How to Save Money on a Kitchen Renovation – Top Tips
Thinking about finally getting that kitchen renovation started, but worried about breaking the bank? There’s only one sure way – appointing a professional kitchen renovator service. With more than 20 years of experience in kitchen and bathroom renovations, Designline has helped thousands of Sydney customers save money whilst achieving the kitchen of their dreams.
In this blog, we share the many reasons that make getting a pro the smartest cost-cutting technique you’ll employ, along with some additional top tips to ensure you get maximum value for the most reasonable cost.
10 Ways a Professional Can Save You Money on Your Kitchen Renovation
1.Expertise and Experience Save Money, Time & Anxiety
At face value, a DIY kitchen reno might seem like it will save money. In practice, we’ve witnessed the opposite to be true. In fact, many of our kitchen renovations over time have in fact been to redo DIY disasters.
With a professional like Designline on board, you get it done right in the first place. There’s no such thing as undoing costly mistakes (drawers opening over one another, expensive white goods not fitting into spaces, fridge doors not able to open fully… You get the picture!).
However, getting a professional kitchen renovator on board saves you more than money. Time and anxiety are equally economised.
How? We communicate with all the right parties and subcontractors to manage the renovation flow. We become your one-stop renovation shop so you can focus on your day rather than keeping 100 renovation plates spinning.
2.Industry Partners Offer Best Pricing
A kitchen reno won’t wait for Black Friday or Boxing Day sales. Going through a professional renovator like Designline allows you to capitalise on our partnerships and leverage our consistent buying power. In other words, you can get the best price (for excellent quality).
3.You’re Protected
Having insured and licensed professionals on the job provides peace of mind. Knowing you’re supported by reliable tradespeople can remove much renovation stress. Besides, even if you did DIY, you’d still have to employ a plumber and an electrician at a minimum. A specialist kitchen renovation will take care of these and everything else!
4.A Professional Interior Designer Has the Answers
Feeling analysis paralysis? Overwhelmed by options? Don’t worry – we’ve got you! Whether it’s coming up with clever functional ideas or rationalising why one shade of white is better than the other 30, we love this stuff (and it makes a BIG difference).
5.A One-Stop Shop Removes All Hassles
When you appoint a professional kitchen renovator, you can forget about dealing with a cast of thousands. Whether you need to change a window, re-plaster a ceiling, or even knock down a wall, we’ll take care of the lot.
We’ll also recommend and manage all the key contractors you might need, including sparkies, plumbers, tilers and more. Not only does this save you immeasurable time, it’s the most cost-effective way to handle a kitchen remodel or renovation.
6.Quality Assurance Is Invaluable
It’s not just about price. As any homeowner will tell you, quality matters if you want to save money. Otherwise, you’ll just end up paying extra to replace, fix or upgrade far earlier than anticipated.
Choosing cheap means favouring failure, be it in the look, feel, function or long-term use of your space. If you can’t afford quality materials and builds, don’t go ahead for now. Keep saving and do this once, but ensure it’s done properly in the first place.
Through icare and as per NSW law, Designline provides Home Owners Warranty for every renovation job over $20,000. We also offer a 10-year warranty on our bespoke cabinetry.
7. Personalisation Is Priceless
Although we work to our clients’ budgets, it’s true that you can’t put a price tag on the perfect dream kitchen—something that looks and works precisely as you had always imagined.
8.Storage On Steroids
Forget about buying (another) flatpack cupboard or drawer. The magical formula for any home storage is N+1; we get it. That’s why we’re so passionate about conjuring truly clever, practical and amazing storage ideas you’d never thought were possible.
9.Safety Is First
We’re actually referring to two areas of safety here: during the renovation itself and then once all the tradies go home and you’re left living in the space. As professional kitchen renovators, we are fully insured and compliant. We know exactly what we’re doing and how to safely conduct ourselves on a work site.
We only recommend highly qualified professionals, which means all jobs are done to an exceptional standard. Forget about dodgy wiring or questionable plumbing – your kitchen will be as safe as it is spectacular.
10.Professional Results Increase Home Value
As one of the most important rooms of the home, a professional kitchen renovation can significantly increase the property’s overall market value. We help you make the best decisions around function and form to ensure you wow potential buyers.
Top Tips for How to Save Money on Kitchen Renovations
- Planning is Key
Budget blow-outs can often occur when the goal posts change. It’s important to make decisions and stick to them, as amendments can have considerable (read structural) consequences. - Consider Open Shelving Where Appropriate
Open shelves mean fewer parts and fiddly bits, so this can be a quick and easy win to save on your kitchen renovation. It can also look incredibly modern and fabulous when done correctly! - Opt for Timeless
Does your budget mean this is your one and only kitchen renovation for many years to come? You’re speaking our language! We can help you make sustainable ideas and classic choices to ensure it looks and performs beautifully now and down the track. - Keep Plumbing and Electrics Where They Are
If you can keep your plumbing and electrical wiring in the same place, you can make significant savings. However, that might not always align with your remodelling expectations. Our professionals can potentially find ways to merge your dreams with practical realities so you can have your renovation cake and eat it, too!
We hope this has helped give you ideas on how to save money on a kitchen renovation. Our expert design team is available for a no-cost, no-obligation kitchen measure and quote, so contact us today.
