When it comes to kitchen renovations, cabinetry can cost, on average, $15,000 and benchtops can cost $6,000 but the costs can vary depending on style, materials and size. Does a kitchen renovation add value? Yes! But while the cost might seem high, it is small compared to the return you get from your investment in terms of your home's overall value. If you put effort into transforming your kitchen, you're sure to see a high ROI when it comes to your home's value, whether you're buying or selling the property. If you're trying to strategically increase your home value without overcapitalising, you need to be strategic in how you spend your budget.  A good rule of thumb is not to spend more than 15% of your home's value. This is where you need to be careful about how you allocate funds for each part of the renovation project. Anything that Read More

In our experience, laundries can be deceptively difficult to design. While they are usually smaller spaces, plenty of functionality needs to be packed in. You will also want the space to be beautiful and match the rest of your house. This usually requires careful planning and more than a little creative thinking to achieve. That said, there are a few simple things you can do to make designing the perfect laundry a little easier. How to design a beautiful, functional laundry  Pick your appliances first: The size, shape, and style of your laundry appliances will have a major impact on the overall design. For example, if you want a large top-loading washing machine, you will need an equally large gap in your cabinetry. But if you prefer smaller frontloading appliances, these can easily be fitted under a bench. So choosing your appliances at the start of your planning process will Read More

For the Zesta Kitchens team, nothing is more rewarding than helping homeowners create their dream kitchen. Whether they have major functional issues to address or just want to embrace the latest style, we love to help. We also take great pride in the results we achieve and our ability to deliver beautiful kitchen spaces. In this spirit, we wanted to share some of our favourite kitchen renovations. This selection of projects shows the variety of designs we can deliver and problems we can help solve. It also highlights the level of service and quality of finish you can expect when you work with Zesta Kitchens. Overcoming structural issues in Essendon Part of a beautiful period home, this kitchen was generous but dated. An intrusive support beam also acted as a major barrier between the kitchen and surrounding living spaces. The homeowners had consulted several kitchen experts about removing the beam, Read More

Are you dreaming of cooking in your new kitchen this Christmas? Then now is the time to Act. Our Melbourne production is filling super fast. This means if you are hoping to have a new kitchen installed and completed by Christmas you need to act now! Our Designers are working remotely designing client's kitchens to suit their needs and lifestyle. A Zoom or virtual consult to discuss your needs and design can easily take place during this time. During the consult the Zesta Kitchens experienced Designer will discuss your current space and what you are hoping to achieve in your future space. The Designer will analyse any existing problem you may have with your space. They will discuss the best solution according to the size of your family, the shape of your space, the style that best suits your home, colours, finishes, storage and so much more. Best of all Read More

After years of all-white schemes being the norm, we’re seeing colour return to new kitchen designs. As part of this, two-tone cabinets have become a particularly popular feature, breathing new life into more traditional designs. But planning this look takes a detailed touch, and there are a few tricks to getting it just right. Why choose two-tone? As the name suggests, this look uses cabinets or materials of two different colours. These can be highly contrasting colours (like navy and white) or similar complementary shades (like warm white and taupe). When done well, this creates a timeless look that is rich and elegant while still seeming clean and crisp. There are many reasons to choose a two-tone kitchen, including: It creates unique interest: Even the plainest kitchen space can be livened up with two-tone cabinets. Whether you choose contrasting or complementary colours, it will add depth and enhance the look Read More