Basic kitchen renovation can be easier if we have a list of things already planned out. Once a renovation is done and if does not turn out as good as you expected then all the time and money that you have spent would go to waste. So it is always better to hire an experienced contractor. While doing a kitchen renovation the one thing you should not avoid are the cabinets. Cabinets can be very useful and they can avoid a lot of space issues. Also, you can also add good lightings, countertops, deep drawers and pullout storages etc. All these would help you to have a good and utility kitchen. Here is a blog http://www.lancastercustoms.com/blog/kitchen-renovation/10-tips-on-how-to-prepare-your-kitchen-for-a-renovation/ that shares some tips on how to prepare your kitchen. I hope you would find it useful.