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The Order of Trades in a Melbourne Bathroom Renovation
Planning & Budget8 min read

The Order of Trades in a Melbourne Bathroom Renovation

A bathroom is the most trade-dense room in any home: up to eight different licensed trades pass through a space of four to six square metres, and every one o...

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Kitchen Bulkheads and Ceiling Design Options Explained
Design & Trends7 min read

Kitchen Bulkheads and Ceiling Design Options Explained

The strip of space between the top of the wall cabinets and the ceiling causes more design debate than almost any other part of a kitchen. Leave it open and...

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Kitchen Sinks and Tapware: Sizes, Finishes and Mounting Options
Materials & Finishes8 min read

Kitchen Sinks and Tapware: Sizes, Finishes and Mounting Options

The sink and tap are the hardest-working items in any kitchen, used dozens of times a day for decades, yet they are routinely chosen in the last week before...

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Walk-In Pantry vs Butler's Pantry: Which Suits Your Renovation?
Design & Trends8 min read

Walk-In Pantry vs Butler's Pantry: Which Suits Your Renovation?

Somewhere in the last decade, the pantry stopped being a cupboard and became a room, and Melbourne kitchen briefs now routinely open with the words butler's...

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How Much Value Does a Kitchen Renovation Add in Melbourne?
Planning & Budget8 min read

How Much Value Does a Kitchen Renovation Add in Melbourne?

Ask three Melbourne real estate agents what a new kitchen adds to a sale price and you will get three different numbers, but the same underlying logic: kitch...

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Timber and Timber-Look Kitchen Finishes Compared
Materials & Finishes8 min read

Timber and Timber-Look Kitchen Finishes Compared

Warm timber tones have dominated Melbourne kitchen design for several years now, softening the white-on-white schemes of the previous decade. But the word ti...

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Benchtop Thickness and Edge Profiles: A Practical Selection Guide
Materials & Finishes8 min read

Benchtop Thickness and Edge Profiles: A Practical Selection Guide

Benchtop thickness and edge profile are two of the smallest dimensions in a kitchen and two of the biggest visual decisions. The same stone in 20mm with a sq...

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Induction vs Gas Cooktops in Melbourne Renovations
Planning & Budget8 min read

Induction vs Gas Cooktops in Melbourne Renovations

The cooktop decision used to be a matter of cooking preference. In Victoria it is now also a planning and infrastructure decision. State policy has been stea...

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Choosing a Rangehood: Ducting, Capture and Noise Guide
Planning & Budget8 min read

Choosing a Rangehood: Ducting, Capture and Noise Guide

The rangehood is the appliance Melbourne homeowners spend the least time choosing and the most time regretting. A hood that looks right on the showroom floor...

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Mya Mokds6 days ago
I recently had renovation work done and I'm really happy with the results. The team was professional, friendly, and easy to communicate with. They listened to what I wanted and made sure everything was done properly.
Gary Saundersa year ago
Highly recommend VicWide Renovations. The job they did was amazing, all the guys were very professional and worked hard to bring the results me and my family wanted and needed.
Patrick Aramia7 months ago
From start to finish, the process was smooth and professional. The crew was punctual, respectful of my space, and incredibly skilled. The quality of work exceeded my expectations.
Lavina Dilip2 years ago
One of the best decisions we made choosing Steve and Ray to renovate our house. Such an amazing and dedicated team. Would recommend them to anyone looking for renovators around Victoria.
Raeda Gorgos6 days ago
Thanks to Steve and Kevin for their great service provided on renovation my bathrooms.
Neno Curica year ago
It was an absolute pleasure dealing with Steve and his guys at VicWide Renovations. Fast, efficient, good quality work and addressed any issues we had along the way without any fuss.
Mark4 days ago
Steve and Kevin did an outstanding job at my parents' old place—highly recommend them!
Deb Harrisa year ago
Great work from a friendly bunch of tradies. Am totally over the moon with the quality and finishes. Once I've saved up some additional funds more work coming their way.

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