$140K Gain, Zero Guesswork & a very happy Pooch!
Saved $28K on custom joinery, banished decision fatigue and delivered a $140K uplift in just two weeks. Upside Advisory™ lets you DIY or go full-service, so you’re always in control.
Project Snapshot
Quick Snapshot
Service: Upside Advisory™ (Cosmetic & Functional Reno)
Reno Spend: Used non-conventional cabinet maker & sourced carcasses, doors & stone separately for big savings
Structural Prep: Roof inspection confirmed walls could be removed to open up the space
The Challenge
A north-Sydney cook-lover snapped up a great home, only to find the kitchen too small and isolated for their entertaining vision.
Before & After Gallery
My Strategy
We opened up the existing plan by removing two non-loadbearing walls and reconfigured cabinetry:
Created a large island bench with ample under-bench storage
Extended wall-cabinet run for extra storage and eye-level white-goods
Chose a warm finish to complement the owner’s style
Result
$140K uplift in just 2 weeks
Transformed into an entertainer’s dream kitchen, cooking became a shared experience
A very happy pooch: Miss Claudette is loving the warm, redesigned space and joins in on all the fun!
Project Gallery
"After pooring my heart & weekends in brigging this home back to life, I was staring down $85K quotes and a tired old kitchen, then Joris dropped in his Upside Advisory. He sliced $48K off my reno, transformed my 1800s cottage into a standout, and funded my move to the coast. No fluff, just results, and he moves fast."
John - 2025