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Can you?????

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We liked the article so much that we decided to post some of what we felt were the most important points.

Spend… time on planning and budgeting

• make a list of things you can’t do without
• have an emergency fund – just in case
• do your research and always bargain for discounts

Save… on quantity of units 

This was a practical tip suggesting you go through everything in your current kitchen and dispose or sell everything you don’t need – the idea is that you’ll then need less cabinets.

Spend… on piped underfloor heating

• frees up wall space from heaters and air conditioning
• underground heating is wonderful in winter when the tiles would usually be cold
• less expensive than electric heating pads

We have two resources that can help you get a good feel for how much to budget for your kitchen renovation:

Resource 1: Our Kitchen Renovation Pricing Guide 

Resource 2: Our Kitchen Renovation Pricing Quiz

Save… on appliances

Not necessarily the quality of each appliance but more likely the amount of them – do you really need everything!

These are the must haves: stovetop and oven, fridge-freezer and dishwasher.

Spend… on benchtops

Simple enough this is because benchtops give an instant wow factor!

Check out our kitchen reno process here.

Save… on splashbacks

You can get a clean, sharp look with sheet metal or low cost tiles!

Spend… on taps and hardware 

• These need to be good quality to withstand years of use
• Ensuring all the hardware is the same material and colour creates a sharp luxurious look

Save… on sinks

• Sinks just don’t have a wow factor so why get the most expensive one
• If you are wanting a ceramic sink look for a bargain on ebay

Spend… on lighting

Since your kitchen is so well used and the centerpiece of most homes it makes sense to spend more on high quality lighting.

Save… on flooring

There are simply better areas to spend your money. High quality slate tiles or poured concrete are great options.

Well that’s it. We hope you enjoyed this summary of another fantastic article on Houzz. Let us know in the comments what you would spend your money on and how you would save your money.

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We thought we’d highlight some of the tips mentioned in this article. And we’ll take the opportunity to let our readers know about some of the resources we’ve pulled together to help them figure out how much their kitchen renovation should cost. 

How Much Will A Budget Kitchen Renovation Cost?

In the Houzz article, Adam mentions that the range for a budget kitchen makeover is between $10,000 and $25,000. We agree with this range. We have two resources that can help you get a good feel for how much a budget kitchen renovation could cost.

Resource 1: Our Kitchen Renovation Pricing Guide 

Resource 2: Our Kitchen Renovation Pricing Quiz

Budget Kitchen Renovation Tips

Adam shares some great tips in his article. We’ve summarised them below:

1. Make use of Ikea’s cabinets as they come in many different finishes and sizes
2. A gold tile paint on subway style splash backs can give an illusion of luxury

How Much Will A Mid-Range Kitchen Renovation Cost?

Adam mentions that a mid-range kitchen will cost between $20,000 and $50,000. We feel that $50,000 is getting to the high end in terms of the prices for our kitchen renovations. Perhaps this is because of the higher property values in Sydney.

In our kitchen renovation quiz you have a choice between a small, medium and large kitchen. You’re then prompted for the type of cabinets, hardware, bench tops etc… Even if you choose the most expensive options for a large kitchen the cost is $42,770.

Mid Range Budget Kitchen Renovation Tips

Once again Adam has some excellent pointers for saving money on mid range kitchens:

1. Use Caesarstone’s Calacatta Nuvo rather than a marble finish
2. Use Veneer instead of timber
3. Use marble lookalike tiles

How Much Will A High End Luxury Kitchen Cost?

Adam mentions that high end luxury kitchens can cost between $50,000 and $100,000. Most of our customers fit into the budget and  mid-range categories… so if you want to find out more about luxury kitchens we suggest you check out the article on Houzz.

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1. Allow Plenty of Time To Plan

Don’t rush it. A kitchen reno is challenging enough without having to deal with tight deadlines. Give yourself plenty of time to plan. Start by focusing on style.

Style is something an interior designer can help with. We have a very helpful interior designer, named Nadine. Give her a ring if you like.

Definitely scour the web and magazines for design ideas. We love houzz.com.au.

We provide a comprehensive pricing guide that will help you estimate an approximate budget for the renovation. Leave some room in your budget for contingencies and things you haven’t considered.

2. Think About the Flow

The kitchen is a hub of activities that need to flow together smoothly.

It’s easy to focus on aesthetics but pay  just as much (or more) attention to functionality. Ask yourself, how easy will to be to work in the new kitchen?

Different components should be arranged properly such that one can move effortlessly from one activity to another.

For example, where are your storage areas in relation to the cooking area and sink? Ensure that you can move from the fridge to the cooking area to the sink to the storage cabinets with ease.

A poorly designed kitchen will be a daily source of irritation and frustration.

3. Include plenty of natural light

Most homeowners tend to neglect natural lighting, focusing mostly on indoor lighting. But having plenty of natural light brightens the kitchen, giving it a joyous and lively feel.

Consider installing sliding or bi-fold doors with lots of glass and minimal frame.

Consider large windows especially over work areas.

Exclusiv Kitchens can help with the entire kitchen renovation process.

4. Stick to one style

Choose a style you like and stick with it. This style will then guide all other aspects including the finishing, painting, lighting and countertop materials.

Style options include modern, traditional and contemporary. Check out this great post: 12 Great Kitchen Styles — Which One’s for You?

You can also base your overall style on a specific colour.

You should decide all this in the planning stage. Look through as many pictures as possible.

5. Layer your indoor lighting

To shine, your kitchen needs multiple lights. With so many surfaces and levels – from the countertops to the floor – you need a range of fixtures for proper overall lighting.

Layering also gives your kitchen a warm feel.

There are so many lighting options to choose from including overhead lights, pendants, under-cabinet lights, mood lights, up lights, down lights and so on.

Try to mix in several styles to keep the design interesting.

6. Think of the Utilities

Kitchens have plenty of utilities – gas, water and electricity.

Do not forget to factor these in when planning your renovation.

Talk to your contractor to determine how they will be affected by the renovation and how to go about handling them. Exclusiv Kitchens can help with all aspects of your renovation including plumbing and electrical.

Look into the permits you might need to make any modifications or simply ask us.

7. Think Low-maintenance

Elegance aside, you need to think of how easy it will be to maintain your new kitchen.

Certain materials may look nice but are difficult to maintain.

So when you are designing your surfaces such as floor and countertop, find materials that last long and are easy to clean.

Exclusiv Kitchens provide laminate and stone!

Do your research during planning, finding out what materials are best for your kitchen and their price ranges. Check out our kitchen renovation pricing guide for more detail.

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The below ideas will give you some tips on how to maximize your small kitchen space while adding some elegance to it.

1. Natural Light

A well-lit kitchen feels larger than a darkened one. Natural light always produces better hue outcomes compared to fluorescent. Any form of window treatments like shades, curtains and blinds should be kept to a minimum in order to let in more natural light, especially during the day.

2. Bench top Creativity

Details that are carefully designed will always give an outstanding style to your small kitchen. For instance, granite-like laminate bench tops pair particularly well with cabinetry in a classic white and this gives the illusion of space.

3. Open-Shelf Cabinet Storage

Your kitchen storage and display space can be improved by using a run of various cabinets with open shelves. The shelves could offer a convenient place for storing your cookbooks without having to overload the whole kitchen with closed-off cabinets.

4. Colours

The right colour usage can make a kitchen appear larger. Light colours used on walls will reflect light, which other than looking attractive can enhance the feeling of space. Make sure that the colours on the cabinet finishes match those used on walls. Matching floor colours with the walls and cabinets can be helpful.

5. Glass Cabinets

Glass-front cabinets will ensure your small kitchen remains well lit and airy. In case you do not like to have all your dish ware on an open display, you can install frosted glass-front doors to achieve a similar outcome.

In summary, simplicity is a major contributor to space; if you arrange everything in an orderly manner, well maintained and cleaned,the area will definitely appear bigger. Your cooking area will not only look clean but also roomy. Generally, lighting, appliances and storage are significant in achieving a spacious look. Cabinets and bench tops must be deep while your lighting should remain natural. More compact and smaller appliances will also assist in saving space. Whether your kitchen is small or large, you can still achieve a spacious impression-it’s all in your technique.

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