Gas vs. Induction: What’s Best for Your Kitchen Renovation?
Choosing a new cooktop is one of the bigger decisions in a kitchen renovation. Cabinet colours and splashbacks can be changed later without much fuss, but switching between gas and induction is a far more involved job, so it’s worth getting the decision right the first time.
The Case for Gas
Many home cooks prefer gas for the instant, visible heat control it offers, and it’s often the more familiar option if you’ve cooked with gas for years. It also means dinner still gets made if the power goes out.
The Case for Induction
Induction cooktops heat faster than gas in most comparisons, are easier to keep clean thanks to a flat glass surface, and only heat the cookware itself rather than the surrounding air, which keeps the kitchen cooler in summer.
They do require compatible cookware and a suitable electrical supply, both worth factoring into your renovation budget.
What the Switch Involves
Moving from gas to induction, or vice versa, generally means running new services to the cooktop location, so it’s best planned early rather than decided once the kitchen is already taking shape.
Weighing up gas or induction for your renovation? We can talk you through what each option involves for your kitchen. Get in touch for advice.