5 Essential Tips For A Dream Kitchen Renovation In Victoria

2. What’s The Difference Between A Refresh, A Remodel, And A Renovation?

A kitchen renovation for homes throughout Greater Victoria can cover a pretty wide range of possibilities. In some cases, we might be brought in to give the space a refresh: maybe update the cabinets, replace the appliances and flooring, update the lighting, and generally improve what’s already in the space.

Don’t get caught up on the definitions, as these terms are frequently interchanged.

A remodel is a bit more involved, and we’ll often work within the existing kitchen footprint as a starting point. We might move the plumbing and electrical around to fit the design, add new features — like a pot filler for your cooktop or appliance garage for your toys — to help you be more efficient in the space, and upgrade the appliances, cabinetry, and countertops to create your new kitchen.

A renovation is a significant project — we might move walls and windows, build an addition to provide additional space, or transform a different part of your home into your new kitchen. This project takes the longest but usually provides the most dramatic change to your home.

We’ve turned bedrooms into pantries, removed walls to open up extra space, and even moved a kitchen from a cramped setup in the front of a home to an expansive area at the back so the homeowner can enjoy the view while creating their culinary masterpieces. Whatever vision you have for your new kitchen, our design team can work with you to bring it to life.

5. Planning Your Kitchen Renovation Budget

Building your dream kitchen is an investment in your home, and when done right, a kitchen remodel will often increase your home’s value. Instead of picking an arbitrary number to work from, we recommend that you chat with us to discuss your wants and needs, likes and loves, so we can help you come up with a realistic budget for your kitchen renovation.

It all starts with a meeting to learn about you and your family. What kind of cooking do you love to do? What’s missing from your current space? What’s your biggest frustration with your existing kitchen layout? Are you embarrassed to show your kitchen to your friends and family? Whatever the motivation behind your decision, we’ll use that to help conceive your new kitchen layout.

Then we dive into your likes and dislikes. Do you prefer quartz countertops over solid surface? Are you dreaming of a gorgeous butcherblock island or a porcelain waterfall? Do you love the simple beauty of stainless steel for your appliances and sink, or do you dare for some contrast to bring colour to your kitchen? Do you want open spaces to show off your collection of classic tableware, or do you prefer a space for everything, and everything in its place?

Once we’ve determined the right approach for the kitchen that best matches you, your home, and your lifestyle, we’ll work with you to identify an appropriate budget for the complete project. We’ll spend a lot of time with you in the early stages of your kitchen renovation to develop a realistic plan that covers everything you want and need. A solid plan is the best way to stick to a budget – it’s the last-minute changes that tend to lead to budget overruns or missed deadlines.