Housing issue: remodeling the kitchen according to your own project

A person who has never dealt with renovation is timidly approaching such things as creating his own project for the kitchen. After all, it is necessary to take into account so many points that it seems that it is simply impossible to do it alone. Therefore, we come to the rescue - read the article and it will become much clearer for you how, what and why!

The kitchen is a place where guests gather, where they meet the sun in the morning and look at the moon in the evening

Kitchen, renovation - let's go

There is an opinion that repairs are like a fire. But if you approach the issue of kitchen remodeling professionally, you can even get pleasure from this process.

There are two options for transforming an apartment:

• Hire a professional team of designers and builders.
• Do it yourself.

Each of these options has advantages and disadvantages. The advantages of the first method are that you do not have to do anything, you just express all your wishes - and that's it! Professionals themselves create a project, purchase materials, negotiate with neighbors, the housing office and solve other minor issues.

The disadvantage is the price of the issue. In addition to the fact that you have to pay for the work of the builders, you will not be able to control the purchases (and workers are not always decent).

Note! It is at this point that you can save money by doing the repair yourself.

If you carry out the repair yourself, then you can get a lot of pleasure, new experience. In addition, you will be sure for sure that everything will be done exactly as intended.

The disadvantage is that it is time consuming and labor intensive. But if you decide to do everything yourself, then instructions from professionals will help speed up the process.

How to make a kitchen design yourself - see here.

Where to begin

The most important thing is to understand what exactly you want to get. What result are you tuned for: beautiful interior, functionality, spaciousness, creativity, or all together.

First, you should imagine the kitchen of your dreams. What is she like? If there are no specific preferences or interior themes, you can use ready-made projects.

For example, the ideas of the popular program on the NTV channel - "Kvartirny Vopros". In this program, many times they were engaged in kitchen repairs and considered all options from Khrushchev to country houses. All kinds of projects are in the photo on our website.

It is especially difficult to make renovations if you have a small or non-standard kitchen. But don't despair - all problems can be solved!

So, in order to come up with an individual kitchen design, you must:

• Think over the color scheme.
• Decide which furniture is more appropriate.

Do not forget that in the kitchen you will not only have to cook, but also sit

• Determine which household appliances will be used.
• Consider details and accessories.

If you have a small kitchen, then you just need such a multifunctional cabinet.

Choosing materials for repair

Modern specialized hardware stores offer a huge selection of different materials.

• Walls. The most rational way to decorate the walls of the kitchen with ceramic tiles. In any case, this applies to the apron. Any washable materials are also suitable: fiberglass or non-woven wallpaper. The main thing is to calculate the size of the apron in advance.

The window is unusually beaten - you can sit and lie on the curbstones

Note! Do not write off decorative plaster - it is reliable and durable, easy to restore and is not afraid of moisture.

• Ceiling. For finishing the ceiling, polyurethane foam decorative tiles, plastic or metal panels, as well as simply coating with water-based paint are most suitable.
• Floor. The most common flooring material is porcelain stoneware or tiles. Such a floor is easy to care for, moreover, it will last for decades. But there are other options, for example, laminate or linoleum. It's also pretty practical and pretty. An interesting solution would be a combined coating using tiles and laminate, or linoleum and tiles.

NOTE! The main rule is that repairs should be started from top to bottom. First, we finish the ceiling, then the walls, and the crown of the repair is the floor.

Read also the article on kitchen renovation.

We place the equipment

The main thing when placing kitchen equipment is the observance of the "working triangle" rule. This means that all elements must be positioned so that the work in the kitchen is optimized. To do this, we install the sink in the middle, the refrigerator on the left side, and the stove on the right.

Those who often work in the kitchen will immediately understand this simple principle. First, we take out the food from the refrigerator, then we cut it, process it in the sink (or near it), and only then we cook it on the stove. It's that simple!

• Plate. One of the main attributes of the kitchen, one might say its heart, is the stove. It can be of various shapes and functionality. The main thing is to install it correctly and safely. Do not put the stove near the window, as the burner flame can easily spread to the curtain.
• Hood. In a modern kitchen, it is simply impossible to do without a hood. This is especially true for kitchens combined with other rooms (living room, balcony or dining room). The hood power is calculated based on the area of ​​the room.

Hood, TV, oven, hob and refrigerator - and these are just visible household appliances used in the kitchen

• Furniture. You need to choose furniture based on expectations and possibilities. If the kitchen is small, then it is worthwhile to visually expand the space a little. Light furniture with a glossy finish is suitable for this purpose. There are many options for installing furniture: in one row, on both walls, at a corner or with a small island. Here you should also be guided by the size and shape of the room.
• Lighting. In fact, light solves a lot of problems. There must be a lot of natural light in the kitchen, as well as artificial lighting. With the help of light, you can make the room warmer, more cozy and stylish. In addition, light will help expand the boundaries of a small room.

How to properly arrange furniture in the kitchen - see here.

Conclusion

The main thing for renovation is self-confidence, desire and imagination. We hope that you have them after reading the article. To help you, a video has been added to the article, which will clearly tell you some of the subtleties in this seemingly difficult process.

It's time to get rid of old furniture, keeping only good memories