🛠️ Perfect for homeowners who are:
* Building or renovating a kitchen * Trying to understand realistic kitchen costs * Confused by quotes, selections and where the money goes * Planning DIY and wanting to avoid expensive mistakes
See What Different Kitchen Budgets Can Actually Achieve:
REALISTIC KITCHEN BUDGETS
See examples across three different budget levels and understand how specifications change as your investment increases.
WHERE THE MONEY ACTUALLY GOES
Cabinetry, benchtops, appliances, sinks, taps and trades — broken down so you can see how quickly the overall kitchen budget comes together.
WHERE TO SAVE + WHERE TO SPLURGE
Learn where upgrading can make a real difference — and where you can pull the budget back without compromising the overall result.
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👋 Why I Created This
I'm Melinda McQueen, a qualified Interior Designer and Project Manager based in Perth, Western Australia, with over 20 years of experience across interior design and residential construction. One of the most common questions I'm asked is: “How much should I actually budget for my kitchen?” I created this guide to give you a realistic starting point — so you can understand where your money goes and begin planning your kitchen with more confidence.
Ready to Start Planning Your Kitchen?
Get the free Kitchen Budget Guide and start your project with a clearer understanding of what your kitchen could cost — before you start committing to quotes, finishes or appliances.
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