Property
The benefits of a partial rennovation
Depending on what part of your home you are looking to upgrade, a partial renovation can sometimes involve as little as replacing one or two items. It does not need to be an epic exercise and the benefits can be quite amazing.
In most kitchens you can usually just replace the cupboard
doors and handles. This can cost as little as $1500 and have a
big impact. Sometimes even replacing the oven and cook top
is worth considering. The final product will be a great looking
kitchen for a fraction of the cost of a total renovation.
“In most kitchens you can usually just replace the cupboard doors and handles. This can cost as little as $1500 and have a big impact”
In the bathroom the usual suspects when considering a partial renovation are the shower screen, the vanity, the taps and the toilet. Replacing all these can be done for under $2000 and will leave you with a fresher and brighter bathroom. If your tiles are getting a little worse for wear you can always have them resprayed with any cracks or chips being repaired.
A good coat of fresh paint will do wonders in any room of
the house. Using whites or light colours will always have the
effect of making any room lighter, brighter and even bigger.
All in all a partial renovation is a great cost effective way of
giving your home a wonderful boost. It will save you a lot of
time and money in comparison to a full renovation and is quite
often a great alternative, particularly if you are looking to sell.
For more info please call Salvi Messina owner
of Renovation Boys, tel: 9519 5511, email salvi@renovationboys.com.au
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