3 Things To Consider When Planning A Kitchen Renovation

The kitchen is the heart of any Kiwi home, providing a space for food preparation, socialising, dining, entertaining and much, much more. Given we spend so much time in our kitchens, a refurb or refresh could not only help modernise the look, it could also improve functionality, energy efficiency, and even drive up the price of your property if you sell it later down the track.

None of this is possible, however, unless you make the right decisions in the early stages of your kitchen renovation planning. Stressed? Don't be. We’ve outlined the three things every Kiwi you should consider when renovating their kitchens.

1. Why Are You Renovating Your Kitchen in The First Place?

Above we described just some of the benefits of a new kitchen in your home, but let’s be honest – you probably have some relatively specific goals in mind.

So, be sure to ask yourself all the key questions that will clarify your vision of what you would like your renovated kitchen to look and feel like. What is it about your current kitchen that you would like to see improved? What activities do you intend to spend the most time doing in your revamped kitchen? What are your most urgent needs, and what are mere “nice to haves” that you could place further down the priority list for your kitchen renovation?

2. What Is The Extent of Your Kitchen Renovation Budget?

Most people who are looking to renovate their kitchen know that they need to set a realistic budget. However, they might not know much about how to determine their budget safely and responsibly.

Coming up with some cold, hard budgetary figures for your kitchen renovation is about more than simply adding up the costs of materials and labour. That’s because you will also need to be aware of the potential for unexpected expenses at various stages of the kitchen renovation process. So, you will need to think carefully about how much of a contingency budget to allocate as a financial “cushion”.

3. Are You Renovating With An Eventual Sale in Mind?

Of course, there are very few current homeowners who can confidently say they will never look to sell their property. But this simply further underlines the importance of considering what implications your kitchen renovation could have if you ever do decide to put your house on the market.

A good broad rule of thumb, if you do envisage a sale coming up relatively soon, is to take the “keep it simple, sweetie” approach to your kitchen renovation. Make sure the fundamentals – such as a practical kitchen layout, and the use of high-quality and hardwearing materials – are sound, so that the renovated kitchen will appeal to a broad range of potential buyers.

You can make your dreams of a new kitchen a reality when you partner with Building Castles. Fill out our contact form, email us, or call us on 027-414-7897 to find out how we can help you with your next kitchen renovation.