The cost of remodeling kitchens and built-in cabinets will depend on the materials you use, as well as the hardware and countertops you put in. Drawers, hardware, and countertops are one of the things that drive up the cost of a kitchen. If you want to save money, you can put large wall cabinets and base cabinets in the kitchen, and instead of using granite, you can outfit the kitchen with Formica countertops. Most people would like to have granite in their kitchen, but don’t always have the budget for it. One thing you can do is outfit your kitchen with Formica countertops and spend most of your money on the kitchen. This way you can place more drawers and better fittings in the kitchen. This will not only make your kitchen look better but also more practical and functional.
When you get a little more money, you can always remove the Formica countertops and replace them with granite. There are certain kitchen cabinets or built-in cabinets that you have to have in a kitchen or in a bedroom, for example: a chest of drawers is important for your cutlery, kitchen towels, soup spoons, etc. For a bedroom it will be a hanging cabinet, bookcase and combo. A sink unit is also a must-have, as is an undercounter oven unit. You don’t necessarily need to have a broom cabinet when you’re remodeling a kitchen. You can enlarge the space where the fridge goes a little and place the broom and mop next to the fridge. The fridge itself doesn’t need to have a casing around it either, you can simply leave a space to put the fridge in and thus save on the cost of kitchens. The refrigerator housing unit will greatly reduce the cost of the kitchen because the vertical panels on the side of the refrigerator that hold the wall cabinet above the refrigerator in place are large and are also in the color of the kitchen door. The quality of the hardware can also increase the cost of a kitchen. Don’t try to save a penny on the kitchen by skimping on the hardware. If you use a cheap hinge and the doors fall off, you will have to pay for a new door and hinge. Mepla, Blum, Rocco, and Ferrari are some of the trusted brands that I would recommend using. The cost of their hardware is higher than others, but the quality is much better and it is also much easier to use. With kitchen accessories you really do get what you pay for. Among those mentioned above, I would say that Rocco is their most exquisite range and people who buy this brand want to increase the cost of their kitchen a bit, but Blum, Mepla and Ferrari are very affordable brands with tons of benefits. Remodel your kitchen with this hardware and you won’t go wrong.
The most cost-effective way to remodel a kitchen and give it some color is by using melamine chipboard. You can buy melamine chipboard in 2750mm x 1830mm sheets, giving you about 5 square meters per board to work with. Melamine chipboard can only be edged with PVC or impact edges that are glued to the chipboard. You can also use 0.5mm wood veneer chipboard glued to the chipboard surface to make it look like real wood. However, this board is not very cost effective in a kitchen and would normally be used as panels for a solid door kitchen. Solid wood is one of the most expensive finishes you can use in a kitchen and could be around four times the price of melamine particle board. Your average standard solid wood kitchen will set you back around R60000, so be prepared for the listing when it arrives. There are many more ways to cut costs in your kitchen when you remodel, just remember to make your time in the kitchen more comfortable. Most people just want to have an attractive kitchen, but if it is not practical, it will not be a pleasure to work and spend time in it. The kitchen is becoming the focal point of the home and people are spending much more time in the kitchen, whether it’s cooking, eating or entertaining.
