You cannot deny the fact that a ‘kitchen makes
your house come alive’, especially if you love to cook and throw a delicious
spread for your loved ones. But, along with being an important area of the house,
a kitchen is also an expensive one to build, renovate or maintain. Therefore,
many Australians keep postponing their kitchen renovation & design plans.
In fact, most people who endeavor to renovate their kitchen on a crisp budget
end up spending more money than planned without achieving the desired results.
But, what if we tell you that you can give a new look and feel to your kitchen
without overspending? Read on to know how!
Well, to start off, you need a prudent plan. The
perfect kitchen revamp will be a marriage of functionality and aesthetic
appeal. In this blog, we have shared some simple yet clever tips and tricks
that can help you pull off a kitchen renovation on a budget.
- Make and Follow a To-Do List
From kitchen benchtops to commercial fitouts,
every need can be fulfilled in a timely and affordable manner by creating a
to-do list and following it religiously. You must list down the work required
for renovating your kitchen as it will give you clarity on the furniture,
fixtures, and appliances as well as the trades needed.
But, a perfect to-do list can be made only when
you visualize your new kitchen. So, begin with envisaging how you want your revamped
kitchen to look. Once you have decided the layout, consider the possible
options for various components, such as kitchen benchtops, cabinetry, flooring,
lighting & plumbing fixtures, and splashbacks, based on your budget.
- Finalize the Design & Trades People
As soon as you have the kitchen’s floor plan is ready,
get into the nitty-gritties of designing and decorating your new kitchen. You
may opt for a vintage, modern or contemporary look. A key point to remember
here is that, style is not about following the latest or popular trends.
Instead, you should use your creativity to give a timeless appeal and a
personal touch to your kitchen.
For example, inexpensive stone splashback is a
wise choice, as it is available in a broad range of patterns and colours,
thereby giving you the flexibility to pick the pattern and colour that blends
well with your kitchen. Renovating the kitchen on a budget calls for selecting
the right tradespeople who offer exceptional services for kitchen renovation
& design at competitive prices.
- Stick to Quality & Spend Money Cautiously
Being on a budget does not mean you have to
compromise or settle. You need to research the market extensively to know about
the suppliers who can cater to your demands for premium quality kitchen
furniture, appliances, and décor items without putting a dent in your wallet.
By using your knowledge and negotiation skills,
you can get even the most durable and beautiful products, such as marble and granite benchtops at reasonable prices. You should get the benchtop, cabinets,
and sink built in such a way that a balance between the work area and the
storage area is maintained.
Just remember the golden rule “form follows
function” while renovating your kitchen. This will enable you to focus on
making your kitchen user-friendly and beautiful despite being on a tight
budget.