Choosing to renovate your kitchen is a big decision. It is influenced by factors such as a desire to increase functionality and liveability, affordability, and the need for home repairs due to the age of your property. The increase in rising house prices and limited availability of housing also greatly affects many homeowners decisions to […]
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Downsizing can still offer the same level of comfort by simply making smarter use of your space. Like this couple in Black Rock, moving from their large family home to a more manageable single level unit just 500 metres down the road. “Lock and Leave, yet spacious and functional” was their vision. Located in a
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According to the HIA Kitchens and Bathroom Report 2024/2025, ‘the average Australian updates their kitchen every 16-20 years’. With rising cost of living and new homes in short supply, more homeowners are choosing to renovate their existing kitchen. It’s good to know that a stunning, functional kitchen can be achieved on a tight budget using
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Tackling any renovation can be daunting particularly if you’ve never done one before. There are trades to organise, materials to source, and plenty of planning to be done, not to mention the budgeting. That’s where you need professional guidance because of the range of services, surfaces, and fittings required to make the space both beautiful
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A 1960’s Kew home gets a well deserved kitchen and laundry update When Emily and Lynton purchased their first ‘forever’ home in Kew they were thrilled. The 1960’s classic mid-century gem was full of character and charm. However, it was hard to ignore the worn out old kitchen and non-existent laundry. Moving into a home
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Can you achieve your dream kitchen renovation on a budget? Absolutely you can – just ask this young family from Mount Evelyn. They achieved their dream kitchen renovation on a budget and a tight schedule. As any parent of young children knows, working on a DIY project whilst juggling midday sleeps, nappy changes and busy
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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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Once again, the latest season of The Block has sparked a major design debate. This time, it’s all about whether the humble kitchen pantry still has a place in the modern kitchen. And, more specifically, if it can be replaced by more kitchen drawers. Here we weigh in with our thoughts on the matter. We
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According to the HIA Kitchens and Bathrooms 24/25 Report, the average kitchen remodel for cabinetry and benchtops in Victoria is now sitting around $39,000. That figure might sound very high especially if you’re working with a tighter budget. The good news is you don’t need to spend anywhere near that much to achieve a high
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When designing a kitchen, some assume that a smaller space would be easier to plan. However, the same basic features need to be worked into the design regardless of the kitchen’s size. As such, it can actually be harder to create a beautiful and functional kitchen when space is limited. The good news is, there
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