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Redlanders continue to mirror national trends when it comes to their kitchens, preferring open concept kitchens, high gloss finishes and the classic, timeless white.
It also turns out our preference is to use mostly closed cabinetry, with optional glass inserts for accent and display, opposed to open shelving.
Current trends gaining popularity also include changing lower cupboards to drawers for improved use and access and task lighting fitted underneath overhead cabinets.
Classic white still remains a staple favourite with a subtle colour benchtop, but the grey and white colour scheme which lends itself to a timeless, Hampton’s style appeal or for those looking for a modern industrial style by adding darker grey or black is gaining traction.
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Kitchen remodeling expert Phil Jay said when it comes time to plan or remodel your kitchen to add value and function to your home, the first thing to consider is floor plan.
As director of Dream Doors Redlands-Logan, a kitchen refurbishing company, Mr Jay said this is a critical decision for homeowners to make, as it can break or make a kitchen.
“First you need to decide if you are keeping the existing floor layout; it is the most economical option,” he said.
“If yes, then you can give your kitchen a total ‘facelift’ by changing your cupboard door style, switch cupboards to drawers and select your colours and finishes.
“Replacing benchtops will incur plumbing work and usually includes adding a shiny new sink and taps.”
The location of the sink, oven and cook top are important to consider to ensure you get the ‘work triangle’ right – the points between the cook top, fridge and sink where most work in the kitchen takes place.
“If you change this you will need to choose new benchtops, plus the costs of disconnect and reconnect for plumbing, gas and electrical,” Mr Jay said.
“If the layout must change, you will need to consider the costs of subsequent factors such as repairing the flooring to match the existing or full floor replacement.”
More often than not, homeowners don’t realise that a kitchen facelift (opposed to a remodel) is a relatively simple process. With Dream Doors, facelifts generally cost two-thirds less than the cost of a new kitchen, and can be completed within two to three days.
“There is less stress, mess and upheaval and reduced time coping without a kitchen,” Mr Jay said.
Dream Doors offer quality Australian-made doors and cabinets custom made for your kitchen with Blum European hardward with soft close functionality.
