Kitchen Renovation in Bishan New Town

Cabinetry — it typically consumes 30-40% of the budget, more than appliances or benchtops. After cabinets: whether you move plumbing or gas, appliance tier, benchtop material, and layout changes. A same-layout renovation with mid-range cabinets is routinely half the price of a relocated kitchen with custom joinery.

Laminate is the budget option and modern laminates are far better than their reputation. Engineered stone/quartz is the mid-to-upper standard — durable and consistent (note some countries now restrict high-silica products). Natural granite and sintered surfaces sit above it; solid timber and stainless serve specific styles. Price the benchtop with cutouts and edge profiles included, as those add meaningfully.

Ordering cabinets before finalizing appliance models; demolishing before cabinet delivery is confirmed; skimping on drawers (they beat cupboards for base storage); too few power outlets; no dedicated circuits for ovens and induction hobs; and treating ventilation as an afterthought — a recirculating hood where ducting was feasible is a permanent regret.

Kitchen companies bundle design, cabinetry, and installation — convenient, mid-to-premium pricing, but their trades coordination varies. A general contractor suits kitchens with structural or layout changes. Buying cabinets yourself and hiring an installer plus plumber and electrician is cheapest but makes you the project manager. Match the model to how much rework your kitchen needs, not to the showroom experience.

Kitchen cabinet packages start around S$5,500-S$8,000, while a complete HDB kitchen renovation (hacking, tiling, carpentry, plumbing, electrical) typically runs S$11,000-S$25,000. Condo kitchens with premium finishes run S$15,000-S$45,000.

Often yes with an HDB permit — non-structural walls can be removed, but structural walls cannot, and newer BTO open-kitchen conversions must follow HDB's approved schemes. Gas point relocation adds cost and must be done by authorized gas workers, so get that quoted before committing to the layout.