If you want to make it through your kitchen renovation with your sanity intact, you’ll have to grit your teeth and make the best of it. Nobody likes the dust, the noise, and the chaos, but thankfully there are things you can do to make your life easier and get through without having to alter your daily schedule too much. You need to: Plan Prepare and be Positive You’ve been [...]
Let’s face the facts: your tired old kitchen is getting on your nerves. The cabinetry is scratched and dented, the benchtops are outdated, the tiling has seen better days and it’s dark and dingy. When you have friends over, you really don’t like them to spend time in the kitchen area - it’s just downright embarrassing. Ideally, you’d love to rip the whole thing out and start again, but [...]
Riding the coat tales of last weeks blog Restyling your old kitchen on a budget - Our latest blog has some simple tips for modernising an old kitchen! There’s an undeniable beauty that’s unique to older kitchens. They are generally intensely practical, space efficient and homely. However, despite their old-world charm, sometimes they do need a freshen up. And, let me tell you, it’s not hard to make a modern [...]
When we remodel any part of our home, we need the capital outlay needs to be balanced with excellent results. And your kitchen renovation is no exception to the rule. You need to make sure that your renovation adds real value to your home, suits your needs and doesn’t do excessive damage to your pocket… The great news is that there are ways to save big when it comes [...]
Winter? Spring? Summer or Autumn? Is there a ‘best’ time of year to do your kitchen renovation? You’re planning a kitchen makeover. Right? And you want to make sure you do it right first time. The burning question is, what time of year is best to undertake a major home project like this one? Everyone has different suggestions, and that’s fine, but here are some points that might [...]
When most people think of kitchen improvements, they also think of the big numbers that tend to come with it and the cash that they may not have to inject into the project. Often, we forget that little budget-friendly improvements can make a big impact overall and can change the entire look and feel of the kitchen without a big price tag. Change the cabinets Opting to change up the [...]
The new kitchen you have dreamed of is finally coming true. Congratulations! But hang on, there’s just one small transitional step…did anyone tell you that you might be without your kitchen for a small while? Let’s be honest – kitchen makeovers aren’t pretty in the making. Of course, the ideal scenario is to leave town while your re-hash is underway. And if this is an option for you, well, by [...]
The kitchen is probably one of the most exciting rooms in your home to renovate. But it can also be a ‘make or break’ room – one that creates a real ‘wow’ factor or one that brings down the whole value of your house. That’s why it’s so important to know where to spend the big dollars. There’s no denying it: kitchen renovation costs money, so let’s make sure yours [...]
Kitchen renovation costs can add up quickly. That doesn’t mean that the renovations cannot be done without breaking the bank, and there are many ways to save money while having it still look like you have a brand-new kitchen. Figuring out what needs to be done, and how to do it on a budget doesn’t have to be difficult. Keeping in mind the following tips will ensure that you get [...]
