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You might not think your kitchen is fancy enough to be renovated, but the truth is-your kitchen deserves a makeover.

A kitchen can be so much more than just a room where people cook. It is the heart of your home-the place where you gather with family and friends, share meals and memories. If you’re looking for ways to make your kitchen more beautiful, functional and inviting.

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Update an old layout

One of the main reasons for restructuring your kitchen is to enhance the functioning of your room everyday. Kitchens that have not been changed for some time tend to have several quirks. These might include unpleasant settings that do not enable you to open the fridge when some drawer is open or minimum countertop space for dinner preparation.

Update old materials.

Kitchen materials also degrade, regardless of how hard they appear when they are originally installed. You may want to contemplate a makeover if the linoleum curls away from the floorboards, the Formica counters are damaged, and the pink Eisenhower cabinet is pelted.

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Renew Kitchen to suit your family

Renew your kitchen to make it an environment that works for your everyday requirements, Your home requirements change while you raise a growing family. 

You need additional room, a countertop, an oven and a burner, a bigger refrigerator, and even more storage for cabinets and garages in the house. Or you could wish to have a gourmet kitchen with quartz compartments, 

a pot rack, a warm drawer, a special wine refrigerator and a large number of coffee seats for guests to see you dice and chop. If your lifestyle doesn’t match, the renovation of the kitchen might build your fantasies’ kitchen.

 

3. Increase Energy & Water Savings

Update your energy & water saving equipment

You may save energy and water with a kitchen refurbishment.

It might seem quirky and retro if your refrigerator is from the 1950s, but it requires a lot of power to function. 

Kitchens are actually only a shock of powerful equipment, including microwaves, burners, stoves and dishwashers. If the equipment is more than 25 years old, the Energy Star seal of the EPA will not stamp it. 

The expense of repairs is considerable and components may be hard to locate if one of these old appliances should break down.

Renovating a vintage kitchen provides several possibilities of updating energy, water-saving and eco-smart components if you’re anxious about the expenditures for your pocketbook and the environment.

 

The Main Point of  Renovating your Kitchen:

1) a renovated kitchen looks great

No one buys a new house because they want an ugly kitchen. A renovation will give your home that updated look that sells homes better than any other upgrade.

2) a renovated kitchen saves money

Kitchen renovations cost less in the long run because they add value to your property when it comes time to sell or refinance – which means more money in your pocket.

3) A renovated kitchen is the perfect gathering spot

It’s no wonder so many family photos are taken in the kitchen! Whether you have a formal dining room or not, your kitchen should be where everyone likes to hang out. You can accomplish this by adding stylish seating and storage space for snacks, drinks, plates and other kitchen essentials.

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Common Question for Renovating Kitchen:

Is it better to renovate or rebuild?

When choosing between renovation and rebuilding, one of the most important things to consider is whether you’ll get more for your money by renovating or rebuilding. 

A renovation will often be cheaper than a new build because of labour and materials. A lot also depends on the location of the property and whether you’re in a property market that’s growing fast.

How do I choose what renovations to undertake?

  • One key thing to do when considering kitchen renovations is assessing how much you’ll use certain aspects of the kitchen. For example, if there are two people in your household who enjoy cooking then an open plan layout might work best for you rather than having two separate zones.
  • Another point to consider is budget. Often you can upgrade certain aspects of the kitchen without completely tearing it apart and starting from scratch, which will save you money. 
  • But if you do have a lot of work that needs doing then be prepared for this cost to add up quickly.
  • If your property is new or fairly modern then there shouldn’t be any reason not to renovate your kitchen as this can add value and extra style to your property.
  • If you’re planning on selling, then renovations could mean more money in your pocket when it comes time to sell.
  • The age of the house might also affect whether it’s worth renovating or rebuilding. A lot of the time you can renovate and update an older house in less time and for cheaper than if you were to rebuild.

When considering all these points it’s important to get quotes from professionals such as MyRenoDiary who specialise in kitchen renovations. We’ll be able to give you a more accurate estimate on costs and whether your proposed renovations are actually worth it.

Do I need permission to renovate?

When doing any work on your property, no matter how minor or major, you’ll usually need to get council approval before you begin. If the council says that you don’t require an approval then they’ll give you a ‘certificate of compliance’ which means you can start renovations once you’ve paid the relevant fees. This means less delays and more time to enjoy your new kitchen!

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Conclusion

We hope that you have learned about the many benefits of renovating your kitchen. If you’re looking for a trusted contractor to help bring your dream kitchen into reality, give us a call

We are experts in designing and installing kitchens-no matter what size or budget. Thanks for reading our blog post today on Kitchen Renovation 101: 3 Reasons Why You Should Renovate Your Kitchen Right Now.

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