These flat pack kitchens are ready to be installed right after unpacking and shouldn't need any major customisation.
A Kaboodle flat pack kitchen can cost between $2,000 to $14,000. Expect to pay $5,000 on average for a Kaboodle kitchen. Minor alterations might be needed in the kitchen to fit, but the setup process is generally quick and straight forward. These kitchens are affordable, allowing users to purchase, unpack and set up - you mightn't need a professional installer.
Kaboodle kitchens are generally considered a good quality product - below are a few reasons why.
Kaboodle allows customisation in terms of design, style and materials.
A flat pack kitchen is affordable. Some products are a mix of budget and quality.
The company offers expert guidance.
Kitchen finish and cabinetry are meant to last for years.
The company claims to offer certified and tested products according to Australian Furnishing Research and Development Institute standards.
Cabinets are made from solid blacks (16mm).
Kaboodle kitchens have a 10-year warranty.
If buying from an offline store they are ready to unpack and install, which you could do in less than 24 hours. Buying the kitchen online will add seven days for delivery time. There can be an additional four to six weeks extended lead time for doors. At least 14 days of extended lead time is required for benchtops. Different parts demand different timeframes for the delivery to the customers. The breakdown is below.
Availability is subject to colour but standard colours are always in stock. Unavailable colours can be ordered online. Any premium thermoformed doors take no less than four weeks and at most six weeks to prepare. The egg white is always available for quick delivery.
UV doors can be bought directly from the store, but they have a limited readily available stock. Melamine doors can be taken home immediately. Premium melamine doors are manufactured on demand, requiring an extended lead time. Modular benchtops can be bought immediately, while customised benchtops demand 10-14 days to get delivered.
Benchtops are made of timber concrete, bamboo, solid colour laminates, and stone.
Doors are made from melamine, premium melamine, thermoform, premium thermoform, and wood. Some doors are UV treated.
Hinges and other small hardware accessories are made of stainless steel. These include screws, stands, brackets, hinges, and other small hardware as required.
Buyers can hire a professional installer or kitchen builder for their Kaboodle flat pack kitchen renovation.
A flat pack kitchen installation generally costs around $2,800, $800 for electrical work and another $800 for plumbing work. Homeowners who decide to save money by opting for DIY for their dream kitchen can take a look out our guide below.
Demolishing the old kitchen, removing the waste and cleaning up the kitchen for fresh kitchen installation.
Disposing of the waste and debris. The packaging material of the new kitchen needs to be disposed of.
Installation of the new flat pack kitchen. Precisely fitting all the equipment and parts is very crucial. This part is somewhat easy; still, getting it done by a professional is recommended to avoid improper installation.
Painting the walls and other paintable areas. Some parts demand tiles installation as well.
Plumbing and electrical appliance installation is another challenging task. An electrician is required for any rewiring.