A common mistake in kitchen renovations is to redesign a kitchen around old habits. This is unsurprising, considering that many people spend 20 to 30 years in the same kitchen.
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Adding a new window on kitchen design
Adding a window in your kitchen renovation might be in order - especially if you want to blur indoor-outdoor boundaries. Here's how to add a window, without drama and, if you're brave, without the help of a kitchen remodeling contractor!
Bright ideas for cheap kitchens
A limited budget doesn't have to hamper your vision of a 'dream kitchen' - in fact it can ignite your creativity. Here are some ideas for budget, discount and cheap kitchen renovations, and how to avoid costly mistakes. 'Maximum impact, minimum spend' is a good philosophy when it comes to renovating a kitchen on a budget. The general manager of architect David Hallett says planning and prioritising are the key to keeping kitchen renovation costs down.
Ceiling height cupboards for your kitchen renovation
Extra kitchen storage and saying goodbye to the duster are just some of the reasons why ceiling-height kitchen cupboards are gaining popularity with kitchen renovations.
Choosing a kitchen bench top
When renovating a home, chances are you're working to a strict budget that doesn't blow out once you've finished remodelling, which is why choosing everyday items like a kitchen bench top is vital to keeping below the red bottom line.
Choosing a tiled splashback
Glass splashbacks or natural benchtops? Choosing kitchen materials is not only one of the trickiest decisions, it's also one of the most important. Many designers believe that when it comes to deciding where to spend your precious kitchen renovation budget, surfaces should be given priority.
"Not only are they the things you'll spend most time looking at, they're also what creates impact in your kitchen," says kitchen designer Jenny James.
How to maximise benchtop space in a kitchen design
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Kitchen benchtops should be saved for cooking, which is why it's important to plan your kitchen renovation around the space you'll need to prepare meals. Read how you can increase the space with alternative kitchen designs.
A kitchen designer can come up with fresh ideas, right down to the way you use your sink. A good designer will also help you think differently by addressing the pros, cons and relevance of change.
Clever kitchen products like magnetic spice racks, integrated spice holders and power stations can help limit kitchen benchtop clutter. However, it's probably better to accommodate these items in your overall kitchen design. A magnetic knife board on the splashback will save space, for example, but is likely to get splattered and need cleaning after cooking.
Design your kitchen cabinet styles to accommodate as much cutlery and crockery as possible. Jars and tins may look pretty on your kitchen benchtop, but it's better to use cupboard-door-mounted racks if you have a tight workspace. Remember: the taller your kitchen cabinets, the more storage you will have.
Store kitchen items according to how often they're used rather than their shape and size. As a guide, keep frequently used items directly above or below bench height, less frequently used items above or below these, and infrequently used items in the highest and lowest levels of the kitchen.
In a commercial kitchen, 'there's a place for everything and everything in its place'. Apply the same principle at home, with everything racked, stacked and put away within easy reach. A good kitchen design will accommodate all your items - for example, a stationery drawer for phone books and pens. A top drawer with access to power is ideal for kitchen product chargers.
A usable kitchen benchtop means everything off the bench! Phones, books, diaries, calendars, pens and nail clippers - they're just some of the items likely to take up precious kitchen benchtop space. Items like mixers, toasters, knife blocks, kettles and vegetable bowls should also have a home elsewhere.
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