot be ordered until you
have made your final appliance selections.
Most people greatly underestimate the time
needed to plan a remodeling project; don’t let
this happen to you! Stop by TrueLeaf Kitchens
this Fall to get started on that amazing new
space for you in 2018. Visit TrueLeaf Kitchens
showroom at 134 S. Finley Ave. Basking Ridge,
call for an appointment at 908-766-2006 or
visit their website at trueleafkitchens.com.
REMODELING IN 2018? START PLANNING NOW!
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