The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s where the family gathers, where you entertain friends and whip up everything from a gourmet meal to a bowl of cereal. Whether you’re thinking of selling your home or want to enjoy where you live, even more, a kitchen renovation is bound to be on your wishlist.
But how much will a kitchen renovation cost? Are you redesigning your entire kitchen or just refacing cabinets and updating appliances? Are you adding new flooring and countertops or just repainting? That’s a tough question to answer since factors such as the size of the kitchen and the level of work to be done are multi-varied.
Kitchen renovations in Australia can cost, on average, from $22,000 to $40,000, with the range in pricing taking all those variables into account. The quality and price of the building supplies and appliances involved will also affect the cost.
Kitchen renovations vary so widely because of the many options available, each of which affects the cost to renovate. Here are a few of the factors that can have an impact on the cost of renovating.
Larger kitchens require more labour and building materials, including flooring and kitchen cabinets, so a big kitchen will cost more to renovate than a galley-sized kitchen will.
The brand, size, and features of the range, refrigerator, dishwasher, and other appliances will have a huge impact on the cost of renovating your kitchen. Even budget kitchen renovations can include new appliances, but they may be from less-expensive brands or basic models.
Natural stone costs more than Formica or Ceramic tile, so a stone benchtop will make your kitchen renovation cost more. Many think the cost of a stone benchtop is worth the beauty and luxury it adds to a home.
Are you keeping your existing kitchen cabinets and having them spiffed up with fresh paint and new hardware? Your kitchen renovation will be less expensive than if you redesign your kitchen and buy new cabinets. Custom-made cabinets are more expensive, so they show up in high-end kitchen renovations.
Hiring a kitchen builder for your kitchen renovation is essential to keeping the renovation cost affordable since your kitchen builder will keep the renovation project on track. Depending on your kitchen renovation plans, labour could include construction plumbers , electricians, carpenters, painters, and workers to install flooring and appliances.
The short answer to whether a kitchen renovation will add value to your real estate is yes. Even a $5,000 kitchen renovation could add as much as $20,000 to the asking price of your home. Real estate experts will tell you that the kitchen is a “make-or-break” room for home buyers. Making your kitchen look up-to-date will help your house sell faster and at a higher price.
By now, you know that the cost of a kitchen reno’ depends on many factors, including the size of the kitchen, the quality of the material you choose, the price of kitchen cabinets and kitchen appliances, and labour costs.
These guidelines for budget, mid-range kitchens, and a high-end dream kitchen may help you save for your kitchen renovation.
Spending about $15,000 to $30,000 or less on a kitchen renovation will still get you a beautiful space, but it won’t involve a redesign of the kitchen. You might opt for a cabinet refacing or, if choosing new kitchen cabinets, go for more cupboards and fewer drawers to save on costs.
Mid-range kitchens cost about $30,000 to $55,000 to renovate. By spending a little more money, homeowners can add more details and make superficial design changes. You might add a beautifully tiled splashback, new quartz benchtops, or buy higher-quality kitchen appliances.
Costing $55,000 and up, luxury kitchen renovations make a kitchen your own with only the best materials. Add a stone benchtop and top-of-the-line kitchen appliances. High-end kitchen renovations may involve extensive redesign, but the result will be a dream kitchen that will be the most popular room in the house.
If you’re considering renovating your kitchen and bathroom, call the renovation experts in Sydney and New South Wales, Bayside Plumbing.
We know kitchen and bathroom renovations are big projects. That’s why we’re with you every step of the way, from discussing your dream kitchen and setting a budget to implementation and the final inspection. Our renovation clients give Bayside Plumbing rave reviews for excellent workmanship and customer service.
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Start your kitchen renovation project by calling the master 24-hour plumbers of Bayside Plumbing. Call them at or email Bayside Plumbing at info@baysideplumbing.com.au to set up an appointment. Bayside Plumbing experts will inspect your kitchen and talk with you about your dream kitchen. They’ll work with you to set a budget and timeline for the project and show you diagrams and layouts to spark renovation ideas.
Bayside Plumbing will keep the project on track and within budget. The renovation experts at Bayside Plumbing will keep you informed throughout the kitchen renovation process, all the way to the final inspection.
Owned and operated by master plumbers Alan and Andrew, Bayside Plumbing has four decades of kitchen and bathroom renovation experience. Put Bayside Plumbing’s expertise to work, and we’ll help your dream kitchen become a reality. Bayside Plumbing today to get started, or see our blog for more kitchen renovation plumbing tips!