New homeowners, especially first-timers, are excited, nervous and full of ideas about how they will make their new house a home. One thing they probably aren’t thinking about (unless they plan to flip the house) is how they can increase the re-sale value. But, even though that may not be their focus, it’s good for […]

If you’re designing a new kitchen, you’re probably questioning which is the best kitchen worktop material for you. You may already have your wall colours picked out, cabinets designed and an idea of what look you want from your kitchen worktop. But which worktop material – wood or stone, concrete, composite or metal – will […]

If you’re building a kitchen extension because you’ve set your heart on creating a large open-plan kitchen diner, and perhaps even living space, it’s a good idea to start with its ideal design, then move on to the practicalities of planning the extension, and considering the cost. Planning the kitchen extension’s design will allow you […]

Sometimes remodeling a kitchen is mostly a matter of updating appliances, countertops, and cabinets, but to really get to the very core and essence of a kitchen, you and your contractor may need to rethink the entire plan and flow of the kitchen. A major kitchen remodel often involves an overhaul of the entire layout. When kitchen […]

If you have no idea how much water and energy you are possibly wasting in the kitchen, you aren’t alone. Now more than ever, Australian households should be focusing on ways to save our precious resources. Luckily, there are some simple changes that you can make in the kitchen to reduce both water and energy usage. Here […]