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The kitchen has become one of the most important areas in a modern home and if your kitchen is looking tired or outdated, the answer is ‘Yes’. It is a focal point where family and friends gather and is the most visible and often used area in a home. Investing in a kitchen renovation is one of the best investments you can make in improving your quality of life. Having a modern, functional kitchen will not only improve your enjoyment of this space it will also make it a place where family and friends want to spend time. Most importantly, the money spent on a kitchen renovation will add significantly to the resale value of your home and can return more than it cost when it comes time to sell. Home buyers often look at the kitchen first when deciding to purchase a house and having an elegant, efficient kitchen as a centrepiece can be the deciding factor in both saleability and price.

The cost of a kitchen renovation will depend on many factors including the size of the kitchen, the extent of the changes you want to make, the cabinets, tiles, flooring and other materials you want to use, appliances you choose, whether structural changes are required to your home, the building works required and other requirements that are specific to your circumstances. On average, you can expect to pay somewhere between $35,000 and $75,000 on a kitchen renovation in Sydney. If, however, you want to convert an enclosed kitchen into an open-plan look that requires extensive building works or want to use expensive fittings and finishes, for example, the cost could be significantly higher. It’s important that you carefully consider how your kitchen space will be used and research materials, appliances and fittings that you want to use to get an overall sense of the costs and develop a budget for your renovation.

The duration of a kitchen renovation will depend on the scope of any building or structural works that are required. Updating an existing kitchen will take less time than one which requires significant structural changes. A standard kitchen renovation in Sydney should be completed between 6 and 8 weeks, starting at the removal of the existing kitchen to the point when it is completed and ready to use. Remember, however, that if your kitchen renovation requires structural changes to your home, this period could be considerably longer, ranging from several months to a year. You should also ensure that the appliances, tiles and finishes you want to use are available since waiting for them to be delivered can also add significant delays to a renovation project unless you plan carefully and place orders well in advance.

In Sydney you do not usually require council approval for internal renovations in your home and this includes renovations to your kitchen. If however, you are planning a more extensive kitchen renovation that requires structural changes to your home (such as changing or removing one or more walls or changing the door and/or window sizes) you may require council approval. In this case, you should check whether you are required to get permission from your local council after providing them with your plans and any other information about your proposed kitchen renovation.

Of all the potential renovation projects you can undertake in your home, improving your kitchen is probably one of the best ways to increase its value. This is because kitchens are the most used areas in a home. Especially given the open floor plan styles that are popular today, the kitchen tends to be at the centre of the home and adjacent to areas such as living rooms and other entertainment spaces. Families and friends tend to congregate there to cook, work and socialise making an attractive and functional kitchen the home’s focal point. A well-executed kitchen renovation as been estimated to add $100,000 or more to a home’s resale value. While this can vary depending on the appliances, fittings and other options that are chosen, it is undeniable that a kitchen renovation can add significant value to a home’s resale price.

Choosing the right kitchen renovation company is the most important decision you will need to make to ensure the best results possible for your kitchen renovation project. A good kitchen renovation company should have qualified craftsmen and designers that will be able to guide you in building the best kitchen for your individual needs. They should be able offer you fully customised kitchen cabinets as well as modular solutions and be able to tell you where and from what materials they are being made and, importantly, how quickly they are available. You should ensure they are experienced and have a good track record (check customer testimonials) and that they give you the time and advice to ensure you plan carefully so you get exactly what you want from your kitchen renovation.