KITCHEN REFURBISHMENT - HOW MUCH?!?
A kitchen refurbishment is a large undertaking because it disrupts the flow of the household for a while. It’s often a project that gets pushed out until another time because we just can’t bear the thought of being displaced out of our homes. If we decide to remain in our home and live through the work it can be painful to not have a kitchen even for just a few weeks. It’s probably the room that offers the most rewarding results though.
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The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s where meals are lovingly prepared, friends gather, homework is finished and stories are exchanged.
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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO REFURBISH A KITCHEN?
There is a tremendous opportunity for mixing high and low price points in the kitchen. The best rule to remember is that you should spend your money on the pieces that are fixed and not easily removed. This would include primarily cabinetry and countertops. Nowadays even backsplash tile and flooring can be quite stunning in the lower price points.
If you want to get the most out of your budget you can opt for more reasonably priced hardware, plumbing fixtures, pendants and even appliances. These can all be upgraded in the future without too much disruption.
I’ve created a detailed list of items you’ll need (see below) as well as the various price points for each of the categories. You can download a copy here by signing up for our mailing list.
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It’s important to be aware of the labour costs involved in a kitchen refurbishment. If you don’t budget carefully, you can find your project can balloon out of control quite quickly. Trades costs can be high in a kitchen depending on the complexity of your design.
Here is a guideline for the cost of Design & Labour based on work in London in 2020-2021…
If you’re not quite ready to tackle a kitchen but have smaller projects throughout your home you can find our entire “How Much?!?” series on the blog where we also cover the costs of a living room, bathroom, and bedroom.
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Trimm Living…
can help you with your kitchen refurbishment regardless of the size of the project. Our full-service design takes you from concept all the way through to installation. We can oversee every aspect of the project and take the stress out of the planning.
