Before settling for the right ideas for kitchen renovation, you should always consider the practicality. Let's start by answering the following questions:
There are countless possibilities when choosing your units and cabinets for your kitchen remodel.
When selecting your cabinets, depending on your taste and budget, you will have two main options: Bespoke hand-painted shaker kitchen, or a standard kitchen from furniture stores such as Ikea and Homebase.
Hand-painted shaker kitchens are more expensive, but they are high quality, durable and save you space as they are designed to fit your room perfectly. Another advantage of a custom shaker kitchen is that you can repaint it in future.
A traditional kitchen is more affordable and comes in many different styles, colours and material. You can choose from a traditional kitchen design, retro style or a contemporary kitchen.
When it comes to choosing your units, consider your family needs. For example, if you have a large family, you might prefer to have two ovens in the kitchen. These can be placed above one another to save space. A large fridge at home is a must for families with children.
To be more comfortable, when it comes to preparing food, your kitchen worktop should be approximately 90 cm high and around 60 cm deep, unless you have special requirements for your kitchen remodel.
To choose the right material, there are many possibilities. If you are looking for a sturdy material, granite won't get damaged by heat, and it is easy to clean. But it comes with a higher price tag. Another durable material is marble, but it will have to be sealed before use as it is porous. Marble worktops look great in modern kitchens, and you can choose from many different colours.
One of the most popular kitchen worktop materials is laminate due to its affordable price. You can find a vast selection of colours in it. It is easy to maintain being heat and water-resistant. There is one significant disadvantage - scratches; when they appear on the laminate board, you will not be able to get rid of them.
Splashbacks can be the same material as your worktop, or for a more traditional option, you can use tiles in complementary colours.
An open plan kitchen design is one way to make your kitchen look more spacious and brighter. It also allows you to incorporate a kitchen island into your design. You can have a few bar stools on your kitchen island where your loved ones can enjoy having breakfast, snacks or even catching up. Having a dining area will also give you more space to dine and catch up with your loved ones. For more storage space, you can also have fitted cabinets on your kitchen island.
The colour that you choose for your kitchen will determine how the outcome will look. If you want your space to look more spacious and brighter, you can incorporate the colour white in your kitchen design. You can choose earthy shades like black, brown or even grey for a calm and relaxed atmosphere. You can also opt for monochromatic shades if you want a minimalistic kitchen design. Your interior designer should be able to blend the colours to suit your style and the overall theme of your home.
There are several design ideas that you can explore when it comes to choosing the right storage for your kitchen design. Having shelves in your kitchen is one way to ensure that you have adequate storage space. You can opt to have shelves installed right above the countertops or in-built shelves underneath the kitchen island, especially if you have a small kitchen space. If you want easy access to things, you can always opt for open shelving. To achieve your desired design, you should ensure that you hire a team of qualified kitchen builders.
When it comes to lighting options for your kitchen remodel, you have several options to explore. If you want natural light to flow into your kitchen freely, you can always incorporate a large window or a Velux window. There are plenty of options to explore for artificial lighting, and your interior designer can help you choose the best option. Allowing more light will make the kitchen look bigger and more spacious.
A dining area provides a great deal of space for your loved ones to enjoy their meals and spend some quality time together. The furniture you choose for your dining area should match your kitchen design. From rustic industrial to modern kitchen design ideas, there are plenty of options to choose from. The dining table and seating should go hand in hand with your decor theme.
For a modern kitchen design, you can have inbuilt appliances in your kitchen. This is an ideal way to ensure that you make the most of your available space. It’s one of those kitchen design ideas that will make your kitchen look more organised and neat.
Stainless steel is an obvious choice of material when it comes to kitchen sinks. Stainless steel sinks are practical, durable, and they look great. Other options include granite sinks and ceramic sinks. They look stylish, but they are more expensive.
Next, think about whether a small sink will suffice or if you might use a large double sink. If you have an L shaped kitchen, you may consider a corner sink.
When you have found a suitable sink, it's time to choose the tap. One of the most popular and practical is a disc faucet with a single handle that moves up and down and side to side. However, in a shaker style kitchen, a classic faucet with separate handles for hot and cold water will look more stylish.
When choosing your taps, focus your attention on chrome, brushed nickel or alloy, which are very durable and will serve you for many years. Keep in mind that you should be able to use your new faucet comfortably. For example, a sink faucet with a pull-out hose will make your work easier.
Next is the fun part. You have the basis of the kitchen, and now you can dive into the details. Let your imagination run wild when decorating your new kitchen.
Bright colours will add fun to your kitchen. For example, colourful wall art on canvas can turn an ordinary kitchen to a cosy place where the whole family will feel comfortable.
Find wall art that you will fall in love with at first sight. It doesn't matter if it is a traditional painting or modern pop art. What matters is that it matches your personality and your new kitchen.
Or you could opt for something more practical. Hanging flower pots not only look good, but you can also grow your favourite fresh herbs in them, which will add flavour to all your dishes.
All you need to do now is invite your friends or family for lunch and show them around your perfect kitchen.
Now you can finally enjoy cooking again with these unique kitchen ideas. Or perhaps you are already thinking about your next renovation project. How about remodelling your bathroom?
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