Kitchen renovations in Perth can cost between $20,000 to $80,000+. Estimated costs will naturally rise with the scope of work required to achieve your dream kitchen.
Bathroom renovations in Perth (or any part of the home) is an extensive undertaking, especially so for the kitchen as it is host to most of the home’s utility systems (plumbing, electricity, and ventilation). Naturally, it’s often the renovation project that is put off the longest, as it can be disruptive to home life, and depending on the work required, expensive.
Kitchen renovation costs can range from $20,000 to $80,000 – depending on the kitchen cabinet material, style, and installation. This article will break down which parts are the most expensive, and the factors you need to consider when budgeting.
How Much Can I Expect to Pay for a Kitchen Renovation in Perth?
Cost is undoubtedly a major factor when determining what you’re going to renovate. A well-designed kitchen renovation will add significantly to the value of the home.
The question of how much you should expect to pay for a kitchen renovation comes down to the cost-to-value ratio that you’re comfortable with.
You can use the value of the home as a basis for comparison — a kitchen renovation should cost between 3% to 8% of the home value in order to ensure that the resulting transformation will provide lasting value over a long time. Depending on the type of work, you may also be able to claim tax deductions on the kitchen renovation to offset its overall cost.
Average Cost of Kitchen Renovations in Perth
According to the Housing Industry Association (HIA), the average cost of a kitchen renovation in Perth at $26,000 in the 2021/22 Kitchens & Bathrooms Report. Note that this cost only includes the main expenses of kitchen renovation — there may be other works that may be required as part of the kitchen renovation, such as trade work or construction work.
Kitchen renovations can be split into tiers — standard, mid-range, and luxury.
Standard kitchen renovation costs
Standard kitchen renovations in Perth can be between $20,000 and $45,000. Renovation work will generally encompass all the cosmetic and functional refreshes with the exception of structural changes to the layout of the kitchen.
Mid-range kitchen renovation costs
Mid-range kitchen renovations will cost between $45,000 – $50,000. The scope of work will include everything in the standard tier as well as significant changes to the layout. Most homeowners who want a complete overhaul of their kitchen space will require a renovation project of this level to cover all of the upgrades to permanent fittings, flooring, and plumbing and electrical systems to support the new layout.
Luxury kitchen renovation costs
Luxury kitchen renovations in Perth start at $50,000 and will cost up to $80,000+ and involve an extensive transformation of the kitchen space. The increased cost expands the range of fittings and furnishings to include high-quality finishes, which add substantial value to the overall property.
Cost breakdown for a Perth kitchen renovation
Budgeting for a renovation means accounting for the different steps, trades, and fittings required as part of a kitchen renovation checklist. Here’s a simple cost breakdown for what goes into a kitchen renovation:
Demolition and construction work
Any change to the layout of the kitchen will involve some level of structural work — walls may need to be knocked down, or new benches will need to be created. The bigger the kitchen and the extent of structural work, the higher the costs will be for the labour involved.
- Kitchen layouts smaller than 10m3: $10,000 to $15,000
- Kitchen layouts between 10-20 m3: $15,000 to $20,000
- Kitchen layouts over 20m3: $20,000+
Of course, if the kitchen renovation will keep the existing layout, the costs for construction will come down to the cabinetry and materials.
Trade work
Similarly to bathroom and laundry room projects, kitchen renovations require plumbing and electrical work – the cost of skilled tradespeople to carry out these works is another thing to consider. Here are the trades involved with kitchen renovations and (typical) hourly rates:
- Plumber: $80/h
- Electrician: $90/h
- Carpenter: $50/h
- Tiler: $50/h
Materials and fixtures
The materials and finishes chosen for the kitchen renovation is one of the big contributors to the overall cost of the project. Some of the most common materials and fixtures that will need to be costed for include:
- Tiling: $600 to $12,000
- Sink: $100 to $2,000
- Cabinetry: $2,000 to $20,000
- Flooring: $300 to $20,000
- Benchtops: $500 to $12,000
Kitchen appliances
Renovating to a brand-new kitchen is an opportunity to replace older or outdated kitchen appliances with upgraded models. The costs for new kitchen appliances will vary based on the specific quality and models chosen, but they can generally fall into the ranges below:
- Oven: $500 – $15,000
- Microwave: $130 – $3,500
- Rangehood: $150 – $7,500
- Cooktop: $350 – $7,000
- Dishwasher: $500 – $3,000
- Fridge: $450 – $13,000
Budgeting for all components and costs for a kitchen renovation can be challenging, which is why at Venaso Selections, we offer a streamlined approach to a kitchen renovation where we’ll do the planning for you. Our Perth kitchen renovations are a comprehensive service that includes everything you need to transform your kitchen space, from the initial design planning to the sourcing of materials and fixtures from our suppliers, carrying out the construction work, and everything in between. Book a consultation with us to talk about Perth home extensions and renovations, and find out how easy it can be to achieve your dream kitchen.