We all love the look and durability of stainless steel. 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 and little fingerprints…uurghh! It becomes an eyesore in the kitchen… Of course, the supermarket shelves contain a number of harsh, chemical-based products that are designed to clean stainless steel. However, many of us these days [...]
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 [...]
Kitchen renovations can seem daunting and overwhelming. There are many different aspects to the kitchen and plenty of ways to change things, whether it is a basic change or a more extreme change like completely gutting it and starting new. Where then do you begin? What is the best approach to starting your renovation? Here are some things to consider when thinking about beginning a renovation · Decide what it [...]
