Your Kitchen Renovation Budget
Your Kitchen Renovation Budget: Where To Splurge And Where To Save
So, the time has come for your kitchen renovation. You've had enough of your poorly functioning layout and outdated doors and benchtops and decided to take the plunge and upgrade your space.
There are so many factors in creating a beautiful, functional kitchen that you will love, and interestingly, there are some places where more money won't necessarily bring you more form or functionality. Kitchens U Build will always offer you moreCHOICE so you can decide.
Read our full blog as we break down the best areas to splurge and the best areas to save while delivering you the kitchen of your dreams.
WHERE TO SAVE:
Installation – If you are handy and can do it yourself.
At Kitchens U Build, one of our most cost-effective product offerings is the ability to install your brand-new kitchen yourself. Making it easier to spend money on what's essential, self-installation is a great way to reduce your overhead costs and get your hands dirty. However, be true to yourself and your ability. Our kitchens are ‘real’ kitchens and when building a fully custom kitchen can sometimes be a challenge depending on the intricacies chosen. Ours are screwed together with solid backs so are relatively easy but some designs can be trickier than others. Time can also be a factor as we can do the installation quickly with full warranty.
Selling or a rental? Consider the number of drawers you include as this can make an impact to the final price. Also, using melamine for doors & panels and using laminate tops can reduce your spend but still give you a quality feel and look. Mix and match woodgrains and plain colours to give it that WOW factor without blowing the budget.
The new range of laminates and melamine doors are more affordable now than they ever have been and the range of colours, patterns and textures will blow your mind.
Design Guidance
Translating your ideas and needs into a fully working kitchen space isn't simply a matter of starting a Pinterest board (although that’s a great way to start). You need expert design advice to ensure that the things you're looking for are achievable and realistic and can be done on your budget and within your desired timeframe. Luckily, this is one aspect where you can save. Head to any Kitchens U Build showroom and enjoy a FREE kitchen design consultation. We have designed and built Kitchens for over 20 years and know what works and what areas of importance you should focus on.
Unless you are ready to go ahead then and now, never be pressured to buy ‘ON THE SPOT’. Many large companies demand this from their clients, but at Kitchens U Build, we allow the client to decide when they are comfortable and ready to proceed.
WHERE TO SPLURGE
STONE: If you want to splurge to complete the ultimate look, consider the new range of Mineral stone from Stone Ambassador or Caesarstone which are now all Silica Free. There are some great options available now and the pricing makes it more available to everyone.
Combine with Thermo or 2pac doors and some elegant handles from our TOUCH HANDLES range to complete the WOW factor.
HINGES & DRAWERS: While you might not be able to see them from the outside, your cupboard hinges and drawers are the MVP of your functioning kitchen. Think about how many times you open your cupboards & drawers daily, then times that by 365, and that's just for one year. If you don't want to replace this essential kitchen element, then it's important to choose quality and function from day one.
And the best thing? Our BLUM soft closing hinges are standard on all our products.
At Kitchens U Build, we use the absolute best hinges on the market, BLUM; with a lifetime warranty, BLUM hinges have been expertly designed and include a soft closing feature to keep your kitchen cupboards functioning as it should, and these are standard on all of our products. Our drawer systems are the best available, also from BLUM with a lifetime warranty but we can offer more choice with a more economical option if required.
APPLIANCES: Cooktops, fridges, and sinks are the three essential elements in any kitchen. When designing a kitchen, we ensure that all three components are within range to make it as functional as possible. Beyond the placement of these three elements, the quality of appliances is also paramount to your kitchen's lifespan.
So, we recommend investing money in well-made appliances that stand the test of time. Check out our range of kitchen appliances from quality brands, including MILANO by Hafele for the budget conscience & BLAUPUNKT with up to a 6-year warranty for the upmarket European touch.
ITS ALL ABOUT CHOICE! Being fully customizable, if you decide to purchase ANY appliances elsewhere, Kitchens U Build will help incorporate these into your next build.
If you want to know more about the best steps for your budget kitchen renovation, or want to obtain the WOW factor and go that little bit extra, contact the team today or visit your nearest Kitchens U Build showroom.