{"id":10990,"date":"2017-11-01T14:09:46","date_gmt":"2017-11-01T06:09:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.recomn.com\/blog\/?p=10990"},"modified":"2024-09-29T09:58:16","modified_gmt":"2024-09-29T01:58:16","slug":"budget-kitchen-renovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/budget-kitchen-renovation\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Save Money on Your Kitchen Renovation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The kitchen is one of the busiest rooms in the house, so it makes sense to want to invest more money to renovate it.<\/p>\n<p>But, kitchen renovation costs can quickly add up if you\u2019re not careful. For examples, the type of materials you use; the way they are installed; as well as the \u2018nice-to-have\u2019 items can easily cause your budget to inflate.<\/p>\n<p>The good thing is, there are ways to get a budget kitchen renovation without emptying your pocket. Just follow these top cost-saving tips from our kitchen specialists in Malaysia.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-default\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#7d0031;border-radius:3px;max-width:none\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#b02364;color:#ffffff;border-top-left-radius:1px;border-top-right-radius:1px\">Need kitchen renovation for your home? <\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:1px;border-bottom-right-radius:1px\">At Recommend.my,\u00a0we have plenty of contractors to help you design your kitchen. With a limited budget, you can still have your dream kitchen! Just tell us more about your requirements and budget so that we can connect you with the right contractor!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/service\/renovation-contractor?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=post&#038;utm_campaign=budgetkitchenrenovation&#038;utm_content=topbox\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#b02364;border-color:#8d1c50;border-radius:9px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 24px;font-size:18px;line-height:36px;border-color:#c86593;border-radius:9px;text-shadow:none\"> Contact our kitchen pros for free quotes<\/span><\/a>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Or, get a rough estimate price for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/kitchen-cabinet-calculator\/\">kitchen cabinets using our price calculator<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6abcf4215d54b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6abcf4215d54b\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/budget-kitchen-renovation\/#1_Dont_change_the_layout\" >1. Don\u2019t change the layout<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/budget-kitchen-renovation\/#2_Go_for_standard_sizes\" >2. Go for standard sizes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/budget-kitchen-renovation\/#3_Cut_out_unnecessary_accessories\" >3. Cut out unnecessary accessories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/budget-kitchen-renovation\/#4_Avoid_customising_your_cabinets_to_fit_in_kitchen_appliances\" >4. Avoid customising your cabinets to fit in kitchen appliances<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/budget-kitchen-renovation\/#5_Instead_of_cooker_hoods_get_a_ventilation_fan\" >5. Instead of cooker hoods, get a ventilation fan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/budget-kitchen-renovation\/#6_Keep_your_existing_flooring\" >6. Keep your existing flooring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/budget-kitchen-renovation\/#7_Save_on_electrical_outlets_and_lights\" >7. Save on electrical outlets and lights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/budget-kitchen-renovation\/#8_Plan_ahead_and_dont_change_your_mind_later\" >8. Plan ahead and don\u2019t change your mind later<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/budget-kitchen-renovation\/#9_Choose_more_affordable_materials\" >9. Choose more affordable materials<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/budget-kitchen-renovation\/#10_If_you_have_a_standard_floor_plan_go_for_a_kitchen_package\" >10. If you have a standard floor plan, go for a kitchen package<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/budget-kitchen-renovation\/#11_Hire_an_interior_designer\" >11. Hire an interior designer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/budget-kitchen-renovation\/#Conclusion_A_Budget_Kitchen_Renovation_is_Possible\" >Conclusion: A Budget Kitchen Renovation is Possible<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Dont_change_the_layout\"><\/span>1. Don\u2019t change the layout<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We all love to work in a spacious kitchen but if you are on a tight budget, keeping the original layout will help you save a huge sum of money.<\/p>\n<p>Intech Kitchen Sdn Bhd kitchen planner Jasper Kum said it\u2019s all about improving the use of kitchen cabinet space.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cInstead of hacking down walls to expand your kitchen, discuss with your kitchen specialist or interior designer on maximising space with storage ideas,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13861\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13861\" style=\"width: 756px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13861 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/20287000_1042678905866813_4433960632800025688_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"756\" height=\"1008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/20287000_1042678905866813_4433960632800025688_o.jpg 756w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/20287000_1042678905866813_4433960632800025688_o-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/20287000_1042678905866813_4433960632800025688_o-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/20287000_1042678905866813_4433960632800025688_o-600x800.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 756px) 100vw, 756px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13861\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Above: One-wall <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pg\/IntechKitchenSdnBhd\/photos\/?ref=page_internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">kitchen<\/a> with island and integrated sink. By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pg\/IntechKitchenSdnBhd\/photos\/?ref=page_internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Intech Kitchen<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/searches?direct_bp_id=19352&#038;name=Renovation%20Contractor&#038;utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=post&#038;utm_campaign=How%20to%20Save%20Money%20on%20Your%20Kitchen%20Renovation&#038;utm_content=direct%20request%20form\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default su-button-wide\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#b02364;border-color:#8d1c50;border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 26px;font-size:20px;line-height:40px;border-color:#c86593;border-radius:0px;text-shadow:none\"> Request Quote<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Go_for_standard_sizes\"><\/span>2. Go for standard sizes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By default, manufacturers in Malaysia will build kitchen cabinets according to a standard size of 1.5ft (width) x 2.5ft (height) x 1ft (depth). This is equivalent to 45.72 cm (width) x 76.2 cm (height) x 30.48 cm (depth).<\/p>\n<p>But some homeowners like to request for customised cabinet sizes, such as cabinets that is 3.5ft, or extra deep drawers (like those in a filing cabinet). Or, they want to have double width \u201cpull-up\u201d doors.<\/p>\n<p>The problem with these customisations is that they add cost. When you request for extra-large doors, it also means that your cabinet makers will have to use better quality hinges. And if you ask for extra-deep drawers, you need special drawer runners to match, and ones that can hold up the added weight.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll these will add up to your bill and it is definitely something you would want to avoid when you are having a tight kitchen renovation budget,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Cut_out_unnecessary_accessories\"><\/span>3. Cut out unnecessary accessories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Modern kitchen cabinet manufacturers such as Blum and Hafele offer a wide range of accessories. For example, Blum has their special corner drawer called Space Corner, and Hafele has a special corner wire basket that swings out. Other manufacturers have \u201cone-touch\u201d wire baskets that slide out smoothly.<\/p>\n<p>These extras a undoubtedly sexy (see video below), but will add to the cost.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FRecomN%2Fvideos%2F752798864931103%2F&amp;show_text=0&amp;width=476\" width=\"476\" height=\"476\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Instead of asking your cabinet-maker to install these custom-made kitchen, go for standard empty cabinets with doors, and then look for cheaper alternatives.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you can find an organiser tray for your cutlery and knives at IKEA or Daiso at less than RM10.<\/p>\n<p>Other accessories like spice racks or shelf inserts that create more space in your cabinet are also available at a cheaper price.<\/p>\n<p>However, always bear in mind that store-bought organisers may not fit nicely into your drawers or kitchen. So make sure you have the sizes of the items you are planning to buy and give them to your kitchen specialist to add into their design planning.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Avoid_customising_your_cabinets_to_fit_in_kitchen_appliances\"><\/span>4. Avoid customising your cabinets to fit in kitchen appliances<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your kitchen may look neat and tidy with tailor-made cabinet that can accommodate special appliances such as wine coolers or microwave ovens. However, if they break down, your replacement appliances may no longer fit in the space and you may have to fork out more money to fix the problem.<\/p>\n<p>Though it may affect the overall design look, not having any electrical appliances fixed into a built-in cabinet will save you the trouble and the cost of changing your cabinet to fit in any replacement should the current ones break down.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recomn.com\/businesses\/iiko-concept\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IIKO Concept<\/a> project director Ion Chong also suggests homeowners to choose freestanding oven instead of a built-in oven.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you would like to have oven and stove in the kitchen, get a free-standing stove oven set. This helps you save on the cost of built-in cabinet as the dimension of your cabinet will be smaller,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Another way homeowners can save during a kitchen renovation is to choose a top mount sink over an under mounted one. A top mount sink, which is cheaper, is placed into the hole in the countertop that has been prepared for this purpose whereas an under mounted one hangs underneath the counter top.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>Another way homeowners can save during a kitchen renovation is to choose a top mount sink over an under mounted one<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThe benefit of a top mount sink is when it is spoilt, it can be easily lifted up from the hole and a replacement sink can be installed at the same place. However, if there is any damage to an under mounted sink, the entire counter top will have to be removed and replaced, which will cost more,\u201d Chong said.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13854\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13854\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13854 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/12916843_1146306695391804_7090321006699130839_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/12916843_1146306695391804_7090321006699130839_o.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/12916843_1146306695391804_7090321006699130839_o-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/12916843_1146306695391804_7090321006699130839_o-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/12916843_1146306695391804_7090321006699130839_o-600x800.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13854\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Above: L-shaped dry kitchen in light wood tones with dark glass cabinet fronts and integrated bar counter. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/iiko.design\/photos\/a.1146306658725141.1073741862.247007471988402\/1146306695391804\/?type=3&amp;theater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Photo<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/businesses\/iiko-concept?view=albums\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IIKO Concept<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/searches?direct_bp_id=1158&#038;name=Renovation%20Contractor&#038;utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=post&#038;utm_campaign=How%20to%20Save%20Money%20on%20Your%20Kitchen%20Renovation&#038;utm_content=direct%20request%20form\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default su-button-wide\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#b02364;border-color:#8d1c50;border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 26px;font-size:20px;line-height:40px;border-color:#c86593;border-radius:0px;text-shadow:none\"> Request Quote<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Instead_of_cooker_hoods_get_a_ventilation_fan\"><\/span>5. Instead of cooker hoods, get a ventilation fan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cooker hoods work well to remove odour, airborne grease, smoke, heat and steam but it is not something you can\u2019t live without. Instead of buying a cooker hood, you may consider installing a ventilation fan, which is much cheaper, to pull out the air from your kitchen and eliminate the cooking smell. A ventilation fan is great too for Malaysian kitchens as it works well in keeping a room cool even when you are not cooking.<\/p>\n<p>However, be sure to design your cooking area nearer to the ventilation fan as the suction may not be as good as a cooker hood.<\/p>\n<p>For those who are planning to get a cooker hood, remember to put the stove nearer to a window or any wall access to the outside. This is to allow cooker hood ducting to be installed without using a longer ducting that is connected to the exterior.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou may need to pay more if a longer ducting is required. There will also be additional cost to cover up the exposed ducting,\u201d Chong said.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13855\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13855\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13855 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/19467698_1532710433418093_3096503068719261901_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/19467698_1532710433418093_3096503068719261901_o.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/19467698_1532710433418093_3096503068719261901_o-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/19467698_1532710433418093_3096503068719261901_o-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/19467698_1532710433418093_3096503068719261901_o-600x800.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13855\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Above: Kitchen with ventilation window fan. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/iiko.design\/photos\/a.1532709330084870.1073741874.247007471988402\/1532710433418093\/?type=3&amp;theater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Photo<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/businesses\/iiko-concept?view=albums\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IIKO Concept<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/searches?direct_bp_id=1158&#038;name=Renovation%20Contractor&#038;utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=post&#038;utm_campaign=How%20to%20Save%20Money%20on%20Your%20Kitchen%20Renovation&#038;utm_content=direct%20request%20form\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default su-button-wide\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#b02364;border-color:#8d1c50;border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 26px;font-size:20px;line-height:40px;border-color:#c86593;border-radius:0px;text-shadow:none\"> Request Quote<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Keep_your_existing_flooring\"><\/span>6. Keep your existing flooring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To save on renovation cost, Chong suggests homeowners, especially those who are renovating new homes, to retain the existing flooring, which has been done by developers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNowadays many new homes come with tiles in the kitchen and not changing them will help keep the renovation cost low,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>If your existing flooring is too old, Chong suggests replacing it with vinyl flooring as it is a cheaper option compared to laminate or tiles.<\/p>\n<p>However, this is true provided the original floor surface is smooth and level. \u201cOtherwise, you may have to fork out more money just to make it level,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13856\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13856\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13856 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/12241311_1062092487146559_3562013932245103295_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/12241311_1062092487146559_3562013932245103295_n.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/12241311_1062092487146559_3562013932245103295_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/12241311_1062092487146559_3562013932245103295_n-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13856\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Above: Work in progress kitchen build that keeps the existing wall and flooring. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/iiko.design\/photos\/a.1023531041002704.1073741853.247007471988402\/1062092487146559\/?type=3&amp;theater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Photo<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/businesses\/iiko-concept?view=albums\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IIKO Concept<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/searches?direct_bp_id=1158&#038;name=Renovation%20Contractor&#038;utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=post&#038;utm_campaign=How%20to%20Save%20Money%20on%20Your%20Kitchen%20Renovation&#038;utm_content=direct%20request%20form\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default su-button-wide\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#b02364;border-color:#8d1c50;border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 26px;font-size:20px;line-height:40px;border-color:#c86593;border-radius:0px;text-shadow:none\"> Request Quote<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Save_on_electrical_outlets_and_lights\"><\/span>7. Save on electrical outlets and lights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lots of showroom kitchens have under-cabinet lights along the entire length of the cabinet. They look great, but may not be necessary.<\/p>\n<p>Chong suggests homeowners to only install these lights at the sink area and skip the rest. \u201cIn the rest of the kitchen counter areas, very few customers would actually switch them on in a real home environment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>And, instead of installing power outlets built into the cabinets or walls, homeowners can opt for power tracks such as Eubiq.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe more built-in power points you request, the more you need to pay for hacking and installation. For a cheaper option, you can use power tracks which works equally well. They also give you the flexibility to add more outlets later,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Plan_ahead_and_dont_change_your_mind_later\"><\/span>8. Plan ahead and don\u2019t change your mind later<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chong said it is a common mistake for homeowners to change their mind midway through a renovation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis may be because they had a different expectation of what the kitchen should look like, but when they see that the actual kitchen doesn\u2019t match it, their first instinct is to start all over again,\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;Any changes to the original plan will incur extra charges, especially when an order has been placed.&#8221; <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8211; Ion Chong, Project Director, IIKO Concept<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Chong also said homeowners must make special plans for appliances such as water filters, coffee machines and dishwashers, because these need a water supply and an extra power outlet.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you have plans to buy these items, you must inform your contractor or interior designer in advance. They will need to plan the space to accommodate them, and install the plumbing and electrical connections,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>This is to avoid putting additional features to the kitchen after a renovation is completed, which may incur more charges.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13857\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/before-1-1000x750.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/before-1-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/before-1-1000x750-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/before-1-1000x750-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13858\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13858\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13858 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_9733-1000x667.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_9733-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_9733-1000x667-218x145.jpg 218w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_9733-1000x667-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13858\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Above: Before and after photos of budget kitchen renovation in Puchong. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/condo-renovation-wharf-puchong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Full story<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/searches?direct_bp_id=1158&#038;name=Renovation%20Contractor&#038;utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=post&#038;utm_campaign=How%20to%20Save%20Money%20on%20Your%20Kitchen%20Renovation&#038;utm_content=direct%20request%20form\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default su-button-wide\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#b02364;border-color:#8d1c50;border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 26px;font-size:20px;line-height:40px;border-color:#c86593;border-radius:0px;text-shadow:none\"> Request Quote<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Choose_more_affordable_materials\"><\/span>9. Choose more affordable materials<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do you really need a granite kitchen countertop? Instead of going for high-end materials, choose more affordable alternatives such as solid surface or tiles.<\/p>\n<p>Not only is solid surface more affordable, it offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recomn.com\/blog\/a-basic-guide-on-solid-surface-countertops-in-malaysian-kitchens\/\">even more versatility in design, too.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>As for your kitchen cabinet frames, why not use melamine wrapped chipboard instead of laminated plywood? After all, that\u2019s what most IKEA furniture is made from, and that\u2019s what makes it affordable.<\/p>\n<p>One trick to save costs is to go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recomn.com\/blog\/kitchen-cabinet-materials\/\">melamine chipboard for the kitchen cabinet frame<\/a>, and only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recomn.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-kitchen-cabinet-doors\/\">upgrade the doors to laminated plywood<\/a> (or coloured acrylic). This way, you get the benefits of stylish designs and colours, without building your entire kitchen out of premium materials.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13859\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13859\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13859 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/15110985_1309328305756308_7450419318263132491_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/15110985_1309328305756308_7450419318263132491_o.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/15110985_1309328305756308_7450419318263132491_o-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/15110985_1309328305756308_7450419318263132491_o-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/15110985_1309328305756308_7450419318263132491_o-1000x750.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13859\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Above: Two level solid surface kitchen counter. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/iiko.design\/photos\/a.1309328162422989.1073741870.247007471988402\/1309328305756308\/?type=3&amp;theater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_If_you_have_a_standard_floor_plan_go_for_a_kitchen_package\"><\/span>10. If you have a standard floor plan, go for a kitchen package<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Save money on kitchen designs and buy a kitchen package instead.<\/p>\n<p>Websites like Recommend.my can provide a selection of made-to-order kitchen cabinets from different cabinet contractors, based on a pre-designed template. The cost of design is absorbed, and by consolidating orders, the kitchen can be offered at a lower price, while maintaining the quality of materials and workmanship.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12394\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12394\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-12394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23117059_774706212740368_8777306088331561931_o-1000x667.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23117059_774706212740368_8777306088331561931_o-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23117059_774706212740368_8777306088331561931_o-218x145.jpg 218w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23117059_774706212740368_8777306088331561931_o-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23117059_774706212740368_8777306088331561931_o.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12394\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ANGSANA &#8211; Kitchen Package RM17,400 &#8211; This modern contemporary kitchen package includes a suspended tall cabinet with matching kitchen island. Plywood laminate in white and wood tones. Solid surface countertop in black and white.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12393\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12393\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-12393\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/22861845_774706072740382_8803900942328960883_o-1000x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/22861845_774706072740382_8803900942328960883_o-1000x678.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/22861845_774706072740382_8803900942328960883_o-218x148.jpg 218w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/22861845_774706072740382_8803900942328960883_o-443x300.jpg 443w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/22861845_774706072740382_8803900942328960883_o.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12393\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">LANTANA &#8211; Kitchen Package RM10,095 &#8211; This minimalist kitchen cabinet design comes with glossy white X-slim glass doors. Includes base cabinet, wall cabinet and fridge cabinet, with black quartz worktop. Ideal for dry kitchen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Need an estimate price for your custom kitchen cabinet?<\/strong> You can get a rough estimate for your kitchen cost by using our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/kitchen-cabinet-calculator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">online kitchen cabinet price calculator<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Hire_an_interior_designer\"><\/span>11. Hire an interior designer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This may sound like additional cost, but hiring an interior design for your kitchen can actually save money.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Firstly, a kitchen design specialist knows how create a layout and design that uses standard cabinet sizes and doors, but personalise it to your style and organisational preferences.<\/li>\n<li>Secondly, they know the right kitchen cabinet materials to use. For example, using melamine cabinets at dry areas, and laminated plywood or aluminium at areas that get wet more frequently.<\/li>\n<li>Thirdly, they know how to work with awkward spaces and corners to maximise storage and utility.<\/li>\n<li>And finally, they will be able to spot any potential problems and plan for it before any building works begin. For example, there may be a supporting pillar along your kitchen wall that juts out, and they need to work around it. Or, if they know that you need a dishwasher, they can plan for the plumbing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cYou may not plan for these things up front if you try to design the kitchen on your own. Hiring a designer who specialises in kitchens will help owners save money because it will avoid any additional work later,\u201d said Chong.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey are also meticulous enough to look after the details that many homeowners may overlook. This is important especially for those who are unfamiliar with renovation works, \u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He also reminded homeowners to have everything in black and white to avoid having any dispute at a later stage.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_A_Budget_Kitchen_Renovation_is_Possible\"><\/span>Conclusion: A Budget Kitchen Renovation is Possible<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>When I first started my kitchen renovation, I wanted it to look exactly like the magazine photo. But not everyone has that kind of budget.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, with good advice from my kitchen specialist, I was able to get (almost) everything I wanted, yet stay within budget. With his help, I chose suitable materials, planned out a suitable layout, and chose the right accessories. He also made sure I stuck with standard sizes and worked with more affordable materials.<\/p>\n<p>You can do the same, too. Just follow a few simple rules, and you\u2019ll soon have a stylish, functional kitchen that can be easily maintained.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><div class=\"su-box su-box-style-default\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#7d0031;border-radius:3px;max-width:none\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#b02364;color:#ffffff;border-top-left-radius:1px;border-top-right-radius:1px\">Need kitchen renovation for your home? <\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:1px;border-bottom-right-radius:1px\">At Recommend.my,\u00a0we have plenty of contractors to help you design your kitchen. With a limited budget, you can still have your dream kitchen! Just tell us more about your requirements and budget so that we can connect you with the right contractor!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/service\/renovation-contractor?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=post&#038;utm_campaign=budgetkitchenrenovation&#038;utm_content=bottombox\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#b02364;border-color:#8d1c50;border-radius:9px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 24px;font-size:18px;line-height:36px;border-color:#c86593;border-radius:9px;text-shadow:none\"> Contact our kitchen pros for free quotes<\/span><\/a>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Or, get a rough estimate price for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/kitchen-cabinet-calculator\/\">kitchen cabinets using our price calculator<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are ways to get a budget kitchen renovation that remains stylish and long-lasting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":12394,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[255,18,451,610,17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10990","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cabinet","category-interior-design","category-kitchen","category-price-guide","category-renovation"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Save Money on Your Kitchen Renovation - Recommend.my<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Great tips to reduce cost in kitchen renovation. Also get free quotes and site-visit from our renovation experts in Malaysia.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/budget-kitchen-renovation\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to Save Money on Your Kitchen Renovation - Recommend.my\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Great tips to reduce cost in kitchen renovation. Also get free quotes and site-visit from our renovation experts in Malaysia.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/budget-kitchen-renovation\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Recommend.my\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/recommendmy\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2017-11-01T06:09:46+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-09-29T01:58:16+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23117059_774706212740368_8777306088331561931_o.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"800\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Cheng Yee Ng\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@recommendmy\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@recommendmy\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Cheng Yee Ng\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Estimated reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"13 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.recommend.my\\\/blog\\\/budget-kitchen-renovation\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.recommend.my\\\/blog\\\/budget-kitchen-renovation\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Cheng Yee Ng\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.recommend.my\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/6b341b28a9d9e3dd2adc3d44d16057c0\"},\"headline\":\"How to Save Money on Your Kitchen Renovation\",\"datePublished\":\"2017-11-01T06:09:46+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-09-29T01:58:16+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.recommend.my\\\/blog\\\/budget-kitchen-renovation\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":2690,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.recommend.my\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.recommend.my\\\/blog\\\/budget-kitchen-renovation\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.recommend.my\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2017\\\/11\\\/23117059_774706212740368_8777306088331561931_o.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Cabinet\",\"Interior design\",\"Kitchen Renovation\",\"Price Guide\",\"Renovation\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.recommend.my\\\/blog\\\/budget-kitchen-renovation\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.recommend.my\\\/blog\\\/budget-kitchen-renovation\\\/\",\"name\":\"How to Save Money on Your Kitchen Renovation - Recommend.my\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.recommend.my\\\/blog\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.recommend.my\\\/blog\\\/budget-kitchen-renovation\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.recommend.my\\\/blog\\\/budget-kitchen-renovation\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.recommend.my\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2017\\\/11\\\/23117059_774706212740368_8777306088331561931_o.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2017-11-01T06:09:46+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-09-29T01:58:16+00:00\",\"description\":\"Great tips to reduce cost in kitchen renovation. Also get free quotes and site-visit from our renovation experts in Malaysia.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.recommend.my\\\/blog\\\/budget-kitchen-renovation\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.recommend.my\\\/blog\\\/budget-kitchen-renovation\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.recommend.my\\\/blog\\\/budget-kitchen-renovation\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.recommend.my\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2017\\\/11\\\/23117059_774706212740368_8777306088331561931_o.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.recommend.my\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2017\\\/11\\\/23117059_774706212740368_8777306088331561931_o.jpg\",\"width\":1200,\"height\":800,\"caption\":\"ANGSANA - Kitchen Package RM17,400 - This modern contemporary kitchen package includes a suspended tall cabinet with matching kitchen island. Plywood laminate in white and wood tones. Solid surface countertop in black and white.\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.recommend.my\\\/blog\\\/budget-kitchen-renovation\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.recommend.my\\\/blog\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"How to Save Money on Your Kitchen Renovation\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.recommend.my\\\/blog\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.recommend.my\\\/blog\\\/\",\"name\":\"Recommend.my\",\"description\":\"Malaysia&#039;s best home services platform\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.recommend.my\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.recommend.my\\\/blog\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.recommend.my\\\/blog\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Recommend.my\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.recommend.my\\\/blog\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.recommend.my\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.recommend.my\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2019\\\/05\\\/e062ee55-e4e8-4cc5-95ad-fa7f6c15b72c_recommend-my-logo-800px.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.recommend.my\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2019\\\/05\\\/e062ee55-e4e8-4cc5-95ad-fa7f6c15b72c_recommend-my-logo-800px.jpg\",\"width\":800,\"height\":165,\"caption\":\"Recommend.my\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.recommend.my\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/recommendmy\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/recommendmy\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/recommendmy\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.linkedin.com\\\/showcase\\\/recommend.my\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pinterest.com\\\/recommendmy\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/channel\\\/UC1mIYQBg8rjExSj2E_a1IuQ\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.recommend.my\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/6b341b28a9d9e3dd2adc3d44d16057c0\",\"name\":\"Cheng Yee Ng\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/caa74034bfefaea06fd80d9d32acd5f773ecd8caa293ae708cd04914719c391e?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/caa74034bfefaea06fd80d9d32acd5f773ecd8caa293ae708cd04914719c391e?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/caa74034bfefaea06fd80d9d32acd5f773ecd8caa293ae708cd04914719c391e?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Cheng Yee Ng\"},\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.recommend.my\\\/blog\\\/author\\\/chengyee\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"How to Save Money on Your Kitchen Renovation - Recommend.my","description":"Great tips to reduce cost in kitchen renovation. Also get free quotes and site-visit from our renovation experts in Malaysia.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/budget-kitchen-renovation\/","og_locale":"en_GB","og_type":"article","og_title":"How to Save Money on Your Kitchen Renovation - Recommend.my","og_description":"Great tips to reduce cost in kitchen renovation. Also get free quotes and site-visit from our renovation experts in Malaysia.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/budget-kitchen-renovation\/","og_site_name":"Recommend.my","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/recommendmy","article_published_time":"2017-11-01T06:09:46+00:00","article_modified_time":"2024-09-29T01:58:16+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1200,"height":800,"url":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23117059_774706212740368_8777306088331561931_o.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Cheng Yee Ng","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@recommendmy","twitter_site":"@recommendmy","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Cheng Yee Ng","Estimated reading time":"13 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/budget-kitchen-renovation\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/budget-kitchen-renovation\/"},"author":{"name":"Cheng Yee Ng","@id":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/6b341b28a9d9e3dd2adc3d44d16057c0"},"headline":"How to Save Money on Your Kitchen Renovation","datePublished":"2017-11-01T06:09:46+00:00","dateModified":"2024-09-29T01:58:16+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/budget-kitchen-renovation\/"},"wordCount":2690,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/budget-kitchen-renovation\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23117059_774706212740368_8777306088331561931_o.jpg","articleSection":["Cabinet","Interior design","Kitchen Renovation","Price Guide","Renovation"],"inLanguage":"en-GB"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/budget-kitchen-renovation\/","url":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/budget-kitchen-renovation\/","name":"How to Save Money on Your Kitchen Renovation - Recommend.my","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/budget-kitchen-renovation\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/budget-kitchen-renovation\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23117059_774706212740368_8777306088331561931_o.jpg","datePublished":"2017-11-01T06:09:46+00:00","dateModified":"2024-09-29T01:58:16+00:00","description":"Great tips to reduce cost in kitchen renovation. Also get free quotes and site-visit from our renovation experts in Malaysia.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/budget-kitchen-renovation\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-GB","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/budget-kitchen-renovation\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/budget-kitchen-renovation\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23117059_774706212740368_8777306088331561931_o.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23117059_774706212740368_8777306088331561931_o.jpg","width":1200,"height":800,"caption":"ANGSANA - Kitchen Package RM17,400 - This modern contemporary kitchen package includes a suspended tall cabinet with matching kitchen island. Plywood laminate in white and wood tones. Solid surface countertop in black and white."},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/budget-kitchen-renovation\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How to Save Money on Your Kitchen Renovation"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/","name":"Recommend.my","description":"Malaysia&#039;s best home services platform","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-GB"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/#organization","name":"Recommend.my","url":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/e062ee55-e4e8-4cc5-95ad-fa7f6c15b72c_recommend-my-logo-800px.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/e062ee55-e4e8-4cc5-95ad-fa7f6c15b72c_recommend-my-logo-800px.jpg","width":800,"height":165,"caption":"Recommend.my"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/recommendmy","https:\/\/x.com\/recommendmy","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/recommendmy","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/showcase\/recommend.my\/","https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/recommendmy","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC1mIYQBg8rjExSj2E_a1IuQ"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/6b341b28a9d9e3dd2adc3d44d16057c0","name":"Cheng Yee Ng","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/caa74034bfefaea06fd80d9d32acd5f773ecd8caa293ae708cd04914719c391e?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/caa74034bfefaea06fd80d9d32acd5f773ecd8caa293ae708cd04914719c391e?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/caa74034bfefaea06fd80d9d32acd5f773ecd8caa293ae708cd04914719c391e?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Cheng Yee Ng"},"url":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/author\/chengyee\/"}]}},"modified_by":"Alex Tan","featured_image_src":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23117059_774706212740368_8777306088331561931_o.jpg","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23117059_774706212740368_8777306088331561931_o.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Cheng Yee Ng","author_link":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/author\/chengyee\/"},"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23117059_774706212740368_8777306088331561931_o.jpg",1200,800,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23117059_774706212740368_8777306088331561931_o-218x145.jpg",218,145,true],"medium":["https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23117059_774706212740368_8777306088331561931_o-450x300.jpg",450,300,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23117059_774706212740368_8777306088331561931_o.jpg",1200,800,false],"large":["https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23117059_774706212740368_8777306088331561931_o-1000x667.jpg",1000,667,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23117059_774706212740368_8777306088331561931_o.jpg",1200,800,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23117059_774706212740368_8777306088331561931_o.jpg",1200,800,false],"gb-block-post-grid-landscape":["https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23117059_774706212740368_8777306088331561931_o.jpg",600,400,false],"gb-block-post-grid-square":["https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23117059_774706212740368_8777306088331561931_o.jpg",600,400,false],"gform-image-choice-sm":["https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23117059_774706212740368_8777306088331561931_o.jpg",300,200,false],"gform-image-choice-md":["https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23117059_774706212740368_8777306088331561931_o.jpg",400,267,false],"gform-image-choice-lg":["https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23117059_774706212740368_8777306088331561931_o.jpg",600,400,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Cheng Yee Ng","author_link":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/author\/chengyee\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Here are ways to get a budget kitchen renovation that remains stylish and long-lasting.","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10990","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/35"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10990"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10990\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22241,"href":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10990\/revisions\/22241"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12394"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10990"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10990"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10990"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}