A Kitchen Renovation is Every Melbourne Mum’s Dream

Mother’s day has been and gone for the year but our mums are still here. Kitchen renovation, small or large, is a must for mum at some point in her life in Melbourne. You don’t have to offer to renovate the entire kitchen. Instead, you could suggest a tiny overhaul of any one particular area. It may be that the mixer needs replacing, the oven a renewing, or the pantry redressed for size and functionality.

Below are just some of the great kitchen ideas that you could try at home.

Be dramatic by replacing dated or faded looking cabinetry with new stark coloured cupboards and draws. Black and creams work well to create an elegant effect.

If you are considering the cabinetry, why not consider the bench tops as well. The most common and durable bench material is granite. The suggestion here is to incorporate granite, marble and even a touch of wood or copper into your kitchen. This may sound crazy, but a marble kitchen island with granite bench tops looks stunning. Copper is a great eye catching material and can be utilised in shelving and on taps and sinks.

If you are one to hide all your kitchen crockery and appliances behind doors and in tiny nooks, consider putting your very best items on display. Open up one of your cupboard areas by removing the doors and hinges and celebrate a special tea set or matching corning wear collection. To further enhance the display, paint the area behind the shelving your favourite colour or cover it with wallpaper. You can also install down lights to highlight each item.

Spice racks and tea and coffee cupboards are such an added bonus for any kitchen owner. If these areas do not exist in the kitchen it is time to cut out a series of holes in easy to reach places on the walls. Spice rack next to the oven and tea and coffee next to the kettle. One way to integrate these additions is to have painted, murals on the cupboard doors.

Commission someone or get creative yourself and add a bit of artistic flair to otherwise boarding cupboard doors.  To optimise storage space, install specialised corner cupboard doors so that hard to reach places become easily accessible ones.

The chalkboard from our childhood is coming back into fashion. Sticky-back chalkboard materials and chalkboard paints are showing up in many kitchen renovations. If it’s not a chalkboard then why not a pin board. These can be easily installed on the inside of doors or pantries.

There is nothing more frustrating than not being able to stock all your grocery shopping in the pantry. This is where a walk in food store comes in handy. The luxury of being able to clearly identify every item is something we would all just die for. You will never double up on an item or forget one altogether ever again.  

From your walls to the floor, you could use a whole range of mediums to finish the look of your kitchen. Wall to floor tiles or linear wooden beams are a great way to create continuity. Splashbacks are increasingly popular with a wide range of uses and colours. 

For many of us the kitchen is the heart of the home, where our families and friends come together to eat, drink and be merry. If you would like some advice on a Kitchen Renovation in Melbourne, contact Alkira Homes on 0415 345 144. Alternatively you can visit their website http://alkirarenovationsmelbourne.com.au/ for a comprehensive look at what a renovation specialist can achieve in your home.