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Whether you’re looking to add value to your home or improve the interior, beginning with the kitchen is a no-brainer.
Simply changing a few things can give it both a brand new feel while modernising the design at the same time. And that will usually start with the colour scheme or a new kitchen benchtop.
Budgeting for a kitchen renovation can be tricky, especially when trying to make room for big ticket items like benchtops. So how much should you budget for a new benchtop? Well that depends on the type of material of course!
Typically, the most popular surfaces are stone, granite or marble. These natural materials, however, usually come with a hefty price tag.
Engineered stone benchtop have been on trend for years, and luckily its simple look means you may only need to give your cabinetry a paint job to update the kitchen.
With custom kitchens, prices will always differ. Having the benchtop made to fit will affect its price – the kitchen size and height as well as the cut outs will affect the cost of the material while labour might cost you a fraction more if it’s difficult to get it through the front door.
Natural stone benchtops are a popular choice that look timeless and elegant in any kitchen.
With classic stone benchtops cost anywhere from $700 to $2000 per square metre, and that includes installation.
Granite is a type of natural stone that is becoming increasingly popular due to it’s hard-wearing surface.
In a similar price range to stone, you’re looking at $700 right up to $1,700 per square metre for a new granite benchtop, including installation. Custom cutouts to fit sinks can add another $250 onto the bill.
Much like stone and granite, marble has been popular for years. The downside is that maintaining marble is a high-maintenance affair, particularly if you’re a heavy-duty cook.
Marble is one of the more expensive options where you can pay as little as $800 for a square slab but could be looking at $3000 after installation and custom cutouts.
Engineered stone offers a cheaper substitute to popular stone variations.
Unlike natural stone, engineered stone alternatives tend to be hard-wearing, chip and stain resistant and, subsequently, require a lot less effort to maintain.
When it comes to price, a square metre will cost around $400 to $600, not including installation.
If you’re thinking of upgrading and bringing a new sense of life to your kitchen give the team at Great Choice Benchtop a call and we can provide you with a number of engineered stone benchtop options designed to fit the unique dimensions of your kitchen. For simple and elegant benchtops renovation , don’t hesitate to contact us! Great Price, Great Variety of Stones, and Great Craftmanship! Contact our friendly team now!