Design Buy Build Issue 54 2022 | Page 36

KITCHENS

DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN SELL YOUR KITCHEN ?

How , where and why you should make this your top renovation priority .
As any renovator will tell you , adding a new kitchen is one of the biggest costs associated with a renovation aside from building an extension to put it in . As the hub of the home , it ’ s no wonder they are so expensive and with expense also comes multiple options , finishes and decisions .
However , as building regs change , the carbon reduction deadline approaches and thankfully we all start to realise how important sustainable building practice is . The good news is there is another way you can get a stunning kitchen at an absolute fraction of the cost .
The first step is to assess the kitchen already in place . What condition is it in ? Could it be refinished , are the worktops still in good condition but the appliances and units in desperate need of replacing ? The second step is to work out if you can make use of the existing kitchen with a few updates like a new splashback or a re paint of the units , for example . Renovating an existing kitchen can save thousands and still create a fresh and usable kitchen .
The third step needs to be where you make your decision . Do you upcycle what you have , do you save what you can and rip out what ’ s there as it ’ s past repair , or instead do you sell it ? Selling your kitchen can make you thousands towards your next project . The Used Kitchen Company can sell your existing kitchen and arrange to have it dismantled and collected , giving you a tidy pot of money to use towards purchasing a new one .
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