A 'jigsaw kitchen' is the simplest way to cut kitchen renovation costs - here's how this design trick works

Kitchen with peach walls and marble splashback.

Renovating a kitchen can get costly, especially if you have your dream kitchen in mind. There are materials, colours, appliances and finishing touches to think about, and you may want to opt for the highest quality of everything - which often means the most expensive. But there are areas you might not need to splash the cash on. Whether you’re starting from scratch or updating your current kitchen design, knowing where to spend and save is key to staying on budget. 

However, it’s not as simple as picking the cheaper kitchen utensils over pricier ones. Remodelling a kitchen is one of the biggest-budget house projects, and it should be carefully considered. A successful kitchen design should perfectly balance aesthetics, practicality and cost.