How To Stay Within your Budget Without Compromising When Renovating Your Kitchen

While G & M’s kitchen designs incorporate functional and aesthetically pleasing features, we are dedicated to working with clients to produce cost-effective solutions. 

We are proud of the custom joinery and cabinetry we provide our clients, but custom doesn’t mean you need to break the bank to feature our craftsmanship. Our team can design a kitchen that meets your style brief while remaining within your budget. 

Utilising our team’s extensive industry knowledge and experience, we advise clients on the best approach for featuring bespoke kitchen cabinetry and joinery. 

Cost vs value is an expected battle when approaching a kitchen renovation. But we offer clients our expertise for building their dream kitchen while removing the stress of expense. 

Below are kitchen features you can customise to save money while keeping the style and functionality desired for your renovated space. 

Kitchen Materials

When the kitchen’s quality and longevity are essential, choosing the materials for your kitchen cabinets, drawers, benchtops, etc., is vital. 

Benchtops are one of the most expensive features in a kitchen. Have your heart set on granite benchtops? Laminate designs come in multiple patterns and may achieve the look you want without taking up most of your budget. 

If you’re adamant about granite benchtops, why not consider mixing wood and granite not only for your benchtops but throughout your kitchen?

Cabinet Doors

Do your homework on cabinet door types. 

If you want to save money on your kitchen renovation, comparing prices is best before deciding on a style. 

Generally, raised panel cabinet doors are more expensive and shaker-style doors cost less. But this is dependent on the manufacturer. We will advise you on the best choice for your budget, but you will benefit from educating yourself on cabinet door pricing to avoid disappointing surprises.

For cabinets and shelving, utilising mixed synthetic materials is also effective for longevity and style. 

Shelves

We make no secret our affinity for floating shelves. They add style, open up your space, and provide functional kitchen storage. 

Featuring shelves will significantly reduce the cost of your kitchen renovation simply by forgoing cabinet doors. Kitchen shelves are becoming more popular and are a great way to create a modern, stylish space. 

Best of all, you can store anything you like, but we suggest choosing dinnerware, glassware, utensils or unique decor to add to your kitchen’s aesthetic. 

Some Expenses Are Necessary

There are many ways to save money on your kitchen build. However, some features are worth the extra cost.

Appliances

Investing in good quality kitchen appliances can be costly, but it's a cost you won't regret. Besides adding value to your kitchen, spending more on appliances is the best way to ensure they won’t need to be repaired or replaced sooner than necessary. 

This is where value for money is important. 

If you spend less on low-quality appliances, you will undoubtedly spend more on repairs in the long run.  

Utilising reliable appliances will also remove the unexpected stress of being unable to prepare meals for your family and friends.

You Don’t Have To Sacrifice To Stay Within Your Budget!

You may have a vivid idea of how you want your kitchen renovation to look, but don’t think breaking your budget is the only way to achieve it. G & M will work with you to design your dream kitchen with custom joinery and cabinetry that reflects your style and vision. 

Contact G & M today or book a consultation online to see how our customised joinery and cabinetry services will make your dream kitchen a reality without exceeding budget.