How to make a kitchen renovation

Home renovation is now the antidote to the stalemate that has occurred in the real estate market in our country due to the crisis. Now it is very difficult for those who live in an old house to buy a new one as they are simply minimal and very expensive. So they choose to make a kitchen renovation and periodically renovate all the other rooms.

On the other hand, if the owner of this old house tries to put his house on the market, he will immediately realize that its value has decreased dramatically, so if he sells it, the price he will receive will be very small and in no case will be enough to buy a newer house.

With the renovation, a house can be significantly changed both from an aesthetic point of view and from a practical or practical point of view. This renewal can of course change the life of the owner in his home, but it can also simply increase its value if it goes on the market.

What are the reasons for kitchen renovation?

So a renovation is not just done by someone who just wants to change their home to improve their quality of life. It can also be done by someone who wants to sell a house and make as much money as possible. In other words, it is aimed at both residents and those who have simply invested in homes and have them to sell or use for rent or as AirBnB accommodation.

For whatever reason you want to make a renovation in your home, one thing is for sure: it is not a simple case and its cost is relatively high. A renovation is an investment from whichever side or point of view you see it and the changes it will bring to your home will radically change your life in it and increase its value, so money, time and the care that will be needed to complete the process as effortlessly as possible.

When we talk about renovations, we rarely talk about chores around the house. Usually some rooms are selected which are the ones that have a more useful side. After all, a living room or a bedroom can be renewed simply by buying new furniture and painting house with new colors.

Renovating a room like the kitchen will not only make it aesthetically pleasing, but it will also make it more functional and fit it into the philosophy and architecture of the 21st Century. Kitchen renovation is therefore one of the most common forms of renovation and is in general one of the most important in any home renovation project.

What makes a kitchen so special and one of the first goals of a renovation?

The answer is simple: the kitchen is not a room where we just sit and sleep or watch TV. It is a room in which we mainly work. It is the room in which we will prepare food and sweets and wash the dishes and glasses of the day.

This means that it should be practical, everything should be placed so that our work can be done as easily as possible and without unnecessary effort. We should also move as comfortably and safely as possible.

Of course the kitchen is not just for cooking. In most homes it is the room where we will eat our food after a hard day at the office, at work or at school. In many cases, it is also the place where we will be with our family or partner. It can even be the room where we will welcome our friends when we invite them home to make them the table. So this space should not just be practical but also offer a pleasant atmosphere and generally create pleasant emotions.

Now I’m sure many of you will be thinking “okay with all this, but how do I do it?” The truth is that in the old houses the design of the kitchen hardly came close to the modern aesthetics and usability. That’s why you should bring your kitchen into the 21st Century.

Here are some suggestions on how to look or get an appointment for kitchen renovation.

Layout change

The layout of the kitchen is definitely the factor that determines to a large extent how functional it is. The main points of a kitchen (counter – sink, cabinets, oven, refrigerator) should be placed close to each other so as not to make unnecessary movements and waste of time when cooking.

Modern logic says that the above should be in a triangular arrangement and if you think about it, you will see that this is indeed the most ergonomic way. Many old kitchens, however, do not have such an layout, so it would be good to change it with a somewhat ambitious renovation project.

However, the layout also affects the atmosphere in the kitchen. A sad kitchen is definitely not a place where we want to spend a lot of time and energy and is not the best place to invite our friends. One of the most common renovation work in the kitchen is to combine it with the living room to create a single space, a living room with the dining room in a very open place for as much comfort and “openness” as possible.

Creating a kitchen island

The so-called kitchen islands are one of the most modern but also useful and practical trends in kitchen design. It is a workbench – sometimes with its own sink – which is placed in the center of the kitchen, so that the cook is at the center of the space and has complete control.

In addition, the island can serve as a storage area for utensils and tools and can often be used as a bar or even as a table. It is often framed by chairs like bar stools. A necessary condition for the creation of a kitchen island is that the kitchen space is large enough or that there is – or is created – a living room-kitchen.

Bench change

The kitchen counter suffers on a daily basis and in general, it is definitely one of the most worn “areas” in any kitchen. The older a house is, the worse the condition of its bench will be, even if it is made of a durable and quality material such as marble. Modern aesthetics require more minimal, economical and practical solutions that can maintain their beauty over time.

Today, stainless steel counters and wooden counters dominate, with a special preference for those that look like a cutting surface and give a more rustic note to the kitchen. The change of counter-top will really make your kitchen shine and will definitely significantly change the atmosphere inside it and its usability.

Laying tiles

The tiles on the wall and other parts of the kitchen also suffer a lot from the heat, the vapors but also from the various liquids that reach them by mistake. The result is that they get dirty and look old but also create a very ugly and unpleasant image in the kitchen with the result that it is not very hospitable.

A renovation is a great opportunity to remove your old tiles and install new ones. Of course, you can place tiles of completely different colors from the previous ones, while a very modern and pleasant trend is the colored tiles and the small tiles.

Another option is to remove the tiles from all the walls and leave or place new tiles only in the area behind the main counter, thus creating the so-called back splash, which is a top trend in kitchen design nowadays. Finally, at this stage it would be good to install a safety floor so as not to worry about falls and other accidents in the admittedly most “dangerous” room of the house.

Changing cabinets

The cabinets also suffer from the smoke and humidity of the kitchen but also from their daily and continuous use. Removing them may seem obvious many times, but it is certainly not easy.

A renovation is the best opportunity to get rid of your old cabinets and install new ones which will be even more practical thanks to the special mechanisms and shelves that they will have. Finally, it is understood that the new cabinets should aesthetically and color-wise match the rest of the kitchen environment.

Lighting change

Believe it or not, most kitchens have completely wrong lighting. The lighting that falls from a lamp placed on the ceiling is not ideal for a kitchen because it creates a lot of shadows and makes some preparations difficult during cooking.

In addition, the light from the ceiling is not the best when you are looking for something in your closets or drawers. A very common change is to place light sources – mainly with the use of led strips – in the cupboards and in the areas where you work so that you have the light exactly where you need it. The change you will see will be huge and your life will definitely be easier.

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