Kitchen Renovation - Where to start?

by Karl P. Kitchen Renovations Brisbane

A good kitchen renovation can add thousands to the value of your home and make you feel like you’re living in an interior design magazine. But with so much to consider, where do you start? We take a look at all you need to know.

For many, it’s the heart of the home; the room where all the family gets together and the ideal place to socialise. And when it comes to selling your home, a kitchen that you can be proud of is a big pull for home buyers. If you’re thinking of sprucing up your kitchen – whether to entice prospective buyers or to help you fall back in love with your home – here’s how to get started.

Write a wish list

What nicer way to start a home improvement project than with a wish list? This is a chance to pin point the style, colours and design preferences you’ve been hankering after – whether a minimal, sharp lined kitchen in glossy white or something more traditional with rustic stand-alone pieces

Establish your ideal features list too. Perhaps you’re desperate for more storage, or more worktop space, an American style fridge, integrated microwave or wine cooler? Don’t forget light fixtures and flooring.

Shop around for your ideal kitchen

You’ll already be aware of the number of firms out there all competing for your business. Bespoke kitchen makers are a popular option in Brisbane, Queensland.

If you go into store, most retailers will plan your kitchen for you using one of the ranges that they offer. Most companies do this free of charge while others do charge a fee that is redeemable if you decide to buy the kitchen from them.

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Some kitchen fitting companies will oversee and manage the full range of tradespeople that you need to renovate a kitchen – from electricians to plumbers. Alternatively, you can find a local builder or kitchen fitter who can probably do the job for less. It’s worth costing both options.

Although word of mouth referrals can often be a useful starting point to finding a local kitchen fitter, you should take time to research how long a company has been in business (the longer the better), whether they are insured or have the relevant credentials and what subcontractors they use.

We recommend that you get at least three different contractors estimates before choosing the final candidate, as this helps you to get the best possible value for money (of course!), but also to establish whether your final budget is manageable or requires obvious cut-backs. Better to find out now than to find yourself on the wrong side of debt in the weeks to come.