Planning any renovation in the home can be a challenging process. From the budget to the materials and everything in-between, the number of factors to consider soon becomes overwhelming for homeowners that haven’t upgraded their home before! Kitchen renovations are particularly tricky because of the plumbing and electrics involved.
However, with the assistance of Fitted Joinery, there’s no need to worry. Not only do we provide professional kitchen renovations in Canterbury, we offer our expertise and advice in this blog post, outlining four essential factors to planning your kitchen renovation below:
At the heart of your new kitchen renovation is the layout. Indeed, the layout is the foundation of the renovation! A good layout maximises the amount of usable space and enhances the functionality of your kitchen. We highly recommend an open-plan or U-shape design, which promotes workflow. However, the real secret to planning your new kitchen layout is taking the ‘kitchen work triangle’ into account.
The ’kitchen work triangle’ refers to the distance between your sink, stove and refrigerator. You don’t want to be walking miles to reach your refrigerator when you have food cooking on the stove, so minimising unnecessary movement between these spaces really shapes your layout design.
A kitchen renovation is going to cost money, and it’s up to you how much you’re willing to spend. Planning out a budget should be one of the very first things that you do! Once you know how much you’re okay with spending, allocate funds to the different aspects of your kitchen renovation. For example, the cabinetry, appliances, flooring and labour.
A good budget is perfectly balanced between cost and quality – if you cut corners at the start, you’ll spend more in the long-term.
Planning your kitchen renovation relies heavily on choosing and ordering good materials in advance. This includes the wood for your cabinets, or the granite for your countertops. You should always handpick materials known for durability, easy maintenance and long-lasting style – this doesn’t mean that they have to break the bank, though! Always carefully research suppliers before making your choices.
A good kitchen renovation also depends on good ventilation, which must be planned out in advance. You should browse through cooker hoods, and choose one proven to effectively remove cooking odours. The best cooker hoods improve your air quality and thus the comfort and functionality of the kitchen.
At Fitted Joinery, we provide a range of exceptional kitchen renovations across Canterbury. If you’re concerned about planning your kitchen renovation from scratch, let us help! We’re able to oversee and manage the project for you, honouring your input from start to finish. To discover more about our kitchen renovation services, please contact us today.