Renovating a kitchen means completely revise the heart of the house. Needs and trends change over time, so wanting to revolutionize it is absolutely physiological. Especially if we have a kitchen with particularly recognizable details, with a specific style that recalls a certain period or a trend, or furniture and walls have strong colors, it can happen that you get bored and want to update the furniture.
The secret to renovating the kitchen in an optimal way, without having nasty surprises, is to do an action plan: having clear ideas will reduce the possibility of errors or hitches, things that can absolutely happen when you decide to do some work at home: here are 5 precious tips for the perfect renovation.
Studying the kitchen
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Especially if the last time you started it was a long time ago, it is very likely that you do not know the exact measurements of the room and every detail. Before starting to think how to do it, you need to understand how much space we have available. Even a small kitchen can absolutely be elegant and design, but you need to be clear about the dimensions, the position of windows and doors, the sources of light but above all the water and gas connections, all elements that will inevitably affect the layout. Knowing all these details also allows you to evaluate the type of materials to choose and more generally the style.
If then for example you want create an open space with the living room by breaking down the dividing wall or designing, from scratch or not, a kitchenette in a living area, the reliefs are even more delicate, as it may be necessary to make new attacks from scratch. It will also be important to study a style that adapts to the existing furniture: all factors that will inevitably go to affect the budget.
Define the budget
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Dreaming is free and we inevitably do it big, wanting a hypermodern and design kitchen, with top appliances and refined accessories. This, however, could collide with our real possibilities, which go calculate before you start thinking about the renovation: few economic resources, however, does not mean that you cannot efficiently renovate your kitchen.
It must be considered that renovating the kitchen by choosing the latest generation materials and appliances, even if expensive, is a real long-term investment: in addition to lasting longer, using a class A + oven, dishwasher, etc. important energy. Therefore, we must not be afraid of a high expense: it could be the only one to do in the space of several years.
The disposition
Photo Unsplash | Christian Mackie
Now that we have the measures and budget under control, we can focus on the most interesting aspect of the matter, which is designing the new kitchen. In fact, we can keep the same arrangement, exclusively by changing the addends, or completely change the appearance of the room. Keep in mind that it must not only be beautiful and elegant, but above all functional. The three strong points must be the kitchenette, the washing corner and the pantry: starting from the arrangement of these points, the whole kitchen can be structured. Arranging in the best way is a real art, even more refined if we are working on a kitchenette in a single kitchen and living area.
There monobloc kitchen which occupies a single wall and the most classic and generally most appreciated solution: in this case it is important not to neglect the number and size of the shelves, which must be adequate in order to cook in complete comfort and safety. Installing additional shelves and cabinets will help keep surfaces clear as well as more tidy.
If you have a lot of space, you can choose modular kitchens that occupy several walls, perhaps opposite, or models a L or U, with American-style islands and peninsulas. If the kitchen is small, you can install resealable peninsulas, which if necessary can be extracted to create an extra place to eat or simply to cook.
Great attention should be paid in general to the arrangement of wall units and cabinets: suspended ones are strategic in a small room but can remove brightness, so they must not interfere with light sources. Same goes for the domestic appliances: they can be visible, especially the refrigerator, perhaps of design, or built-in, certainly the most practical solution.
The choice of materials
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There is no right choice is wrong, it all depends on our personal taste in terms of kitchens and furnishings, but it is important to make consistent and lasting choices. It all depends on whether we prefer a kitchen classical or modern, of style for example shabby or industrial I still minimalist: it must satisfy us beyond fashions or trends.
Let’s start with the floors: tiles or porcelain stoneware they are the best choices in terms of aesthetic quality and comfort, as they are easy to maintain and above all to clean. In this environment don’t be afraid to get dirty nor to mark the floor with the accidental fall of food or objects, so it is better to avoid parquet (except in some cases) or marble.
Also on the walls you have to pay close attention and choose waterproof and treated tiles, tiles or coatings, even just for the hob and sink area, leaving the other parts, for example simply painted. Better to avoid wallpaper.
As far as the kitchen itself is concerned, the surface coating is the crucial issue. We have to choose glossy or matte, colored or natural finishes, in wood or laminate: obviously a glossy finish will be beautiful but more difficult to keep constantly clean and shiny, which can be easier with a matte and treated one, where the marks are they see even less.
Photo Unsplash | Simona Sergi
The same goes for colors in general: a very clever combination is the white kitchen with details in neutral color or wood. White is eternal as well as being easily renewed with accessories and details, but the surfaces in a darker color allow you to better mask even indelible marks and marks.
Also light can be considered a material: natural and artificial sources can completely change the perception of a kitchen, therefore, especially if small, they should be positioned in such a way as to enlarge the environment and make all points of the room clearly visible. Very important are the lights also inserted in the kitchen cabinet, especially above the kitchenette, in order to make the view perfect.
Tricks to save
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In addition to proper plumbing, masonry or electrical work, we can do many things independently, saving considerably on labor.
First of all, to renovate it is not necessary to change the kitchen cabinet, but it can also be done simply by changing the arrangement of the lights and modifying the accessories in sight, perhaps completely renewing the dominant color and positioning objects and small appliances in a different and more convenient way. Small changes that could, however significantly change the glance, giving us an excellent result with a minimal expense.
If, on the other hand, we really want to change the “look”, we can only replace some elements. For example, the doors of cabinets and wall units: we can assemble new ones or take existing ones and work them ourselves, pickling and painting them, giving them new life with a little manual skill. Another idea could be to install tempered glass doors instead, in order to give the kitchen a definitely more contemporary look with a few moves (and limited expense).
As already mentioned, change appliances after 15 years it is always a good thing, as technologies have inevitably improved and this will lead to a great long-term savings: their replacement could update also aesthetically the kitchen.
Finally, replace only the surfaces it could revolutionize the kitchen by astounding you, without the need to overturn all the furniture. In fact, they could transform an old kitchen into a lived-in kitchen, an antique look could turn into a contemporary reinterpretation of the past, in a game of contrasts that could surprise you and above all save you money.
Renovating a kitchen means completely revise the heart of the house. Needs and trends change over time, so wanting to revolutionize it is absolutely physiological. Especially if we have a kitchen with particularly recognizable details, with a specific style that recalls a certain period or a trend, or furniture and walls have strong colors, it can happen that you get bored and want to update the furniture.
The secret to renovating the kitchen in an optimal way, without having nasty surprises, is to do an action plan: having clear ideas will reduce the possibility of errors or hitches, things that can absolutely happen when you decide to do some work at home: here are 5 precious tips for the perfect renovation.
Studying the kitchen
Photo Unsplash | Deborah Cortelazzi
Especially if the last time you started it was a long time ago, it is very likely that you do not know the exact measurements of the room and every detail. Before starting to think how to do it, you need to understand how much space we have available. Even a small kitchen can absolutely be elegant and design, but you need to be clear about the dimensions, the position of windows and doors, the sources of light but above all the water and gas connections, all elements that will inevitably affect the layout. Knowing all these details also allows you to evaluate the type of materials to choose and more generally the style.
If then for example you want create an open space with the living room by breaking down the dividing wall or designing, from scratch or not, a kitchenette in a living area, the reliefs are even more delicate, as it may be necessary to make new attacks from scratch. It will also be important to study a style that adapts to the existing furniture: all factors that will inevitably go to affect the budget.
Define the budget
Photo Pexels | Houzlook
Dreaming is free and we inevitably do it big, wanting a hypermodern and design kitchen, with top appliances and refined accessories. This, however, could collide with our real possibilities, which go calculate before you start thinking about the renovation: few economic resources, however, does not mean that you cannot efficiently renovate your kitchen.
It must be considered that renovating the kitchen by choosing the latest generation materials and appliances, even if expensive, is a real long-term investment: in addition to lasting longer, using a class A + oven, dishwasher, etc. important energy. Therefore, we must not be afraid of a high expense: it could be the only one to do in the space of several years.
The disposition
Photo Unsplash | Christian Mackie
Now that we have the measures and budget under control, we can focus on the most interesting aspect of the matter, which is designing the new kitchen. In fact, we can keep the same arrangement, exclusively by changing the addends, or completely change the appearance of the room. Keep in mind that it must not only be beautiful and elegant, but above all functional. The three strong points must be the kitchenette, the washing corner and the pantry: starting from the arrangement of these points, the whole kitchen can be structured. Arranging in the best way is a real art, even more refined if we are working on a kitchenette in a single kitchen and living area.
There monobloc kitchen which occupies a single wall and the most classic and generally most appreciated solution: in this case it is important not to neglect the number and size of the shelves, which must be adequate in order to cook in complete comfort and safety. Installing additional shelves and cabinets will help keep surfaces clear as well as more tidy.
If you have a lot of space, you can choose modular kitchens that occupy several walls, perhaps opposite, or models a L or U, with American-style islands and peninsulas. If the kitchen is small, you can install resealable peninsulas, which if necessary can be extracted to create an extra place to eat or simply to cook.
Great attention should be paid in general to the arrangement of wall units and cabinets: suspended ones are strategic in a small room but can remove brightness, so they must not interfere with light sources. Same goes for the domestic appliances: they can be visible, especially the refrigerator, perhaps of design, or built-in, certainly the most practical solution.
The choice of materials
Photo Unsplash | Edgar Castrejon
There is no right choice is wrong, it all depends on our personal taste in terms of kitchens and furnishings, but it is important to make consistent and lasting choices. It all depends on whether we prefer a kitchen classical or modern, of style for example shabby or industrial I still minimalist: it must satisfy us beyond fashions or trends.
Let’s start with the floors: tiles or porcelain stoneware they are the best choices in terms of aesthetic quality and comfort, as they are easy to maintain and above all to clean. In this environment don’t be afraid to get dirty nor to mark the floor with the accidental fall of food or objects, so it is better to avoid parquet (except in some cases) or marble.
Also on the walls you have to pay close attention and choose waterproof and treated tiles, tiles or coatings, even just for the hob and sink area, leaving the other parts, for example simply painted. Better to avoid wallpaper.
As far as the kitchen itself is concerned, the surface coating is the crucial issue. We have to choose glossy or matte, colored or natural finishes, in wood or laminate: obviously a glossy finish will be beautiful but more difficult to keep constantly clean and shiny, which can be easier with a matte and treated one, where the marks are they see even less.
Photo Unsplash | Simona Sergi
The same goes for colors in general: a very clever combination is the white kitchen with details in neutral color or wood. White is eternal as well as being easily renewed with accessories and details, but the surfaces in a darker color allow you to better mask even indelible marks and marks.
Also light can be considered a material: natural and artificial sources can completely change the perception of a kitchen, therefore, especially if small, they should be positioned in such a way as to enlarge the environment and make all points of the room clearly visible. Very important are the lights also inserted in the kitchen cabinet, especially above the kitchenette, in order to make the view perfect.
Tricks to save
Photo Pexels | Pixabay
In addition to proper plumbing, masonry or electrical work, we can do many things independently, saving considerably on labor.
First of all, to renovate it is not necessary to change the kitchen cabinet, but it can also be done simply by changing the arrangement of the lights and modifying the accessories in sight, perhaps completely renewing the dominant color and positioning objects and small appliances in a different and more convenient way. Small changes that could, however significantly change the glance, giving us an excellent result with a minimal expense.
If, on the other hand, we really want to change the “look”, we can only replace some elements. For example, the doors of cabinets and wall units: we can assemble new ones or take existing ones and work them ourselves, pickling and painting them, giving them new life with a little manual skill. Another idea could be to install tempered glass doors instead, in order to give the kitchen a definitely more contemporary look with a few moves (and limited expense).
As already mentioned, change appliances after 15 years it is always a good thing, as technologies have inevitably improved and this will lead to a great long-term savings: their replacement could update also aesthetically the kitchen.
Finally, replace only the surfaces it could revolutionize the kitchen by astounding you, without the need to overturn all the furniture. In fact, they could transform an old kitchen into a lived-in kitchen, an antique look could turn into a contemporary reinterpretation of the past, in a game of contrasts that could surprise you and above all save you money.
