The kitchen is the heart of every home. It is a place where all the magic happens, and stronger bonds are made over meals. Since it is a very important part of your home, renovating it to your style and taste enhances the experience of working. But if you are under a budget, a kitchen renovation project may be far away from your to-do list. However, if you strategically plan your renovation project, you will be able to design a completely new and functional kitchen that matches your style and is within budget.
If you live in New Zealand, you are lucky. At Dena Group, we have a team of experts who top-class offer kitchen renovation in Auckland even in a budget constrain. But before you step abroad on your renovation project for your kitchen, here are some of the unique ideas that you can consider:
1. Clever Storage:
If you have a family of more than two members, you are probably familiar with the fact that there is never enough storage space in the kitchen. However, even if you have a small kitchen, there are many clever ways you can add storage.
If you have an empty space behind the kitchen door, you can add shelves. Moreover, emphasize installing large drawers at the bottom and smaller ones at the top to make the space functional and easy to use. Mounting some shelves behind your kitchen door and cleverly installing the storage drawers don’t cost a lot but have a huge impact on how the kitchen area is utilized.
2. Add a Coffer Bar:
If you are a coffee fanatic, you must have always dreamt of having your own barista at home. Although hiring a barista is not a very practical idea, you can bring the coffee shop to your home by designing your own coffee bar.
When adding the coffee bar, make sure you communicate your vision clearly to the renovation experts. Just by making a few structural changes, you can transform an existing shelve into a coffee bar. Obviously, this won’t burn a hole in your pocket, but the end results will definitely make your kitchen look expensive.
Once you have your coffee bar ready don’t forget to stock up on your favourite coffee pods and creamer.
3. Add a Splash of Colour:
The kitchen is one such space in your entire home that you use every day, so why not make it interesting by adding a splash of colour. There are numerous ways you can add colour to your kitchen. You can add colour to the backsplash or paint the cabinets with your favourite colour. When you have a fun and interesting kitchen interior, you will feel encouraged and motivated to explore new cooking techniques and cuisines, which in turn will make you eat more home-cooked food.
4. Choose the Right Flooring:
Who said renovating the kitchen floor is expensive? There are numerous flooring options that are durable, look good, and are within your budget. For instance, vinyl flooring is a great choice for kitchens, and it only costs $2.5 to $5 per square foot. If you absolutely love wooden flooring but don’t have the budget, you can choose laminate flooring. This option mimics the look of a wooden floor but costs a fraction of the price.
5. Add a Kitchen Island:
You don’t have to spend tons of money if you want to place a kitchen island. Firstly, tiling up or paneling your kitchen island is so much more budget-friendly, and you don’t even have to compromise on the overall look. In addition to this, you can install some hanging lights on top of the island to give it an expensive look but within your budget. Moreover, for smaller homes, the kitchen island should be designed in a way so that it can be doubled as a sitting area. When expressing your vision to the professionals, brief them on building a multi-functional kitchen island that can be used for kitchen chores such as chopping vegetables and having your meals.
6. Consider the Flow of Your Kitchen:
No matter the budget of your kitchen renovation project, you must always pay close attention to the flow of the kitchen layout. When you are working in the kitchen, you want all the essentials close by. For instance, the spice shelf should be placed right beside the kitchen stove, and cooking utensils should be in a drawer below the stove countertop. Paying attention to all these tiny details doesn’t cost anything but makes the most significant difference when it comes to creating a functional kitchen.
Communicating Your Vision With the Renovation Experts
For a successful kitchen renovation project you must be ready to clearly communicate your vision with the experts. Firstly, it will help if you are concise and clear about your vision. When you clearly express what you are expecting from the project, it is easier to bring that to life. In addition to this, please feel free to ask any question that are running in your mind. Planning to renovate your kitchen is a huge decision. Hence, the end results should reflect your ideas.
At Dena Group, we have an initial consultation session during which we ask our clients about their budget and vision. After the consultation, the team is briefed about the process and plan of action. This ensures that there is no miscommunication and that everything falls within the budget.