You’ll be pleased to know that it’s not too hard to give your tired old kitchen a face-lift without spending a fortune. In fact, there are plenty of budget-friendly ways to refresh your existing cabinetry. In our latest blog we're sharing our top tips for to breathe new life into this oh-so-important space in your home! So, roll up your sleeves, put on your ‘can-do’ face and let your creative [...]
Keeping your kitchen clean is an obvious must. Not only does your food prep area need to be hygienic, but it needs to look, feel and smell clean too. After all, if yours is a typical Australian household, the kitchen is probably the most well-used space in the house: food prep, meals, socializing, relaxing, casual entertaining… it all happens right here in the kitchen! Your kitchen cupboard doors and kickboards [...]
Planning to sell your property? Now’s the time to step back and look at every area of your home as your prospective buyer will see it: take out the emotion; distance yourself from the memories and sentimentality and look at each room as it really is. Chances are you’ll need to do a bit of sprucing up before you list the place on the open market, and we’re going to [...]
It’s a common question: should I reface or replace my kitchen? Sometimes the answer isn’t too hard to arrive at, especially if it comes down to budget and time. While a total kitchen renovation would generally be most homeowner’s ultimate choice, it’s not always practical or affordable. Refacing is a budget-friendly and very effective way of breathing new life into a kitchen that’s a bit tired or outdated… or [...]
Are you thinking of renovating your kitchen? How exciting, and perhaps terrifying at the same time - especially if you have kids! Between trying to prepare meals, wash dishes and run a household, when the kitchen is out of action for a period of time because of a renovation, it can be tricky maintaining a sense of normalcy and even sanity in the home. There are ways to make it [...]
It’s well-used. It’s busy. And It’s vital for efficiency in your every-day life. There’s no doubt about it: your kitchen is the unsung hero of the home. That’s why, when it comes to doing your kitchen re-model, you don’t want to stuff it up. It needs to be right, and right first time. We’ve noticed that there are a few common mistakes that a lot of homeowners make when they [...]
They’re in fashion, and they’re better than ever. Across the country, homeowners are continuing to embrace the idea of a butler’s pantry. But not because they employ a butler. Because, bring this old-fashioned concept up to date and you have the ultimate in practicality and functionality. Butler’s pantries are making family life and entertaining easier, more convenient and less stressful for many Australians every day. So, let’s get this [...]
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 [...]
