Your Kitchen Renovation Guide

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1 Your Kitchen Renovation Guide With the compliments of Trend-Craft Building Services Ph: Building Lifestyles

2 Decisions, decisions! You have decided to make some changes to your kitchen, well done on getting that far! Perhaps the doors are falling off, or you saw a new kitchen style you like. Maybe it s just a case that it s time to upgrade your home. Whatever your reason for making your decision; the team at Trend-Craft are here to guide you along the way. We hope this handy guide will give you enough clues to be able to make informed choices and get your kitchen to the point where you can love the end result for many years to come. When you want a quote to re do your kitchen, of course give us a call first. Breathe in breathe out, repeat! Simple words of wisdom can be useful when if you are in a bind, so keep this in mind as things progress. Relax, nothing is worth stressing about so please remember to take the process step by step, breathe in, breathe out, repeat So let s get started and make some solid inroads into getting things right from the beginning. Using this planner You know you will make choices about colours, finishes, styles and other options. The challenge is keeping focussed, so we hope this guide will do that for you, giving you a guide to making your dreams fit to your lifestyle and budget. Perhaps you could start by printing this guide, or putting it in a folder on your computer where you are collecting images of appliances and kitchen styles. All of your research helps to understand what you want to achieve. As your research progresses, consider the budget you want to work with as well as the overall look and functionality you want to achieve. Budget Think about what you want in terms of - Standard (Basic appliances and cabinets but with some customisation) - Hi Quality (Going beyond the basics to higher grade appliances and cabinets) - Deluxe (Top of the range finishes and appliances) Now that you have this as a starting point you can refer to these as you go so you get the look and functionality right and perhaps adjust your expectations to suit. As you collect images and ideas, instead of just writing down the price you can categorise items using the Std Hi Quality Deluxe guide. You may find a pattern emerges, that you might prefer appliances in one category, but kitchen styles and finishes in another. Pointers This guide also asks a range of questions to help head you in the right direction, by exploring your lifestyle requirements and using the information to give you guidance..

3 Initial questions How definite are your plans to renovate? Sizes How big is your kitchen space? x How many windows? No of Doorways? Budget You know it s going to cost money, how much do you think you might need, start with a loose guide and then as your research continues see if you are able to match to your original figure. $$? A $ guide to work from, oh and remember sizes will make a difference to things. $5 12,000 a starting point $12 20,000 Higher quality $ 20,000 + Deluxe and beyond A major remodel or? Upgrade - Just replace the appliances, perhaps some doors or bench-tops Remove and replace Everything comes out, all new goes in, and the space remains the same Wow factor You want to impress, add walls, develop the space better, create more space How do you use your kitchen?? Think carefully about this, as the space might do more than you currently think it should do.. Prepare & Cook Entertain Collect paperwork Home work area Used as a bar Eating Simple meals Main meals Big family meals Gourmet cooking Big weekend meals Baking Do you buy in bulk? You want to include a euro style built in laundry Other

4 People Who will use this space regularly? How many Cooks? How many Adults? How many Children? Major Storage space Big pantry needed Butler s Pantry Storage space for cleaning items Feature items Bottle storage Bulk storage Appliance space Walk in pantry Recycle bins Mobile island bench Fixed Island bench Divider drawers Lazy Susan Pot drawers Pull out rubbish bin Overhead suspended equipment rack Electrical Items Under cabinet lights Wall lights Down lights Suspended lighting Add more power outlets Better light switch positions Sinks and plumbing Single bowl S/Steel Dual bowl S/Steel Insinkerator Acrylic bowl Ceramic Bowl Other sink Flick mixer Two taps & Spout Boiling hot tap Wall mounted taps & spout Professional Kitchen spring loaded wash tap

5 Cabinets and doors Laminate white Laminate coloured Two-pack finish Wood feature Country style recessed Glass panelled Soft closing doors Painted finish Replace doors only Tall pantry door with basket system Storage for Cutting boards Display space for cook books Drawers Stainless steel finish Space for rubbish receptacle Space for security screen Space or shelf for Microwave Wine bottle space Spice rack space Self closing Pot drawers Island bench drawers Std drawer runners Bench tops Heavy duty drawer runners Dish Drawers Laminate Roll top laminate Solid Timber Stainless steel Laminated timber boards Acrylic Granite Poly marble Other Splash backs Toughened glass (painted) Plain tiles Decorative tiles Porcelain tiles Glass tiles Stainless steel Toughened art glass (slumped feature) Laminate Other? Colours and styles Contemporary Modern Traditional Cottage Beach Industrial Whites Pastels Neutral Feature colours High gloss Other

6 Walls and Ceilings Change colours Fit new plasterboard Fit new skirtings and architraves Wall panelling Dado rail Chair rail Painted trims Stained trims Other Floor coverings Laminate Timber Tiles stoneware Vinyl Stone Tiles porcelain Appliances Reuse existing New High Quality Euro style Range Hood std Range Hood Deluxe Range Hood Custom Gas Cooktop Electric oven Bench Microwave Electric Cooktop Induction cooktop S/Steel or white Dishwasher Brand Preferences? Wine storage fridge Is room required for bench-top appliances? Espresso machine Juicer Kettle - Toaster etc. Notes

7 Planning Grid Use this grid to roughly map out where you want things to go. Remember to mark in the windows and doors. Each square is approx. 200mm. Notes

8 What style of kitchen do you want?

9 Who should do your remodelling work? Your kitchen is a special focal point in your home, from a space to prepare and cook in, to a vantage point to watch over children and a place to chat. It s an important area, an area worthy of your close attention to getting the whole process right. Here are a few points to selecting who you should get to do the task. Is it one of these? - The guy with a ute and a dog - A local handyman - A tradesman - The company with a professional support team and quality resources backed with a solid guarantee My money is on the last one on that list. Simply because it would give me peace of mind in knowing they will be there for the long haul, and will use trusted tradespeople who have earned their respect and consistently perform to high standards. How will you make a decision? People often buy to solve a problem, and their solution is often motivated by price, or the level of lifestyle they want to enjoy. Choosing a cheaper option comes with risks, it may also have more headaches and hassles too. You may well be left wondering where the shortcuts were made. If you choose an expensive over the top organisation to do the work, you might end up wondering if they ripped you off and charged a premium on things which did not deserve the price hike. The old saying of Quality is remembered long after price is forgotten is often true. So what may seem like a cheap deal now, can end up costing more in the long run if you have to replace cheap appliances, cabinets and fittings.

10 Comfort, is it a big issue? Yes No one wants to be uncomfortable, so we want to avoid that. As we are an organisation with years of experience in many remodelling projects. We want you to know we hand select all the trades people working with us on your project. We know through hard won experience our team will be thinking of you at every step in this process so you can be comfortable in the knowledge they have your best interests in mind. Your big checklist Make your decision on who should do the work based on this list: The team turns up on time or calls if they are going to be delayed They ask lots of questions, listen and take notes They are professionally presented in uniform They give you great ideas and options They explain how things will be done in ways which suit you They use a written contract They do all work to Australian standards They use experienced trades people They are insured and licensed to perform the work They stand by their work They are easy to deal with They provide a warranty on the work done They want great results for you They aim to minimise disruptions to your daily schedule They want you to have peace of mind in knowing the whole process will run as smoothly as possible

11 Why do new kitchens cost so much There are many answers to this question lets start with a few points Building standards Plumbing and electrical compliance, we have to make sure every piece of work has been done to these standards or beyond, so we can be assured we have a warranty in place we can readily stand by. Professional standards We have our own professional standards and taking shortcuts on workmanship is not one of them. It gives us peace of mind and we hope it does the same for you. With over 20 years of experience in building and restoration work our personal standards and ethics stand the test of time. Hidden work In you existing Kitchen there is the plumbing, framework, flooring and electrics. These may need some degree of attention in the remodelling process, put simply we do not know what s there until we start the work and find these hidden treasures. Material and appliances These can vary greatly and a range of small things can soon add up to a bigger overall cost. The last thing you want to find out is a cost blowout due to a range of things costing more than you expected. Customising This can cost plenty, so you should think carefully before you decide to make a full on incredible custom bench made out of polished concrete you get the idea. Warranty It s part of the process, it gives you peace of mind in knowing we fully intend to be there if something should go astray once the job is completed and the warranty period is in force. As you can see things can add up, sure budgets can be tight, and cost cutting can soon turn to cutting corners so you have to be careful you don t fall into the trap of trying to save $$ now, which can cost you much more in the future.

12 Great tips to making things run smoothly Here are some points for you to be aware of, we will do our best to have things coordinated effectively taking some of the hassle out of the project so things flow well, but here s what you can do to help out. Budget - Do your research and figure out what you can afford, what you want to achieve. Be firm with your budget but make sure it s based on reality so that stress levels don t go through the roof. Remember quality is remembered long after price is forgotten. Planning - You project will come to fruition with good planning, it may take more time than you thought, require more research and a tweak to your budget, but add to your plan the ups and downs which come with building works, remember Breathe in breathe out, repeat! The stress you feel when things are down will soon pass, take it from us, most of the challenges faced along the way can be overcome, getting wound up about it may only make things worse rather than better. Expectations - Consider your expectations, are they reasonable? The change your kitchen remodelling can make to your lifestyle can be huge, and often it adds to the overall value If you have been watching home decoration programs, DIY programs and the like on TV you may think things will go smoothly and quickly. These programs leave out LOTS of preparation and lengthy building processes so they often don t represent reality. Keep in touch Ask lots of questions, make sure the coordinator speaks your language so you know what s happening. If you have to chase the tradespeople and wait for their calls it can be more hassle, let us do it all for you.

13 We work with you We can work with your designers to provide the result you want, from initial plan, to the interior layouts to provide great end products which are user friendly We do this for a range of reasons: 1. We want you to make sure you have a new liveable area to enjoy for years to come and working with your design team makes sure we do it how you wanted. 2. Working together we can iron out any challenges before they happen in real life! 3. Knowing your end vision can ensure we have the right goal in mind, yours. Guaranteed results of course! All of our work is solidly backed by our unique Peace of Mind Guarantee ensuring you our building works will be done to the right standard. All of the things you want, backed by a builders warranty. It doesn t get much better than that. Go on call now and set up an obligation free chat about what you want and discover the Trend-Craft difference.

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