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KitchenRenovation/Refresh
Modern Kitchen Renovation
Open-plan kitchen with island bench, stone benchtops, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow.
Reality Check
- Plumbing and electrical often need relocating when you move the sink or appliances.
- You'll likely need a temporary kitchen setup during the build.
- Cabinetry lead times can run 6–10 weeks — order early.
- Pre-1990 homes may hide asbestos in wall linings or vinyl flooring.
- Removing a wall between kitchen and dining usually needs a structural beam.
Good fit if...
- Your kitchen layout no longer works for how your family cooks and gathers.
- You're doing a broader renovation and the kitchen is part of it.
- You plan to stay in the home for years to come.
- Your existing cabinetry and appliances are dated or failing.
Maybe not a fit if...
- You're renovating purely to sell and the kitchen is already functional.
- Your budget is tight and cabinetry alone would blow it.
- You're planning to move within a year and the kitchen still works.
Budget Blind Spots
- Plumbing and electrical relocation
- Cabinetry and stone benchtops (usually the biggest single cost)
- Hidden asbestos removal in older homes
- Temporary kitchen setup during the build
- Appliance upgrades
What to Discuss at Your Consultation
- What is the main problem we're trying to solve?
- Is the priority budget, space, resale, lifestyle, or rental income?
- Are there known site constraints (slope, access, easements)?
- What is your ideal timeline?
- What must stay vs what can change?
- Do you cook a lot, or is the kitchen more of a gathering space?
- Are you keeping any existing appliances?
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Related guides
Preparation
How to Prepare a Renovation Brief
A well-prepared brief helps your designer understand exactly what you want. Here's what to include.
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Setting a Realistic Renovation Budget
Understanding renovation costs in South East Queensland and how to budget for your project.
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What to Expect on a Site Consultation
Everything you need to know before your first site visit with Phoenix Projects.
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