Browse Forums Kitchen Corner Re: Kitchen makeover vs new kitchen 2Jan 21, 2015 10:46 am I wouldn't do either! Cutting Edge Kitchens and Cabinet Making http://cuttingedgekitchens.net.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Kitchens/290484196676 Mobile : 0419 430 575 PH: 9452 4772 Fax :9452 4772 cuttingedgekitchens@outlook.com Re: Kitchen makeover vs new kitchen 3Jan 27, 2015 8:57 am Hi Jew1974, I will probably have the "kitchen makeover army" up in arms here, but my theory on makeovers is this. When most people think makeovers they are talking doors, panels, bench tops, handles, appliances and maybe a new splashback. When you take away all of these items you are left with white boxes (the cabinets). The cabinets are usually the least expensive part of the kitchen. There are sometimes unexpected problems that occur when doing a makeover. Things like cracking a tile when removing a top, or a floor tile if a panel runs to the floor, hinge boring patters lining up and new appliances fitting in in old cabinets to name a few. I am sure there are many companies out there that do a great makeover job. But I suggest doing your maths, as sometimes a makeover can be just as expensive. Its the old saying, you get what you pay for. My intention is not to offend those who do makeovers - this is just my thoughts. Hope it helps With 25 years kitchen experience and a passion for what I do, I have joined this forum to offer advice or at least my opinion on all things relevant to kitchens. I was a cabinetmaker by trade and am now a senior manager of a kitchen company. Re: Kitchen makeover vs new kitchen 4Jan 27, 2015 4:49 pm I totally agree with above! Cutting Edge Kitchens and Cabinet Making http://cuttingedgekitchens.net.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Kitchens/290484196676 Mobile : 0419 430 575 PH: 9452 4772 Fax :9452 4772 cuttingedgekitchens@outlook.com Re: Kitchen makeover vs new kitchen 5Jan 27, 2015 5:27 pm Kitchenpro Hi Jew1974, I will probably have the "kitchen makeover army" up in arms here, but my theory on makeovers is this. When most people think makeovers they are talking doors, panels, bench tops, handles, appliances and maybe a new splashback. When you take away all of these items you are left with white boxes (the cabinets). The cabinets are usually the least expensive part of the kitchen. There are sometimes unexpected problems that occur when doing a makeover. Things like cracking a tile when removing a top, or a floor tile if a panel runs to the floor, hinge boring patters lining up and new appliances fitting in in old cabinets to name a few. I am sure there are many companies out there that do a great makeover job. But I suggest doing your maths, as sometimes a makeover can be just as expensive. Its the old saying, you get what you pay for. My intention is not to offend those who do makeovers - this is just my thoughts. Hope it helps ^^^ That. Re: Kitchen makeover vs new kitchen 6Feb 12, 2015 2:57 pm Kitchenpro Hi Jew1974, I will probably have the "kitchen makeover army" up in arms here, but my theory on makeovers is this. When most people think makeovers they are talking doors, panels, bench tops, handles, appliances and maybe a new splashback. When you take away all of these items you are left with white boxes (the cabinets). The cabinets are usually the least expensive part of the kitchen. There are sometimes unexpected problems that occur when doing a makeover. Things like cracking a tile when removing a top, or a floor tile if a panel runs to the floor, hinge boring patters lining up and new appliances fitting in in old cabinets to name a few. I am sure there are many companies out there that do a great makeover job. But I suggest doing your maths, as sometimes a makeover can be just as expensive. Its the old saying, you get what you pay for. My intention is not to offend those who do makeovers - this is just my thoughts. Hope it helps That makes a lot of sense. We are also going o be doing our old kitchen up in the next year or two. We're building a new home at the moment but the old place will need to be rented out and eventually sold. Before it's sold we are thinking of redoing the kitchen but depending on the price we may not bother as it may not add enough value to the property. Generally speaking, for a "no unforeseen problems" makeover.. what is the price different one might see between a full kitchen reno/replace compared with a "facelift" (cabinet doors, bench, new sink)? Paddington 29 @ Blue Horizon Estate (Lot 105, Wattleridge Crescent, North Kellyville) Our Build Progress Blog: http://light487.wordpress.com/ Re: Kitchen makeover vs new kitchen 7Feb 13, 2015 6:01 am light487 [ Generally speaking, for a "no unforeseen problems" makeover.. what is the price different one might see between a full kitchen reno/replace compared with a "facelift" (cabinet doors, bench, new sink)? It really depends on a few things, Who will do the work, will you remove the old doors and bench top and will you fit the new ones What type of bench top, laminate or stone? What type of door, melamine, vacuum form, polyurethane or one of the many others?? Will you need a new splashback? Sometimes its impossible to remove the bench top without damaging the splashback Depending on how you answer the questions you could be spending $3000 - $12,000 Cutting Edge Kitchens and Cabinet Making http://cuttingedgekitchens.net.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Kitchens/290484196676 Mobile : 0419 430 575 PH: 9452 4772 Fax :9452 4772 cuttingedgekitchens@outlook.com Re: Kitchen makeover vs new kitchen 8Feb 13, 2015 8:36 am Yeah I know. So many variables. It's an old kitchen so it probably needs a full renovation rather than a make-over Paddington 29 @ Blue Horizon Estate (Lot 105, Wattleridge Crescent, North Kellyville) Our Build Progress Blog: http://light487.wordpress.com/ Assuming the structure of your cabinetry is good then I would DIY everything as follows: - replace your counter tops entirely, - replace all drawer runners with soft close… 1 4776 A person needs to be licensed to offer financial advice. 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