Renovations and Remodelling

RENOVATIONS AND REMODELLING: DESIGN’S ?

‘Remodel’ and ‘renovate’ are often used interchangeably and while they both refer to construction projects, they’re not synonymous.

pWe explain the key differences between remodelling and renovating so you can make the right choice for your fitout project.

Renovation: what is it?

A renovation is essentially a building ‘glow up’. It’s when you refresh a building or property by fixing, improving or adding to what’s already there.

Renovations tend to be cheaper as you generally keep the foundation and structure or only make minor changes to it. Instead, a renovation predominantly focuses on aesthetics, such as:

New appliances, fixtures or furnishings

Upgrading lighting or building technology

Re-painting, replacing or fixing fixtures and fittings

For example: renovating a restaurant kitchen. The layout might remain the same, but key appliances are replaced (oven, stovetop and dishwasher); new downlights are added; and the store room/pantry is reconfigured. The structure hasn’t changed, but the kitchen will feel brand new.