Kitchen benchtops upgrades! Aren’t you excited for a makeover? Your kitchen is the heart of your home, and a well-designed and functional countertop can make a world of difference. Whether you dream of a sleek, modern look or a warm and inviting atmosphere, upgrading your kitchen benchtops can transform your cooking space into a true culinary haven.
This article explores a benchtop upgrade’s endless possibilities, from selecting the perfect materials to maximizing functionality and style.
Get ready to embark on a journey of inspiration and discover how a simple change can bring a whole new level of sophistication to your kitchen.
More and more these days, modern kitchens are trending towards minimalism; discrete appliances, restricted colour palettes, concealed power outlets and recessed lighting. In a pared-back kitchen, where every change is noticeable, something as simple as upgrading your kitchen benchtops can have a massive impact on the overall aesthetic of the space without the need for a major
kitchen renovation.
Giving your kitchen benchtops a style boost without huge costs and weeks of inconvenience
Most homeowners say the room they would most love to do over is their kitchen, but they hold over by the price of renovating plus the (considerable) inconvenience. Installing new cabinetry and flooring or redesigning your kitchen layout can cost you big dollars and time, not to mention the hassle (takeaways for a month, anyone?) Few of us have the fortitude to face the prospect of new plumbing and electricity installation to accommodate a new kitchen design. However, if you employ a contractor using the
stone overlay technique, we can finish your benchtops can in a day. The process is quick, labor is limited, the price is affordable, and you get your kitchen back in time for tea. Maximum bang for the minimal inconvenience!
Go from damaged kitchen benchtops to luxurious sleek perfection
If you’ve got timber benchtops that are water stained, scratched, or chipped, you won’t know your kitchen with sleek new surfaces. Similarly, if your benchtops have a laminated hangover from decades past (complete with requisite burn marks), we know you’ll be floored by the difference new benchtops will make. We’re not biased, but we reckon nothing beats beautiful stone for benchtops—the sleek, flawless surfaces equal sophistication and elegance. We can’t guarantee they’ll turn you into a gourmet chef, but you’ll certainly feel like one! Updating your benchtops can help bring your kitchen into the modern era – nothing says the 1960s like lime green laminate benchtops!
Yes, it looks great but there is still more to it!
New benchtops certainly can revamp a tired or outdated kitchen, but they can also have positive practical implications that can make a massive difference to you over time! We’re talking maintenance. Some benchtop materials require more maintenance than others. While timber and laminate benchtops are less expensive, they are also more prone to wear and tear. Stone benchtops, in contrast, while they’ll set you back more initially, are incredibly durable, resisting scratch marks, indentations, chipping, and swelling. They’ll last a lifetime with almost no maintenance.
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Kitchen Benchtops is easy to clean and manage
They also won’t mildew or mould meaning you don’t need to worry about health risks. These practical considerations might not be at the top of your mind when choosing your benchtop material, but they can make a big difference over time. If you’ve got tenants in your property, it’s certainly something you want to think about. Not to suggest all tenants are property-destroying slobs. However, tenants may not be as vigilant as you at cleaning up spilled water around the sink, using chopping boards when cutting vegetables, or removing stains quickly.
The kitchen is the heart of most homes. If you like your meals home-cooked, chances are you spend a fair bit of time there every day, and ensuring your kitchen reflects your sense of style makes sense. While renovations can be expensive and time-consuming, upgrading your benchtops will invigorate your kitchen affordably and conveniently. We can guarantee you’ll be stunned by what a difference new
benchtop surfacing overlay can make.
