Is it worth renovating the kitchen and laundry before selling? It’s a question worth asking when you are considering selling your home or investment property. Here’s a real life case study to discover if renovating your kitchen and laundry can boost your property value. When selling your home or investment property, it’s crucial to weigh […]
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Kitchens should be the heart of the home with friends and family who gather to enjoy delicious meals together. The room should be as beautiful as it is functional. Unfortunately, many kitchens aren’t in this ideal state. But that doesn’t mean they have to stay that way. With a kitchen renovation, you can transform the
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When looking to renovate your kitchen, it is often cheaper to purchase flat pack kitchen cabinets, or at least assembled cabinets (like ours), rather than using a custom bespoke cabinet maker. You will find the price to be more affordable and therefore be able to save more money when undertaking your kitchen renovation. And just
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All kitchen renovation projects fall into one of two categories. You are either making updates to make your property more saleable and hopefully increase its value. Or you are updating the space to make it more functional and suitable for your lifestyle and personal taste. Here we explore the difference between these two approaches. As
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Budget is a top priority for the Kitchen Shack team, and we’re committed to making our products as cost-effective as possible. However, we firmly believe keeping costs down doesn’t have to mean compromising on the quality of finish or design. And this renovation project we recently completed in Sandringham proves this point perfectly. The owners
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In many ways, it has never been easier to design a kitchen than it is right now. Most of the biggest kitchen companies have their own online planners, allowing you to place their products in your space. There are also multiple online interior design tools that aim to help you perfect how the space will
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If you’re considering updating your kitchen, cost will likely be one of your biggest considerations. But how much should you expect to pay? And what’s driving recent price changes? How much will my new kitchen cost? Just as kitchens come in all shapes and sizes, so do kitchen renovation budgets. The exact cost of
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Traditionally, pantries were seen as an important kitchen feature but not high on the list during the design process. However, now the kitchen pantry has experienced a bit of a renaissance. Pantries are often treated as a major consideration and a key part of the kitchen’s design. We’re happy to see pantries getting the attention
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At Kitchen Shack, we believe that DIY kitchens are a great, cost-effective option for anyone planning a much-needed update. However, we understand that not everyone is as sold on the benefits of a DIY kitchen as we are. In particular, we know that some people worry that the lower cost means lower quality. Here we
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At Kitchen Shack, we’re big believers in the power of a good kitchen update on a budget. We know that even relatively small changes can have a big impact when they are carefully planned. We also know that you don’t need to break the bank to completely refresh the look and feel of your kitchen.
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