If you’ve moved or been living in your home for years, there comes a point when your kitchen might need a facelift or a complete overhaul.  So what is the difference between a kitchen re-vamp and a complete kitchen renovation?

WHAT IS A KITCHEN REVAMP?
A kitchen re-vamp revolves around cosmetic changes. It is your kitchen’s upgrade. It involves minor changes that leave a big impact. For example, changing the appliances, light fixtures, updating the flooring, wall paint or tiles. Installing new worktops and kitchen cupboards or use the existing carcasses and just change the doors. You could add an Island. A re-vamp breathes new life into your cooking area without pulling out your kitchen entirely. A kitchen update polishes the kitchen in a more aesthetic manner.

WHAT IS A KITCHEN RENOVATION?
A kitchen renovation includes demolition and construction. It’s a refit that changes the look of things, a rebuild that brings down the structure and builds it up from scratch. A renovation takes a lot more time than a makeover as a kitchen refit involves changes in the layout and structure where you remove the existing kitchen and install a new one.

A kitchen revamps enhances your kitchen’s look, whereas, a renovation plan tears it down to build a new one. We’ve broken it down and given you a step-by-step guide of what to expect during this process.

1. 1. CONTACT
      Whether you came across our website, made contact on social, received a flyer or heard about us through someone you know, getting in touch is the first step in this process.  Graeme Cox, the owner of Cox Kitchens will set up an appointment with you, at your property to discuss your requirements.
   2. SITE VISIT | CONCEPT
      During the site visit, Graeme will discuss everything you want and need from your kitchen. All the necessary measurements will be taken during this meeting.
   3. PROPOSAL | DESIGN
      Graeme will then put together a proposal and design, based on everything that was discussed. The proposal will be emailed to you and followed up with a call to confirm everything.
   4. ACCEPTANCE | ORDER
      Upon acceptance of our proposal, Graeme will place the order for all raw materials for your kitchen. He will then confirm the project rollout and timeline with you.
   5. YOUR NEW KITCHEN
      Once all the material have been received, physical work can begin. To get an idea of the process, here are a few main steps that will take place.
      1. 1. To start, our Cox Kitchens team will strip your existing kitchen and cart off-site.
         2. Next, the plumbing and electrical work will be organized for the chasing of new pipes in the walls.
         3. The walls will then be plastered and made good.
         4. The cupboard carcasses will then be installed.
         5. Now, the templates for the counter-tops can be done.
         6. The doors and drawer fronts will then be fitted.
         7. Your new kitchen tops will be installed.
         8. Any splashback tiling will then be done and all painting to be done.
   6. COMPLETION
      With a hands-on, owner-supervised project, your gorgeous new, top-quality kitchen will then be complete and handed over within 2 to 3 weeks.

With his 20 years experience and extensive knowledge of the industry, Graeme Cox will ensure your kitchen renovation needs will be met.  Set up an appointment today!