What to think about when renovating your kitchen
Has your kitchen seen better days? Then it might be time for a serious upgrade. The prospect of a kitchen renovation can be both exciting and a bit daunting. After all, there is a fair bit to think about. Here, we explain the main areas involved so you can easily plan your kitchen renovation and avoid those annoying “Oops, I didn’t think of that” moments.
The good news is that you can keep your existing kitchen cabinets and layout and still get a brand-new kitchen. By replacing the doors and drawer fronts, the worktops, the sink and tap, the backsplash and appliances, you can level up how your kitchen looks and how it works. And even changing just one or a few of these things will make a big difference.
The good news is that you can keep your existing kitchen cabinets and layout and still get a brand-new kitchen. By replacing the doors and drawer fronts, the worktops, the sink and tap, the backsplash and appliances, you can level up how your kitchen looks and how it works. And even changing just one or a few of these things will make a big difference.
What to think about when replacing your sink and tap
Changing your worktop gives you the perfect opportunity to freshen up your sink and tap.When it comes to sinks, first choose your style. Choose one in stainless steel or quartz composite for a modern look. For a more traditional look choose one in glazed ceramic.
How many bowls would you like? You can choose between 1, 1 ½ or 2. Perhaps you’d like a drainboard. Our sinks are reversable so you can have the drainboard to the left or right.
How would you like your sink to be mounted? Insert sinks are “dropped in” while underglued are mounted from underneath. Underglued sinks create a seamless modern look and make cleaning the area around the sink easy as there is no rim.
When choosing taps, first choose a style, modern or traditional. Then decide if you would like single or dual control. A pull-down spray will let you reach all corners of your sink. You may also need a dishwasher shutoff valve.
What to think about when replacing your appliances
When choosing appliances there are four main things to consider:- Dimensions: They need to fit in the spaces you have and be big enough to take care of your family’s needs.
- Functions: Which ones are must-haves, nice-to-have and not-for-you.
- Colour and style: The look of your appliances can really enhance your chosen style. Also do you prefer free-standing or integrated appliances?
- Energy rating: The higher the rating, the lower the electricity consumption.
When it comes to installation, there are three types you need to be aware of:
- Place, plug and play. These are 100% DIY eg. free-standing fridges and freezers.
- Appliances that require specific pre-conditions for installation. eg integrated fridges and microwave ovens.
- Those that need to be installed by a professional. eg. dishwashers, hobs and ovens.
