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Kitchens have evolved from being a separate, closed place to complete domestic tasks – cooking and dish washing – into a social space that often blends into the adjacent living areas. They are the living heart of a home and given the amount of time spent there it makes sense for a kitchen to be practical, modern and look good.
This type of project is a significant undertaking that requires the full commitment of everyone in your household: whether you want to give the room a makeover or to increase your home’s overall market value, hiring experienced and trustworthy kitchen builders to do the job is a worthy investment.
An outdated kitchen doesn’t inspire or encourage people in your household to make the most of it. Or maybe the previous homeowners have a different style than yours.
It would be a great idea to start looking for ideas in renovating a kitchen to suit your family’s personality and vibe.
This is true too: food cooked in a renovated kitchen always tastes better 😉
When you see your kitchen beginning to deteriorate, that’s a pretty good reason to do kitchen renovations. Maybe your cabinets are falling apart, benchtop tiles chipping, wallpaper peeling or paint fading.
If this is already happening in your kitchen, then you should consider doing a kitchen renovation before any accidents happen while you’re cooking or preparing food.
If you’re looking to sell your home, then remodeling even a few rooms can help increase its resale value in the market.
Most buyers prefer not to have to spend additional money to upgrade a kitchen, which is a harder job than other rooms.
Don’t forget to brew some coffee just before a buyer inspection for that extra homely feel.
Sustainability and being eco-friendly are key trends in home improvement today. You can renovate your kitchen so you reduce your carbon footprint and conserve energy.
In effect, you can also lower your electrical consumption and reduce utility expenses.
Costs of kitchen renovation in Melbourne are dependent on many factors like the size and shape of your kitchen, the design, the quality of appliances and even how fast you need the work done.
A general rule of thumb is to set the budget at 5 to 15% of the home’s market value, and at least $1,000 per metre squared.
So for a small kitchen that’s less than 8 metres squared, it’s best to prepare at least $10,000. Expenses for bigger remodeling projects can reach $60,000 or more.
Get in touch to get a more accurate estimate – we can then visit you to have a look at the current kitchen, discuss your requirements and get a sense of what work needs to be done.
You’ll save money as economies of scale kick in and the costs associated to running a project: access to the site, hiring specialist machinery, etc…
Read up about our bathroom renovations too.
Assess your needs and wants before you start the project. Are you replacing the kitchen altogether or want to retain parts of it? Do you need to upgrade your appliances too? Have a clear picture of what you want your kitchen to look like. Include in the plan what theme or color scheme you want to adopt, and what materials, tools and equipment you’re looking to purchase.
Ask yourself how often will you be using the space? Will heavy duty cooking be done or just simple meals for the family? Keep in mind that at the bare minimum, it should be easier for you to reach the sink, fridge and cooking area in your space too.
Take into account what your kitchen looks like now and if any major changes need to be done in terms of layout, in order for you to achieve your dream design. You also have to consider updates to the plumbing and electrical configurations — a good builder will be able to advise you about this.
It depends on a number of factors, like the size of the kitchen and how much work needs to be done. You’re looking at spending at least $1,000 per metre squared
A project will normally take at least 6 weeks, depending on the scope of the renovation plan.
It’s hard to put an exact monetary value, but you can demand a higher price when you resell your home. On average, you can expect a return of at least 50% of the expenses incurred during kitchen renovations.
Products from IKEA typically come in standard sizes, so it will be difficult if you have special requirements. If you want a specific look for your kitchen, IKEA may not have the right pieces and equipment for you to achieve it.
While many are going the DIY route, it’s a better idea to hire expert builders who have years of experience in the industry.
You can get in touch with us for a free, no-obligation consultation and we can take it from there!
Think Simple Builders have over 35 years of building experience in the area where you live: we are your local builder.
We’re built many kitchens over the years and have built a network of trusted local suppliers to ensures we delight our customers once we finish a project.
Think Simple Builders is owned an operated by Tom Zmijarevic, a veteran builder with many years of experience as registered domestic builder.
Tom values honesty, reliability and takes pride in his work using best practice techniques. Our mission is to provide a specialised building service to local government, civil construction and building industries and to the private residential sector.
