New appliances and materials can cost as much as $40,000, depending on the size of your kitchen and how extensive your remodel is.

Nothing is more critical than the planning step when it comes to remodelling, upgrading, or installing a whole new kitchen, especially when space is limited.

What’s the price range for your new kitchen?

Consider the cost of a kitchen makeover in three tiers to evaluate what value you receive for your buck. As a general rule, you may anticipate to pay somewhere between:

• Budget or cosmetic remodelling of a small kitchen in the $15,000 – $25,000 range.
• It will cost you between $25,000 and $35,000 to remodel an average-sized kitchen with mid-range materials and appliances.
• Kitchen renovations costing $35,000 to $40,000 or more when employing high-end materials, fixtures, and appliances.

Look at the value of each budget and compare it to others.

Renovation of the kitchen on a budget: $15,000 to $25,000

What you get with a cheap kitchen remodel:

• Kitchen cabinets and countertops made of laminate
• The use of a tiled backsplash
• Ceramic, porcelain, or vinyl floor tiles
• Inexpensive kitchen appliances
• Maintain existing services.

Bathroom renovations in the standard or mid-range price from $25,000 to $35,000.

A standard or mid-range kitchen renovation will provide you with the following:

• A professional designer or your kitchen builder
• Benchtops of engineered stone (Caesarstone or Quantum Quartz)
• Cabinets with polyurethane fronts
• A backsplash made of glass or tile
• Ceramic or hardwood floor tiles
• Brands of mid-range appliances
• Some service adjustments are possible.

$35,000+ for a high-end kitchen makeover

If you spend $35,000 on a quality kitchen, you’ll get:

• Renovating your entire space
• The layout and services have undergone significant adjustments.
• Professional 3D design and plans
• Benchtops can be made of engineered stone or natural stone, such as marble or granite.
• Cabinetry in polyurethane
• Hardwood flooring or premium porcelain tiles
• Imported appliances of high quality, including a double door refrigerator freezer

What to budget for in the kitchen

The following are some of the primary costs to factor into your new kitchen budget:

• Kitchen cabinetry – especially if you opt for high-quality custom-made units that are substantially more expensive than IKEA other Freedom off-the-shelf solutions.
• New appliances to consider include a refrigerator/freezer, cooktop, stove, dishwasher, rangehood, and microwave.
• Sinks and tapware cost a lot of money depending on the brand and features you choose.
• Connecting and installing all of your fittings in the plumbing
• Laminate floating flooring are the most affordable alternative.
• Lighting — task, general, and mood lighting – sets the tone and appearance of your kitchen.

What tradesmen did you hire for your kitchen renovation?

Are you trying to figure out who you’ll need to help you create your new kitchen?

A dedicated kitchen builder will oversee the whole project, including all trades, either directly or through subcontractors (subbies). This streamlines the process for you because you only have to interact with one person who handles everything.

Top Tip: Schedule all of your trades in the correct order to avoid delays in your kitchen remodel.

Individual tradies or specialists can also be hired. This is appropriate if you have a smaller work or like to be more hands-on, but you must ensure that they are all scheduled in the correct order. The following are essential trades for any kitchen renovation:

Cabinetmakers ($100/hour) — If you choose custom cabinetry, a cabinetmaker is a must-have for your project, as they can design and instal bespoke storage such as overhead cabinets, deep drawers, and even a walk-in pantry. The most cost-effective material is laminate, whereas polyurethane is a high-end finish.

Plumbers (hourly rate: $100–150)

Perhaps the most important trade for your project, so make sure you pick someone who has done a kitchen renovation before. If you switch services, they will connect your sink, dishwasher, and make any necessary plumbing repairs.

Sparkies ($100 service fee + $70 – $95/hour) can assist you instal lighting, power outlets, and wire all of your appliances.

Tilers ($40 – $60 per square metre)

Another important tradie to hire if you’re tiling your floors or kitchen splashback, but keep in mind that tile costs are separate. Standard white ceramic wall tiles cost $20 to $28 per square metre, whereas high-quality porcelain floor tiles cost $50 to $100 per square metre.

Natural stone floor tiles cost between $80 and $130 per square metre.

Flooring ($40–$150 per square metre)

Floating laminate floorboards start at around $40 per square metre, whereas solid wood flooring can cost up to $150 per square metre. The cost of installation, including the underlay, should be $30 to $40 per square metre.

Plasterer ($30-$70 per square metre) (hard plaster) $45 to $90 per square metre (wet)

After the plumber and electrician have finished their work, a plasterer can make your walls seem like new by removing wall tiles.

Kitchen benchtops ($350 to $2,000 per square metre)

Expect to cost between $350 per square metre (laminate) and $550 per square metre (composite stone) to $2,000 per square metre (natural stone).

Top tip: Getting quotations directly from local tradies is the best approach to figure out the entire cost of your project.

Saving money on your kitchen renovation

You might find that by the time you’ve estimated the cost of your entire ideal kitchen renovation, you’ve gone considerably over budget. Fortunately, there are ways to get a new kitchen without going broke, including:

• Creating your own kitchen design
• Keeping all utilities in place and maintaining your current floorplan
• Repaint or resurface your kitchen cabinets.
• Consider a granite-like laminate benchtop if you prefer the granite look but not the granite expense.
• Purchasing refurbished equipment rather than pricey manufacturers
• Choosing to keep some or all of your appliances
• Obtaining three or more quotations from tradespeople in order to compare and select