This renovated Victorian home in Balaclava was a sight for sore eyes prior to the complete diy kitchen makeover. A new owner recently purchased this Victorian home in Balaclava and wanted to transform it for sale. Luckily for us the kitchen was in the perfect spot to encapsulate the light from the nearby window (which […]
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Having ordered a DIY kitchen, you’ve already saved thousands of dollars. Our last post covered how to prepare for a kitchen renovation, the next step is to organise the removal of the old kitchen in a cost-effective and safe way. Once the kitchen is ordered, you have completed a big part of your new kitchen
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For all the DIYers out there we’re sure The Block is being watched with great interest to gather ideas. The recent Laundry Reveal on The Block displayed some elegant and unique laundry spaces. Let’s be honest who doesn’t love a well-designed laundry? An area where the pile of laundry is hidden behind closed doors. Extra
Small kitchens can be a design challenge especially when everyone wants lots of storage and the latest styles. Here are a few tips to consider so you can capitalise on your small kitchen space. 1. Choose light coloured kitchen cabinets Dark colours can close in your kitchen space creating the illusion of a small kitchen.
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Everyone wants to save money on a budget kitchen renovation. It’s not only important to look for good quality, budget kitchens but also get the design right. We know a budget kitchen can cost anywhere from $5,000 to high end $25,000. There are budget ways to make a huge difference in your home without spending
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Most Kitchen Showrooms look great, but let’s be honest they don’t get used – they are designed to look great! The showroom doesn’t show the original flat pack kitchen or how it was installed. How can you be sure that one kitchen will stand up to the busy family opening and closing cupboards, not to
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Wow, the Kitchen Shack team created this transformation and we love the bright, fresh look in this renovated home in Fairfield, north-east of Melbourne. Here is a kitchen review of the project. It was important to nail the brief because this customer wanted to sell his home. The customer wanted a bright, open plan kitchen
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Everyone knows the kitchen is the “heart of the home”. It is the beat of cooking dinners surrounded by family and friends and then sharing a meal and coming together. This is why we know it is one of the most important areas in any home and therefore needs to be designed by a professional
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Kitchen trends come and go so we understand wanting the latest trend but you need to consider whether you think it will still be in fashion a few years down the track! A kitchen is a high involvement, costly item so do your research. According to HIA you can expect to pay from $20,000 for
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In this modern day environmental impacts play a huge role in keeping items to a minimal. Large, prefabricated items occupy a large amount of space on modern roads and freight. At Kitchen Shack, in search of a cost-effective and stylish kitchen for our customers, we like to leave the construction element to last. Our flatpack
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