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Renovating your kitchen is a great step to take when you want to upgrade your lifestyle and add value to your home. Not only will a brand new kitchen let you cook and entertain more seamlessly, when it comes time to sell, you’ll be able to reap your return on investment. If you’ve got your heart set on a kitchen renovation – or are just exploring your options – we’re making it easy with our top things to consider before paying your first deposit. Hire a professional project manager Like with any big project, it can be challenging to manage a wealth of moving parts on your own. From sourcing products to hiring contractors and abiding by local legislation, it can be unwieldy to juggle it all. Instead of managing the renovation yourself – and risk compromising quality – hire a professional project manager. At Apollo Kitchens, our managers streamline the process

Your bench-top is arguably the most attention-grabbing piece in your kitchen, and it fulfills an essential day-to-day purpose, too. Nail the look, and you can make your bench-top can work wonders for you. Miss the mark and you could be left with a drab centerpiece that does nothing to match your needs. These days, you have the freedom to choose from a wide range of materials, finishes and styles when it comes to designing your space. But this wide range of options can also be overwhelming, as you struggle to pinpoint which material is right for you. In this post, the team at Apollo Kitchens have put together a list of materials for your kitchen bench that don’t just look brilliant but are incredibly durable too. [gallery type="slideshow" link="none" size="full" ids="8587,8586,8585,8584"] Stone Stone is an elegant choice for your bench-top and, depending on the type of stone you choose, can be a

With the rise of technological innovation, our devices are becoming smaller, smarter and more useful – and nowhere is this more apparent than in the kitchen. While some inventions may seem like useless gadgets, others promise to make our lives more efficient by giving home chefs a way to enjoy life and delicious food without spending hours in the kitchen. At Apollo Kitchens, we handpick technology from our partner kitchen suppliers, and incorporate new innovations into every design. Not only does this make your kitchen more stylish, but it will remain more functional for years to come. Here are some of our favourite pieces of large and small kitchen technology. Large appliances When you’re building or renovating, there are several innovative options to choose from when it comes to your kitchen. Including a few choice electronics in your kitchen’s layout means you’ll be cooking smarter for years to

One of the joys of having a young family is entertaining the littles ones whilst cooking. Kids love to help out in the kitchen, and we can all remember a Saturday afternoon when we were kids, helping mum and dad bake or prepare a delicious batch of homemade cakes and scones. When designing a child-friendly kitchen you want a harmonious balance of three things: design, safety and nutrition. We have put together this guide for creating the perfect child-friendly kitchen, so that you and your youngsters can have fun cooking in a safe and relaxed environment. A Design the Whole Family Can Enjoy  The wonderful thing about creating a kid-friendly kitchen is the way in which it can be accessible and versatile whilst also looking incredibly stylish. Creating a child-friendly kitchen does not mean sacrificing the style and luxury of a modern kitchen – it can even enhance it! Add the following

Whilst we all want a kitchen we can be proud to show off to friends and family, we have to remember that a great kitchen means far more than just an aesthetically-pleasing design. It’s no use having a stylish island, marble benchtop and chrome fridge if they ruin the functionality of the space. It may sound cliché, but when designing the perfect kitchen, you need to master the balance between form and function. You want the kitchen to look good but that simply serves no purpose if you find yourself running into other people, digging through drawers for hard to reach items and preparing food on a counterspace smaller than your chopping board. Apollo Kitchens has put together a guide for creating this rewarding balance between style and practicality, because we want your kitchen to look stunning whilst benefiting your cooking. Read on to find out how to create a kitchen

It’s only natural that when renovating your kitchen, you want to oversee the project. After all, it is your kitchen, and it should end up looking exactly as you had envisioned. Everybody has their idea on how the kitchen is going to look upon completion, and this may give them the belief that they can go about it completely alone. However, the reality of commencing a kitchen renovation without the necessary skills and experience can be a grim one. Simply put, you can end up blowing your budget and completing the renovation months (if not years!) after the desired timespan. Conversely, there are great advantages of avoiding the risks of DIY renovation and choosing an experienced contractor to complete the job. We here at Apollo Kitchens would like to share those advantages with you. Financial Whilst many home magazines will tell you that DIY-renovations will save you money, they fail to

Remodelling the kitchen is certainly one of the best things you can do for your home. It not only adds new life and value to your property, but also enhances the functionality of the kitchen itself. Homeowners are always thrilled with the space, style and practicality that comes with a remodelled kitchen, but they are often unaware of what to expect when commencing the renovation. When the old décor and appliances start being pulled apart and the kitchen is gutted, homeowners often find themselves unsure of what to do next. There can also be some confusion as to when they should call in the professionals or undertake a particular job themselves. As one of Sydney’s leading remodelling firms for over 50 years, Apollo Kitchens has had plenty of experience with homeowners who could have used a little extra guidance in preparation for the big rework. This isn’t a bad