Hi! We are doing an update on our kitchen (not moving anything, no new cabinets). We are scheduled to start July 18th. I'm wondering if there is anything we can do before that (or what I should do to be ready). I'm wondering if there's a correct order to do things.

These are the things we're having done:

paint cabinets

add hood and vent for hood (no ventilation currently)

build filler and molding above upper cabinets to ceiling

legs on island

toe kick around island

new appliances

new countertops

new backsplash

Can I hold my slabs now or is it too early? Should I order my appliances now? Should I order the backsplash now?

I'm assuming I should have the carpenter do all the construction and painting before having the fabricator install the countertops and have the carpenter install the appliances? Does the backsplash come last?

I hope this makes sense.

Thanks,

Stephanie