Many of us will live with an inadequate, less than functional or just plain ugly kitchen because we just don’t know what to expect when it comes to renovating. We’re not going to sugar-coat it for you – it’s messy, inconvenient, frustrating and often takes longer than expected when problems occur. BUT – it’s also incredibly fulfilling to see a dream kitchen emerge from the dust and decisions. We’re [...]
HOME >> Kitchen Renovations >> 9 Steps to Planning Your New Kitchen Your kitchen is the heart of the home, the place where love, in the form of food, is prepared and shared. Planning for a new kitchen requires some time and thought but the result will be a space that practically fulfils all your requirements and looks beautiful in your home. [...]
A kitchen renovation can be one of the most valuable things you can do for your home. It can immediately bring the house up to date, add finish and sparkle and change the way your home feels and functions. It can also be a stressful and complicated job to get done if the first part of the process doesn’t happen the way it should. Designing and planning your new [...]
HOME >> Kitchen Design >> Using Hidden Range Hoods for Sleek Kitchen Design In modern kitchen designs, there has been a shift towards concealing appliances behind cabinetry. This leads to the kitchen design appearing sleek, clean and beautifully finished. Installing a hidden range hood is one of the most popular ways of achieving this slick look within your kitchen. Why are hidden range hoods [...]
HOME >> Kitchen Design >> Using Modern / Smart Technology in Kitchens As modern technology advances, it is only fitting that our kitchens and the technology in them do as well. There are many modern kitchen ideas that incorporate all these new technologies. Smart refrigerators can show you what is inside without opening the door, motion sensitive faucets turn on or off instead of turning knobs. There are [...]
HOME >> Kitchen Renovations >> Where to Spend Money on Your Kitchen Renovation Where to spend your money on your kitchen renovation Where to spend money on your kitchen renovation is a more complicated question than you would think. Ask anyone undertaking a kitchen redo and you'll likely get a different answer from each person! The easy answer is YOU need to decide where your [...]
HOME >> Kitchen Renovations >> 5 Simple And Effective Ways To Clean Stainless Steel Appliances We all love the look and durability of stainless steel - shelves, benchtops, sinks, refrigerator doors or any of our other stainless steel kitchen gear; the challenge is, how do you keep it ‘stainless’? When it’s shiny and clean, you can’t beat it, but when it’s covered in streaks, marks [...]
HOME >> Kitchen Renovations >> How Long Do Kitchen Renovations Take? If you’ve made the decision update your kitchen, you may be wondering but are wondering how long kitchen renovations take. The answer to this all depends on what type of renovation you are looking for, as well as how quickly you want it to be finished. For example, if you're planning to take holidays or [...]
HOME >> Kitchen Renovations >> Should I Redesign, Renovate, or Restore My Kitchen? If you're looking to spruce up your kitchen design, you may be wondering how much work is needed to get your desired outcome. You may be happy with their kitchen as they are but want to make a few minor changes. Perhaps you want a complete do-over, replacing everything in the kitchen. [...]
