3 Of Our Best Kitchen Renovation Tips
So you’ve decided to take the plunge and invest in a new kitchen. If you’ve dreamed, saved and planned for months, you won’t want to miss our top kitchen renovation tips to make sure your new kitchen will be the ultimate kitchen of your dreams.
After over 30 years in kitchen renovations Melbourne, Lindsay Williams, regular winner of national design awards and owner of Mint Kitchens Burwood knows a thing or two about designing a stunning kitchen that is also a joy to work in.
Here are Lindsay’s top kitchen renovation tips to consider prior to starting your renovation journey.
KITCHEN RENOVATION TIP 1: CONSIDER WHY YOU ARE RENOVATING
Is it functionality?
Do you need more space to work on the bench? Do you want to have an inviting space to entertain family and friends? Or do you simply need a kitchen with great storage solutions & everything at hand.
Is it style?
Perhaps you would like your kitchen colours, materials and appliances just more suited to your personal style or the style of your home.
Is it value?
Maybe you’re thinking of selling your home sometime in the future and you’d like to add value to your home.
It could be all of the above, but whatever your reasons, it’s important to be clear about your motivation for renovating as it will help your designer plan a kitchen that suits all your requirements.
You’ll need to figure out what you like about your existing kitchen and what exciting new additions and improvements you’d like your new kitchen.
KITCHEN RENOVATION TIP 2: CONSIDER YOUR APPROXIMATE BUDGET
With all the excitement of researching your new kitchen, it’s easy to skip over the costs which can stack up if you’re unprepared. It’s a good idea to start off with a ball park figure as your budget and then speak with a design professional to see if your goals are achieveable within that budget.
Speak with your designer about what areas you can splurge on and where to save money. For example, laminate door finishes are a great alternative to 2 pack paint finishes, they’re more durable, easy to maintain & definitely budget friendly.
A full understanding of what the budget needs to cover will make things clearer. Speak with your renovation company about what is included in the quote.
A full understanding of what the budget needs to cover will make things clearer. Speak with your renovation company about what is included in the quote.
KITCHEN RENOVATION TIP 3: CHOOSE A PROFESSIONAL
Choosing a renovation professional is likely to be the most important step in kitchen renovation success. An experienced and qualified kitchen designer can help you bring your ideas to life, while advising you of potential pitfalls and mistakes before you make them.
As a new kitchen is likely to be a large investment that will last decades, it’s important that you get the right advice.
Some questions that you should ask any companies you’re considering before signing on with a kitchen renovation company are:
- Are you Registered Building Practitioners?
- Do you have the correct insurances?
- Can you show me some of your past work?
- Do you have any past clients I can speak with about their experience working with you?
- What is the warranty on the build and what does it cover?
- What is included in your price?
- Do you project manage the process?
If you’re looking for kitchen renovations Melbourne, contact your friendly kitchen designer at your most convenient kitchen showroom in Melbourne for more kitchen design tips. Burnley, Burwood, Carnegie, Moonee Ponds and Richmond.
