Are you itching to give your kitchen a makeover without breaking the bank? As one of the first companies in Australia to offer DIY kitchens, we know a thing or two about what it takes to seamlessly pull off an affordable kitchen renovation! Whether you’re a first time DIY-er wanting a minor facelift of your current kitchen or a DIY enthusiast looking to take on a full kitchen makeover, we’ve got you covered with our top tips and tricks to DIY your kitchen like a pro.
Set a timeline and budget
Before diving into any DIY kitchen project, planning is crucial. Start by setting a timeline and budget that establishes what you want to achieve, by when and at what cost. Even seemingly straightforward and affordable kitchen renovations can quickly escalate into much bigger and more expensive projects, so it’s important that you set clear expectations and limitations early on. Like all good project planning, it’s safer to over-estimate how long tasks will take (or how much things will cost) and to incorporate a buffer. If your timeline and/or budget is tight, we recommend exploring pre-assembled and flat pack kitchens as most can be installed in a matter of hours and without the need to engage an experienced tradesperson.
Plan with a 3D design tool
To properly visualise what your new DIY kitchen will look like, we recommend planning the design with a 3D design tool. Our DIY kitchen design tool is an innovative, easy-to-use tool that allows you to explore different layouts, designs and styles, and personalise them to your specific space through key steps:
Step 1: Create room – Select your floor plan and add room elements such as partitions, windows, doors, electrical connections and water connections.
Step 2: Furniture and appliances – With your floor plan established, you can begin to choose the types of furniture and appliances you want, and play around with exactly where to position them based on your floor plan.
Step 3: Design – This is where you can see the design come to life, by visualising different material and colour options for the ceiling, floor and walls.
Use pre-assembled and flat pack kitchen options
Pre-assembled and flat pack kitchens are hugely popular for good reason – they’re affordable, have relatively short lead and delivery times, and are easy to assemble and install. But don’t be fooled by their convenience or price – many pre-assembled and flat pack kitchen options are crafted with the same quality products and same precision as their higher-end counterparts.
At Kit Kitchens, our flat pack kitchens get the same love, care and customisation as all of our other kitchen products and services. Not only do our affordable flat pack kitchens come in a range of designs, colours and styles, but they’re also custom-made for the perfect fit in your space and made with high quality Australian Board and European hardware.
Bring in professional reinforcements
If you’ve been overambitious with your DIY kitchen project or simply think you’d benefit from expert help or guidance, don’t be shy to call the professionals for help. Afterall, there’s not much point in pursuing an affordable kitchen makeover project to save money, only to end up spending more money on rectifying issues and defects. While most affordable kitchen renovation projects can be completed by the average handyperson, if your project involves electrical or plumbing work then you’ll need a qualified tradesperson to ensure your new kitchen meets Australian standards. Similarly, don’t underestimate the experience a qualified designer can bring – unless you’re an experienced professional, it will probably take you a lot longer (and cost you a lot more) to risk doing certain things yourself.
DIY with confidence thanks to Kit Kitchens
We’re on a mission to make the whole DIY kitchen process as simple as possible, one kitchen at a time. When it comes to affordable kitchens you can create yourself, look no further than Kit Kitchens. Our kitchen design solutions are perfect for a minimalistic DIY kitchen, with affordable, high-quality and easy to install pre-assembled and flat pack kitchens suitable for first-time renovators and long-time DIY-ers.
Kit Kitchens give you the ability to create a kitchen that meets your needs. Customise your kitchen and opt for a tailor-made design that reflects how you use the room. Our experts are on hand to advise, design and create the kitchen of your dreams.
