Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement 1 Jul 25, 2013 11:54 pm hi we are about to sell the property; and about to put on new kitchen. We got few quotes; and are about to make a decision. need your advice on what can be done to modernize it. A picture is worth a thousands words Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Jasmine Re: What can be done to modernize this kitchen? 2Jul 26, 2013 5:13 pm So are you trying to decide between getting a new one or updating the old one? It looks like it has damage to the drawers, doors and benchtop so personally I would gety a new one. You can get good quality kitchens cheaply if you look around (don't use the ones that come to your house and draw it up. They add on their commission etc. If you put where in Australia you live you may get some recommendations. BUT if you do want to update first replace the handles with modern ones. You can get packs from Bunnings that are cheap and look good. Get rid of the red curtain. You could replace the doors but the bench is still old. If you replace the bench too you might as well get a new kitchen. If you update the kitchen get a builder to cut the oval hole/window thing into a rectangle. If possible bring it down to bench height and widen it to the right and make the bench go through to the next room. I don't know what's behind it but you could have a breakfast bar on the other side. I have a photo of one if you don't know what I mean. Re: What can be done to modernize this kitchen? 3Jul 30, 2013 11:23 am Also how much are you looking to spend? $1k vs. $5k (or more) will impact what you can do. Re: What can be done to modernize this kitchen? 4Aug 09, 2013 8:33 pm Counter tops and handles are a given. You can have counter tops refinished but the rounded edges will give its age away, if there's enough overhang to square them off you might be ok but I think cost wise new laminate tops would be around the same. That servery window needs to be squared up or embrace it with some wall colours of a similar vintage and call it retro. If you're selling though you should spend some decent money (say $5k) and replace the cabinet doors as well. Also not sure how far that floor extends past the dining room but it would be good if you could brighten that up too. http://camdenbuild.blogspot.com.au/ by invite only please pm me Re: What can be done to modernize this kitchen? 5Aug 09, 2013 9:03 pm The others have already mentioned bench and cupboards. But if budget was no limit, I would also change the floor, square off the window, change rangehood and sink. Lastly, don't have tiles that go all the way to the ceiling. it reminds me of a bathroom. Re: What can be done to modernize this kitchen? 6Aug 10, 2013 7:48 am Square off the servery and th at arch. And any others in the house if u have the $ to do so 2 Re: What can be done to modernize this kitchen? 7Aug 26, 2013 6:55 pm Replacing the doors and handles will have the biggest impact, followed by the work top. Then it all epends on your budget. Are the carcasses inside the cabinets good? You may not need to replace those and that will save a bit. Doors can be expensive, so shop around. Ikea's countertops are pretty cheap. Today is under construction. Thank you for understanding. Re: What can be done to modernize this kitchen? 9Aug 29, 2013 10:05 pm I personally would remove the little section of wall between the window and arched doorway completely to open the whole space up. Then bring it down to bench level as someone else said. On top of what others have said, i would change all the cupboards doors etc, to something with white glossy finish. I like white, but the corridor and everything else is white, so having it match is more pleasing on the eye imo. Also some metal or brushed aluminum handles. I work with owner, he/she is my man on the ground and I instruct them when to visit the site and take photos and I have other tools in the bag. 4 15265 Depends what you're current inclusions are, but we're not including wardrobes and will just use second hand ones until we can save later on to get them built. Also have a… 3 11630 I am in the same situation, would you be able to give some insights in to this? I am in SA 8 17046 |