Yes, backwards is right. Buying a new kitchen first is far and away
the best leverage plan. It comes down to the person who buys first,
can't complain.

I did it backwards. I now have a used glider but new hardwood floors,
new mantle, new 13' entertainment center and (later this year) a new
kitchen.

Then again we must understand that (depending on the glider) the asset
can gain in value if you don't count the recurring costs of tie downs,
winter storage, insurance, annuals, contests, etc, etc, etc. OK, maybe
we just shouldn't do there either.