Making Life Easier With Perth Kitchen Renovations

Perth kitchen renovations are becoming more and more popular as today, the kitchen is one of the most important work areas of modern homes.

It goes without saying that there is a need for the kitchen to be functional and practical for all members of the household to work in efficiently and as families grow and lifestyles change, the family home needs to change accordingly.

There are many practical ways that a kitchen can be improved to meet the changing needs of a growing family including:

• Adding a breakfast bar or casual eating area
• Updating kitchen cabinets to accommodate extra appliances
• A walk in pantry with adjustable shelving
• The installation of a dishwasher
• Increased size of fridge recess to allow for a larger model
• Installation of waste disposal and hidden rubbish bin

Things To Avoid With Perth Kitchen Renovations

When planning renovations to the kitchen and bathrooms of your home it is always important to make sure that these renovations are actually improvements to your home and not costly mistakes.

A good quality kitchen and bathroom helps to increase the resale value of your home, however a dodgy DIY can result in the value of your property being reduced significantly, so for long term value you need to ensure the kitchen and bathroom renovation work is seamless and well executed.

Avoid trendy kitchen updates that will quickly go out of fashion and stick with a time tested colour palette, nobody wants to spend thousands of dollars on a brand new kitchen only to find that the kitchen is holding back property buyers?

Tips for avoiding expensive kitchen renovation mistakes include:

• Keep your colour palette neutral, adding pops of colour in appliances or tableware that can be changed easily.
• Open shelving has become quite trendy recently and it definitely has both style and practicality, however it is not always suitable in Perth kitchens because many home owners tend to prefer keeping their utensils behind closed doors.
• Add a shelf or two if you have the space, but don’t opt for shelving over kitchen cabinetry.
• Choose cabinetry that has the widest appeal, rather than selecting a style that only appeals to some buyers.
• Avoid country style cabinetry and farmhouse sinks in modern urban homes (they look out of place), as well as extreme minimalist cabinetry that looks like a sheer blank wall and brightly coloured, high gloss cabinets that remind you of the 70’s.

The best Perth kitchen designs for added long term value involve neutral shades on the walls, white cabinetry, stone bench tops and stainless steel appliances. This combination will appeal to the largest audience, but still gives you plenty of scope to add in pops of colour.

If you are ready to update your old kitchen design, but you want professional installation and service to help to ensure that your design will have long term value, contact the team at Flexi Kitchens on 08 9301 4200 or complete the online enquiry form.