how to plan your kitchen renovation with kaboodle

When it comes to renovating, we understand it can often be daunting. In our masterclass: planning 101 kitchen specialist, Cam, steps you through the first steps of the process by simplifying the planning stage.

step 1 - planning & budget

Every renovation needs to start with a plan. Once you determine whether you’ll do it all yourself, some of it yourself or if you’ll get an installer, it’s time to decide on your budget.

It’s vital that you understand your spending capabilities prior to undertaking your kitchen project, so you can budget accordingly. In the planning 101 masterclass video, Cam outlines exactly where your money may be going and how the 3D planner can help guide your spending goals.

step 2 - timeline

After you have completed your budget, you’ll need to put together a rough timeline to help you plan for your kitchen renovation.

Planning ahead will make your renovation as smooth as possible but our best advice is to plan for the unexpected. Life can throw you curveballs so factor in some extra time to account for this. Our planning 101 masterclass will tell you what to expect and help you put together your renovation timeline.

step 3 - measuring

Once you’ve determined your timeline and budget, you’ll need to understand the space you have to work with, so you can maximise every nook and cranny. There are many factors to consider when measuring your area, and accurate measurements are vital.

step 4 - inspiration

Now you have measured your space and are confident your dimensions are accurate; you can start looking for inspiration.

Our style quiz is a great place to start. In under one minute, you'll be matched to a style persona, receive a bespoke moodboard and galleries filled with inspiration, plus tailored product recommendations to suit your taste. Then, you can start gathering all your project inspo in the mykaboodle project management tool!

Look at our image gallery, Pinterest, Instagram, magazines and go into Bunnings stores to check out kitchen displays in real life. We recommend writing a kitchen wish list and consider the functionality of your kitchen. Are you an avid entertainer? Perhaps a big island bench will act as a central meeting point. Are you a budding chef? Maybe you need two ovens. Do you have small children? Consider soft-close door hinges.

step 5 - design

Explore different colours and layouts at the click of a button with our style selector. Get a quick visual of how your dream kitchen could look without having to create a 3D plan from scratch. We recommend you start by selecting a preset design based on your preferred style in the style tab, then mix and match different door colours, profiles, benchtops, handles, splashbacks and more to find your favourite look!

If you've got more time and have your measurements handy, create a kitchen design from scratch using our 3D planner that's tailored to your unique needs and customise to your heart's content! You can replicate your current space, including window and door locations, wall angles, fitted lights, fixtures, furniture and appliances so you can get a true representation of what your space could look like once completed. The 3D planner will give you an item list that you can then take into your local Bunnings to confirm and finalise your order.