10 economy tips for kitchen renovations

Having started repairs in the kitchen, the amounts that it will cost are not always realized. The final total is sometimes dumbfounded by the number of zeros in the check. Just for such cases, we have prepared tips on how and what you can save on.

How to save money in the kitchen

1. When deciding on the choice of kitchen furniture, stop at smooth facades without additional decor. Stained glass inserts, lattices, additional finishing add significantly to the cost. Smooth surfaces are popular these days, so why pay more?

Kitchen with smooth fronts

1. Do not be lazy to look for a suitable kitchen in stores, especially today it is much easier to do this, because there is the Internet. A ready-made kitchen of standard sizes will cost 30% less.
2. Make the correct measurements and calculations for the required dimensions of each cabinet. Computer programs for the visual design of kitchen design and preliminary calculation of the cost of furniture help to simplify the task. If you need 2 cabinets of 50 centimeters each, then one, 100 centimeters long, will cost you 10% cheaper.

Measurement of kitchen furniture

1. Kitchen modules that open with one door are much cheaper than with two.
2. The standard height of the lockers is 60 centimeters. Think about whether it will suit you. If yes, then you will save up to 20% of the total amount than if you ordered a cabinet with a height of, for example, 72 centimeters.
3. Modern design eliminates the use of wall cabinets in many styles. They are replaced by hanging shelves, which look no worse in the interior.

Kitchen without wall cabinets

1. Attend kitchen exhibitions regularly. There, directly from the stand you can buy furniture much cheaper. Also, have time to follow the promotions of online stores specializing in kitchen furniture. At certain times, headset discounts can reach 70%.
2. Don't buy expensive cabinetry fittings. Put beautiful pens only in prominent places, and the rest can be replaced with cheaper counterparts.
3. Buying furniture along with built-in appliances, you overpay. Buy a headset and pick up your own equipment that will cost 30% less.
4. If you have drawn a layout of the kitchen you need, calculated all the dimensions and hurry to place an order as soon as possible - take your time. On many sites, the option of preliminary calculation of the cost of the kitchen is available. Walk through them, view the offers of different manufacturers, read reviews about each and only then make a balanced choice that allows you to significantly save money.