Kitchen Renovation Sydney
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Kitchen Renovation Sydney
Your Guide To Planning Small Kitchen Renovations
  When a few square meters are all you have for your kitchen 
space, small kitchen renovations are to maximize the use of 
space and make your kitchen look more spacious. Here are 
some important points to look into when in the planning 
stages for your small kitchen renovation Sydney.
Cost
  If you want to keep costs low, the main thing to do is leave the kitchen footprint 
as is. Whether your small kitchen is L-shaped, one-wall, or a corridor/galley-style 
it is best to keep it as is. Changing the footprint will most likely involve moving 
the plumbing or some electric rewiring. The latter's cost wouldn't also be 
justified especially if your appliances are still within the capacity of your existing 
electric system. Instead, work on a better arrangement of your appliances and 
services within your existing kitchen footprint.
 Flooring and Countertops
   Use optical illusions to create a roomy effect in your small kitchen with large 
floor tiles. Large tiles make a room seem larger because the number of grout 
lines is less. For countertops, you can lessen costs with ceramic tiles or laminate. 
The designs available now for laminate are better-looking instead of cheap-
looking. For both flooring and countertops, durability and water-resistance are 
important factors other than cost.
Ergonomics
   That said, when you update your kitchen layout, keep ergonomics as important 
as maximizing space. Whatever small kitchen renovation Sydney ideas you 
are considering, build it upon the kitchen triangle: or how the oven/stove, sink, 
and fridge are arranged as triangle points. With a small kitchen, you're in luck 
as this triangle is built in. Having this triangle means that there is a better 
workflow because you can move between these points with ease.
   One idea to increase workable space without having to disturb the triangle is to 
replace your sink with a smaller yet deeper one. Ensure that the stove/oven 
and sink are located within a meter of each other. If your oven is separate from 
the stove, you can have this a bit out of the triangle if you don't bake often. 
While the refrigerator is the least important in the triangle, make sure that its 
door opens into the triangle. If you're buying a new one for your remodel, 
check out the new combination slimline fridge freezer models which are thinner 
and taller, and designed for small kitchens.
Storage
In small kitchens, the more cabinets you install, the smaller your workspace 
gets. Getting creative with storage solutions will solve your storage problems 
without having to add more cabinets. Attach some hooks and rods against a 
bare wall for hanging pots, pans, and cooking utensils. You can also do away 
with cabinets and install open shelves instead. Have the shelves reach the 
ceiling, making use of space that would otherwise just collect dust.
Color
    For the finishing touch in your kitchen renovation Sydney, replace the paint 
with lighter colors. Paint colors such as white or light yellow will instantly make 
your kitchen feel airy and spacious. To liven it up, add splashes of brighter 
colors with some artwork, or colorful dishes and small appliances. If your budget 
permits, install a shiny mosaic backsplash for that burst of color.
    Whatever plans and ideas you have for your small 
kitchen renovation Sydney kitchen designers are experts in making your 
design inspiration and plans come through.