Mint Kitchens
Mint Kitchens
  • About
    • Why Mint?
    • Awards
    • Testimonials
    • Case Studies
      • Balwyn Kitchen
      • Brunswick Bathroom
      • Brunswick Kitchen
      • Essendon Master Ensuite
      • Essendon Kitchen
      • Mitcham Kitchen
      • Ivanhoe Kitchen
      • Ivanhoe Laundry
    • Videos
  • Locations
    • Burwood Showroom
    • Moonee Ponds Showroom
    • Richmond Showroom
  • Services
    • Kitchen Renovations
    • Bathroom Renovations
    • Laundry Renovations
    • Wardrobe & Cabinetry
  • Gallery
  • Blog
  • Contact
1300 767 611 Get in touch
  • About
    • Why Mint?
    • Awards
    • Testimonials
    • Case Studies
      • Balwyn Kitchen
      • Brunswick Bathroom
      • Brunswick Kitchen
      • Essendon Master Ensuite
      • Essendon Kitchen
      • Mitcham Kitchen
      • Ivanhoe Kitchen
      • Ivanhoe Laundry
    • Videos
  • Locations
    • Burwood Showroom
    • Moonee Ponds Showroom
    • Richmond Showroom
  • Services
    • Kitchen Renovations
    • Bathroom Renovations
    • Laundry Renovations
    • Wardrobe & Cabinetry
  • Gallery
  • Blog
  • Contact
July 19, 2021 In Uncategorized

Kitchen Renovation Checklist

Check That Kitchen – The Renovation Checklist

 

Updating your kitchen into the space of your dreams? Bored of your current kitchen? Looking for some inspiration and guidance? In need of some inspiration for a kitchen remodel? Mint Kitchens investigates how to create the dream kitchen project, that will leave you with a highly functional, and beautiful space.

 

Over the years the humble kitchen has been transformed to become the main hub of the home. Long gone are the days, when the home chef was left alone to create culinary masterpieces separated by walls and never-ending cupboards. Today’s kitchens boast an array of impressive and aesthetically pleasing functions. They have quickly evolved to become the centre the home where many families come together to eat, celebrate and chat.

 

Whether you are considering a revamp to create more kitchen space, adding extra elements for entertainment purposes, or just in desperate need of an update, planning is paramount for any home project. The problem is, where do you start? It’s easy to get inundated with images and ideas for what your kitchen could look like. This can leave many homeowners feeling overwhelmed, or creating spaces that simply do not work.

 

All About Space

Before you start dreaming of new ovens, expanding benchtops, or removing old cabinetry, the key is to get a good clear picture of the space you have to work with. If you are considering removing walls and increasing your kitchens ‘footprint’ it’s a good idea to call in the experts to double-check your design ideas will work in terms of structure for the best possible kitchen layout.

 

If you are pondering a ‘pull all out and replace’ project, then your trusty tape measure will suffice to get an estimate of the space you have to work with. This is vitally important particularly when it comes to deciding what appliances will work, and more importantly if they will fit.

 

It’s also a good idea to write down exactly what you want from your new kitchen, and what your old kitchen was lacking. Do you want more space? More benchtops and prep areas, or better appliances? Or is it storage, and clever design? Having a very clear picture of what you ‘functionally’ need, you will be on the right path in developing a good plan for what will work in the space you have available. Like with all renovations, it’s important to have some ‘wriggle room’ in your design plans. Some aspects may need to be reconsidered for the space to work and to fit within your budget. Here’s how much a kitchen renovation may cost.

 

Colours & Flow

When it comes to thinking about what style of kitchen, colours and design will work, it’s important to take into account the remainder of your home. Choosing an ultra-modern kitchen, to proudly sit center stage in a federation-styled home, probably won’t work, unless you are considering revamping the entire home. Ensuring the new kitchen fits in with the interior of your home is highly recommended.

 

Also, think about the design of your kitchen. Choosing a more traditional style with high-quality fixtures and fittings will also mean the investment will stand the test of time. This is very important if you are undertaking a kitchen renovation for a rental property. It’s good to remember that some themes and ultra-modern touches can become outdated very quickly, and having to keep changing styles can be a very expensive option in the long run.

 

Design considerations include:

  • The size of your family – this will determine the size of your fridge and other aspects.
  • Kitchen main function – entertaining, family cooking, dining.
  • What do you love? What do you hate?
  • Budget – vitally important particularly if you are removing walls, adding/removing power outlets, moving plumbing or gas lines.
  • Timeline? Can the renovation be done in stages, or does it need a solid deadline?

 

Sensational Islands & Triangles

Island benches are a big must in many kitchens. Not only do they create wonderful prep areas, but they can also double as computer charging stations, homework areas, and more importantly a place to sit and chat to the busy kitchen cook. When designing your kitchen island bench don’t forget to consider your tech input. Having cleverly hidden USB charging points and a good dose of storage can help you transform this area from a work zone to an entertaining area quickly and easily.

 

The key when designing your island bench is to always consider flow. It shouldn’t be too close to any of your kitchen appliances – like open fridge doors or dishwashers. This is why measuring your area correctly before you start designing is so important. Your kitchen needs to be functional no matter what is busily occurring – cue the starving teenagers rummaging through pantries and fridges while you are busy cooking.

 

The kitchen triangle is a staple design process for any kitchen. This is a very important aspect when considering any renovation or redesign. The triangle is the space between the cooktop, the fridge, and the sink. This makes cooking and preparing food easy and will allow a good working flow in your space. Any top designer will recommend the best triangle to work for your kitchen, this will not only add beautiful focal points and show off your stunning fixtures and appliances it will also ensure your kitchen is functionally sound.

 

Storage space is also important – there is no point in having the kitchen of your dreams that you struggle to store all your vital kitchen tools. Contemplate; soft close draws and cupboards, push to open kitchen cabinets, skillfully utilised pantry spaces – like butler’s kitchens or pull-out pantries, under-bench bins, and corner cupboards that can allow for ample storage while keeping the space beautiful.

 

TOP 10 CHECKLIST

  1. Total budget for the renovation?
  2. What you love, and hate about your existing kitchen?
  3. A clear picture of what you are needing (space, benchtops, storage)?
  4. How big is the space you have to work with?
  5. Design concepts? Colour schemes and theme?
  6. Dream appliances – will they fit with your triangle?
  7. Clever storage options?
  8. Big costs included? Moving plumbing or pipes?
  9. Deadline renovation or stages?
  10. Call in the experts.

 

This kitchen renovation checklist can be a great way to jumpstart your project and to get you thinking of what to consider before considering a kitchen renovation.

 

At Mint Kitchens, we want to create a beautiful kitchen that’s right for you, assisting you from the initial phase of helping you with new kitchen ideas, providing you with the best kitchen designs and making it all come together. Our experienced kitchen designers specialise in the kitchen renovation process so you get what you want.

Here are some of our award winning kitchen renovation projects:

2019 HIA Award Winning Kitchen in Balwyn

2020 HIA Award Winning Kitchen in West Meadows

Visit our 4 kitchen showrooms in Burnley, Richmond, Moonee Ponds and Burwood and let out experts help you. Contact us today and we’ll make sure your next kitchen is better than ever before!

Spread the love

Related Articles

  • kitchen displays
    Simple Things Everyone Should Do Before Visiting Kitchen Displays
  • artwork-in-the-kitchen
    Art In the Kitchen

Leave a Reply

  • Facebook Comments

CATEGORIES

  • Awards
  • Bathrooms
  • Case Study
  • Kitchens
  • laundry
  • Renovation Tips
  • Uncategorized

Speak to a design specialist today!

We specialise in project management of your entire renovation project from conception to completion! We don’t offer kitchen bench tops as an individual product.






    Where's your nearest showroom? *

    I want to renovate my...


    Mint Kitchen Group

    Moonee Ponds Showroom

    640 Mt Alexander Rd, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039

    (03) 9373 0500

    Richmond Showroom

    356 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121

    (03) 9428 0827

    Burwood Showroom

    22 Burwood Hwy, Burwood VIC 3125

    (03) 9888 7935

    Quick Links

    • About
    • Services
    • Testimonials
    • Gallery
    • Blog
    • Contact
    • Kitchen Renovations
    • Kitchen Benchtops
    • Kitchen Cabinets
    • Kitchen Designer
    • Kitchen Styles
    • Kitchen Layouts
    • Kitchen Glossary
    • Kitchen Showrooms
    • Wardrobes & Cabinetry
    • Wardrobe Renovations
    • Cabinet Renovations
    • Bathroom Renovations
    • Bathroom Cabinets
    • Bathroom Designer
    • Bathroom Layouts
    • Bathroom Walls
    • Laundry Renovations
    • Laundry Designer
    • Laundry Cabinets

    © 2025 Mint Kitchen Group. All Rights Reserved.

    2022
    Winner 2022 HIA Eastern Victorian Renovated Kitchen: over $80k
    Winner 2022 HIA Renovated Kitchen Vic: $50-80k
    Winner 2022 HIA Renovated Bathroom Vic: $30-50k
    Winner 2022 HIA Bathroom Design Vic
    Finalist 2022 HIA Bathroom Design Vic
    Finalist 2022 HIA Renovated Bathroom Vic: $30-50k
    Finalist 2022 HIA Renovated Kitchen Vic: $30-50k
    Finalist 2022 HIA Renovated Kitchen Vic: $50-80k
    Finalist 2022 HIA Renovated Kitchen Vic: $50-80k
    Finalist 2022 HIA Renovated Kitchen Vic: over $80k
    Finalist 2022 KBDI Large Bathrooms Vic
    Finalist 2022 KBDI Large Kitchens Vic
    Finalist 2022 KBDI Small Bathrooms Vic
    Finalist 2022 KBDI Small Kitchens Vic
    Finalist 2022 KBDI Small Kitchens Vic
    Finalist 2022 KBDI Small Kitchens Vic
    ________________________________________________________________
    2021
    Winner 2021 ACFA Best Bathroom Renovation
    Winner 2021 HIA Victorian Renovated Kitchen: $50-80k
    Winner 2021 HIA Victorian Bathroom Design
    Winner 2021 HIA Victorian Renovated Bathroom: up to $30k
    Finalist 2021 ACFA Victorian Kitchen Renovation: over $80k
    Finalist 2021 ACFA Victorian Best Kitchen Renovation: $60-80k
    Finalist 2021 ACFA Victorian Best Kitchen Design
    Finalist 2021 ACFA Victorian Best Bathroom New Build
    Finalist 2021 ACFA Victorian Best Laundry
    Finalist 2021 KBDI Small Kitchens Victoria
    Finalist 2021 KBDI Small Kitchens Victoria
    Finalist 2021 KBDI Large Kitchens Victoria
    Finalist 2021 KBDI Large Kitchens Victoria
    Finalist 2021 KBDI Traditional Kitchens Victoria
    Finalist 2021 KBDI Kitchens Plus Victoria
    Finalist 2021 KBDI Kitchens Plus Victoria
    Finalist 2021 KBDI Large Bathrooms Vic & Tas
    Finalist 2021 KBDI Small Bathrooms Vic & Tas
    Finalist 2021 HIA Victorian Bathroom Design
    Finalist 2021 HIA Victorian Renovated Bathroom: $30-50k
    Finalist 2021 HIA Victorian Renovated Bathroom: $50-80k
    Finalist 2021 HIA Victorian Renovated Bathroom: up to $30k
    Finalist 2021 HIA Victorian Kitchen Design
    Finalist 2021 HIA Victorian Renovated Kitchen: $30-50k
    Finalist 2021 HIA Victorian Renovated Kitchen: $50-80k
    Finalist 2021 HIA Victorian Renovated Kitchen: $50-80k
    Finalist 2021 HIA Victorian Renovated Kitchen: $80-150k
    Finalist 2021 HIA Victorian Laundry Design
    ________________________________________________________________
    2020
    Winner 2020 HIA Western Victorian Kitchen of the Year
    Winner 2020 HIA Western Victorian New Kitchen: over $50k
    Winner 2020 HIA Western Victorian Kitchen Design
    Winner 2020 HIA Victorian Kitchen Renovation: $30-50k
    Winner 2020 HIA Western Victorian Bathroom of the Year
    Winner 2020 HIA Western Victorian New Bathroom: over $30k
    Winner 2020 HIA Western Victorian Bathroom Design
    Winner 2020 HIA Western Victorian Laundry project
    Finalist 2020 HIA Victorian Renovated Kitchen: over $100k
    Finalist 2020 HIA Victorian Renovated Kitchen: $30-50k
    Finalist 2020 HIA Victorian Renovated Kitchen: $30-50k
    Finalist 2020 HIA Victorian Renovated Kitchen: over $100k
    Finalist 2020 HIA Victorian Renovated Bathroom: up to $30k
    Finalist 2020 HIA Victorian Renovated bathroom: $30-50k
    Finalist 2020 HIA Victorian Renovated Bathroom Design
    Finalist 2020 HIA Victorian Laundry Design
    Finalist 2020 HIA Victorian New Bathroom: over $30k
    ________________________________________________________________
    2019
    Winner 2019 KBDI Victoria Kitchens Plus
    Winner 2019 HIA Victoria Renovated Kitchen: $50k+
    Winner 2019 HIA Victoria Renovated Bathroom: $30-50k
    Finalist 2019 KBDI Victoria Best Small Kitchen
    Finalist 2019 KBDI Victoria Best Large Kitchen
    ________________________________________________________________
    2018
    Winner 2018 HIA Victorian Kitchen Design
    Winner 2018 HIA Victorian Renovated Bathroom: up to $30k
    Winner 2018 HIA Victorian Renovated Kitchen: $30-50k
    Winner 2018 HIA Victorian Renovated Kitchen: up to $30k
    Finalist 2018 HIA Victorian Renovated Kitchen: over $50k
    Finalist 2018 FIAA Victorian Best Kitchen Design: up to $35k
    ________________________________________________________________
    2017
    Winner 2017 CMDA Best Kitchen: over $50k (Design Category)
    Winner 2017 HIA Victorian Renovated Bathroom: over $50k
    Finalist 2017 HIA Victorian Renovated Kitchen: $30-$50k
    Finalist 2017 HIA Victorian Bathroom Design
    Finalist 2017 KBDI Victoria/Tasmania Best Small Kitchen
    Finalist 2017 KBDI Victoria/Tasmania Best Medium Kitchen
    Finalist 2017 KBDI Victorian Large Kitchen Design
    Finalist 2017 FIAA Australian Best Kitchen: over $80k
    Finalist 2017 CMDA Best Bathroom (Design Category)
    Runner Up 2017 HIA Victorian Renovated Kitchen: over $50k
    Runner Up 2017 HIA Victorian Renovated Bathroom: $30-50k
    ________________________________________________________________
    2016
    Winner 2016 HIA Victorian Renovated Kitchen: up to $50k
    Winner 2016 KBDI Victoria/Tasmania Small Kitchen Design
    Winner 2016 HIA Victorian Renovated Kitchen
    Winner 2016 HIA Victorian Renovated Bathroom: $30-50k
    ________________________________________________________________
    2015
    Winner 2015 KBDI Victoria/Tasmania Best Medium Kitchen Design
    Finalist 2015 KBDI Victoria/Tasmania Large bathroom
    Finalist 2015 HIA Eastern Regional Bathroom
    Finalist 2015 HIA Victorian Renovated Kitchen: over $50k
    ________________________________________________________________
    2014
    Finalist 2014 HIA Victorian Renovated Kitchen: $40-50k
    Finalist 2014 HIA Victorian Renovated Kitchen: uo to$40k
    Finalist 2014 HIA Victorian Eastern Regional
    Finalist 2014 HIA Victorian Renovated Kitchen: up to $40k
    Finalist 2014 KBDI Victoria/Tasmania Medium Kitchen Design
    Finalist 2014 KBDI Victoria/Tasmania Medium Kitchen Design
    Finalist 2014 KBDI Victoria/Tasmania Small Kitchen Design
    Runner Up 2014 HIA Victorian Renovated Bathroom: up tp $30k
    ________________________________________________________________
    2013
    Winner 2013 HIA Victorian Best Kitchen Design
    Winner 2013 HIA Victorian Renovated Kitchen: $40-60K
    Winner 2013 KBDI Victoria/Tasmania Best Small Kitchen Design
    Winner 2013 KBDI Victorian Medium Kitchen Design
    Finalist 2013 KBDI Victoria/Tasmania Large Kitchen Design
    Finalist 2013 KBDI Victoria/Tasmania Best Small Kitchen Design
    Finalist 2013 KBDI Victorian Small Kitchen Design
    Finalist 2013 CMDA Best Kitchen: over $40k
    Special Commendation 2013 CMDA Best Kitchen: over $40k
    ________________________________________________________________
    2012
    Winner 2012 KBDI Victoria/Tasmania Best Medium Kitchen Design
    Winner 2012 HIA Victorian Renovated Kitchen Project: $25-40k
    Finalist 2012 HIA Victorian Renovated Kitchen Project: over $40k
    Finalist 2012 KBDI Victoria/Tasmania Finalist Small Bathroom Design
    Finalist 2012 HIA Victorian Outdoor Kitchen
    Finalist 2012 HIA Victorian Renovated Kitchen: over $40k
    Finalist 2012 KBDI Victorian Medium Kitchen Design
    Runner Up 2012 HIA Victorian Outdoor Kitchen
    ________________________________________________________________
    2011
    Winner 2011 KBDI Best Small Kitchen Victoria
    Winner 2011 HIA Victorian New Kitchen: $20-40k
    Winner 2011 HIA Victorian Renovated Kitchen: over $40k
    Winner 2011 HIA Victorian Laundry
    Winner 2011 HIA Victorian Laundry Project of the Year
    Winner 2011 HIA Victorian Renovated Bathroom: up to $25k
    Finalist 2011 CMA Best Laundry
    Finalist 2011 CMA Victoria Kitchen: $25-40k
    Finalist 2011 CMA Victoria Kitchen: over $40k
    Runner Up 2011 HIA Renovated Kitchen Project: $25-40k
    Runner Up 2011 HIA Victorian Kitchen Design of the Year
    ________________________________________________________________
    2010
    Winner 2010 KBDI Best Small Kitchen Victoria
    Winner 2010 HIA Victorian New Kitchen $20-40k
    ________________________________________________________________
    2009
    Winner 2009 KBDI Victorian Small Kitchen Design of the Year
    ________________________________________________________________
    2008
    Winner 2008 HIA Victorian Renovated Kitchen: up to $20k
    Winner 2008 HIA Victorian Best Kitchen in an Apartment
    Winner 2008 HIA Victorian Renovated Kitchen: over $30k
    ________________________________________________________________
    2007
    Winner 2007 HIA Victorian Best Kitchen Designer (Overall)
    Winner 2007 HIA Victorian Best Kitchen Designer (Traditional)
    Winner 2007 HIA Victorian special needs project
    Runner up 2007 HIA Victorian Best Kitchen Designer (Modern)
    Runner up 2007 HIA Victorian New Kitchen: $20k-$30k
    ________________________________________________________________
    2005
    Winner 2005 HIA Victorian Best Kitchen Designer (Overall)
    Winner 2005 HIA Victorian Best Kitchen Designer (Traditional)
    Winner 2005 HIA Victorian Renovated Kitchen: $15k-$25k
  • Popular Services +
  • Kitchen Renovations Melbourne
  • Bathroom Renovations Melbourne
  • Laundry Renovations Melbourne
  • Wardrobe Renovations Melbourne
  • Custom Wardrobes Melbourne
  • Ensuite Renovations Melbourne
  • Cabinet Makers Melbourne
  • Kitchen Cabinets Melbourne
  • Wardrobe Cabinets Melbourne
  • Bathroom Cabinets Melbourne
  • Hide Popular Services -
  • Popular Locations +
  • Abbotsford
  • Chadstone
  • Blackburn
  • Kew
  • Melbourne CBD (Apartment)
  • Eastern Suburbs
  • Toorak
  • Glen Iris
  • Hawthorn
  • Port Melbourne
  • St Kilda
  • Essendon
  • Ascot Vale
  • Camberwell
  • Malvern
  • Surrey Hills
  • Mount Waverley
  • Ashburton
  • Flemington
  • Footscray
  • Yarraville
  • Carlton
  • Box Hill
  • Kensington
  • Collingwood
  • Brunswick
  • Footscray
  • Kensington
  • Maribynong
  • Murrumbeena
  • Pascoe Vale
  • Clifton Hill
  • Hide Popular Locations -