Tag Archives: Kitchen Renovation

Are you planning on renovating your kitchen or building a new kitchen this year? If you are, then I bet you’re trying to calculate how much a new kitchen will cost you. While you may be searching the internet for estimates, your preferences and the products you choose will really determine your expenses. As the head of purchasing at Ross’s Discount Home Centre, I often meet customers looking for kitchens in Perth. Over the years, I have come to know…

Has your kitchen lost its charm? If you feel that your kitchen isn’t as attractive or as functional as it once was, then a mini kitchen renovation may be what you need. Now, don’t get the wrong idea – a mini kitchen renovation is nothing like a full kitchen renovation. Unlike a full renovation, a mini kitchen renovation involves updating only certain features of your kitchen. A mini renovation will also allow you to use your kitchen during the renovation…

Kitchens are one of the most commonly renovated rooms in a house. Not just here in Perth, but around the world. Given that Ross’s Discount Home Centre specialise in renovation products for kitchens in Perth, I meet a lot of DIY home renovators.  And if there is one thing I’ve noticed in my dealings with these DIY enthusiasts, it’s that most of them have not properly budgeted for their kitchen renovations. If you’re planning to undergo a kitchen renovation this…

Are you planning a kitchen renovation over the Christmas holidays? If you are, then you’ll need to remove your existing kitchen first. Now, you have two options for this. You can either seek for professional help or you can do it the DIY way. It seems that more and more customers are opting to take on DIY kitchen renovations in Perth. In fact, of all the top hired professionals, kitchen designers/renovators came in third last in the latest Houzz survey…

Kitchen renovations are incredibly common here in Perth, with plenty of homeowners undergoing a renovation every year. However, kitchen renovations do not come cheap. In fact, they are anything from it. According to Houzz’s 2017 Kitchen Trends Survey, 23% of homeowners spent more than $40K on their kitchen renovation, 38% spent between $20K-$40K and the remaining 39% spent up to $20K. While even $20K is a lot of money, you can successfully pull-off a cheap kitchen renovation that will save…

 Updating tiles are one of the most effective ways of transforming the look of a kitchen. It is also more cost-effective than renovating cabinets or buying new appliances. But, before you go out and purchase new kitchen tiles, let me warn you that choosing the wrong tiles is a costly mistake. According to an article published in The Australian, Western Australians pay more for a new kitchen than any other state in the country, spending over $30,000 on average….

Kitchens are no doubt, the most functional and useful areas of any home. In fact, many studies have revealed that we spend more than 300 hours in our kitchens every year. As such, it is very important that your kitchen is designed properly and that it allows efficient flow of work. If you feel that your kitchen does not meet your personal requirements, perhaps it’s time to consider an upgrade. However, you’ll be surprised to learn that you’re not the…

If you’re looking for a guide on how to choose an oven, you’ve definitely landed on the right page.An oven is an absolute essential for any kitchen, which is why it will probably come as no surprise to learn that a new oven is the most popular appliance to be replaced or added to an Australian home (1). As the head of purchasing at Ross’s Discount Home Centre, source ovens in Perth to sell to customers such as yourself. Today,…

There’s no doubt that kitchens sell houses. So, if you’re renovating to sell or you’re ready to upgrade your kitchen, then getting the design right is vital. But before you can think about the design, there is one other important item you need to decide. That is, whether to purchase a flatpack kitchen or to approach a cabinet maker to have a custom kitchen designed – and you might surprise with the number of people who choose the DIY approach!…

If you’re one of the 33% of Australians that take on a kitchen renovation themselves, then your job will be made much easier by investing in quality kitchen cabinets. Kitchen cabinets are the most significant feature of a kitchen. Not only do they define a kitchens design, but they are highly functional and an essential part of a kitchen. Moreover, kitchen cabinets will make up almost half of your renovation budget, so you must get it right the first time….

Kitchen renovations are incredibly common among Australian households. According to the latest Houzz Kitchen Trends Study, 35% of Australian homeowners chose to renovate their kitchen simply because they didn’t like their old kitchen. Granted, we spend as many as 40 hours in a kitchen per week. So, the design and layout needs to be both attractive and practical. If you’re looking to renovate your kitchen, then getting some design ideas is a great place to start. However, to ensure your…

If you’re planning a kitchen renovation, I’m sure you’re all excited and ready to get started. However, I must remind you – kitchen renovations, or any type of home renovation for that matter, are a major project. While kitchen renovations are both time consuming and costly, if not planned well, your dream kitchen can become nothing but that, a dream. As the head of purchasing at Ross’s Discount Home Centre, I’ve heard way too many horror stories regarding kitchens in…