Желание сэкономить на ремонте абсолютно Naturally. But sometimes excessive frugality can result in additional expenses in the future. And the greatest number of "pitfalls" are hidden in the design of the kitchen interior. A miser pays twice. This popular expression is definitely worth remembering before starting a kitchen renovation. Mistakes in the design of this room are especially expensive, and it is not so easy to correct them. A modern kitchen should not only look beautiful, but also be functional, ergonomic, safe, and wear-resistant, after all. And even if your budget is catastrophically small, remember that there are things that you should never save on.
1. On the services of a designer
Start designing on your ownkitchen interior with the motto "we can do it ourselves" is fundamentally wrong. And it's not about whether you have taste. A designer is needed to help foresee all the functional and technical nuances of the interior. Only a professional can draw you electrical wiring and water pipe layout diagrams, draw a tile layout and a furniture arrangement plan. And only having all these graphic images in hand, you can be sure that you have correctly explained the task to the construction team.
2. On a furniture set
Of course, buying a ready-made kitchen will costcheaper than custom-made. However, only a kitchen set designed to suit the room and your individual needs will be truly functional and ergonomic. Optimal height of cabinets and countertops, compact corner placement, sufficient number of drawers for storage - all these necessary conveniences are guaranteed to you only by a custom-made kitchen.
3. On storage boxes
When ordering a kitchen set, the desiresaving on materials often leads to the refusal of additional storage space. Naturally, the lower the cabinets and the fewer drawers in them, the lower the total cost of facades and fittings will be. However, nothing spoils the interior of the kitchen and the mood of its owners as much as the lack of storage space for numerous and such necessary utensils. Therefore, remember that nerve cells do not recover and include in the kitchen design the maximum possible number of drawers of various sizes - not only large, but also small. The only acceptable way that will help you save a little and at the same time ensure ideal organizational order in the kitchen is special dividers in drawers (they are also organizers). These devices allow you to create a convenient "drawers in a drawer" system.
4. On furniture fittings
Saving on kitchen furniture fittings isa road to nowhere. Here it is important not only to choose high-quality fittings that will not jam, break, or rust, but also the right (convenient) mechanisms. Pull-out systems are, of course, more expensive than hinges, but pull-out drawers are incomparably more convenient and practical than their counterparts with a regular opening door. In addition, take care of the closers. Smoothly closing cabinet and drawer doors will save your nerves and fragile dishes.
5. On the wiring
There is no point in saving on safety.If you are not sure about the quality of the wiring (and it is impossible to be sure about something you have never seen), it is better to consult an electrician and replace it along with all the accompanying elements (distribution boxes, packet switches, etc.). Even if you do not plan to install additional household appliances, look to the future. Sooner or later, new electrical appliances may appear in your kitchen. It is better to take care of reliable, durable electrical wiring right away than to hammer the walls later.
6. On the sockets
Make sure your new kitchen hasenough sockets. It is better to have them even with a reserve (it is impossible to foresee everything in advance). A few extra sockets will not ruin you, but will make the kitchen more convenient.
7. On lighting
A variety of lighting scenarios are needed in the kitchennot for beauty, but for convenience and safety. In addition to the main lamp, it is necessary to install directional light sources above all work areas. Backlighting inside cabinets and drawers will also not be superfluous.
8. On the kitchen apron
If you are hoping to save on installationkitchen apron, you better start saving up for a new cosmetic kitchen renovation right away. Because no matter what the neighboring grannies say, it is impossible to keep the walls adjacent to the work surface clean if they are not protected by ceramic tiles, glass or metal. No paint, and especially no wallpaper, will withstand constant attacks of water vapor and greasy splashes. So if you plan to cook and do not want to admire stains on the walls, install a good kitchen apron.
9. On the tabletop
Yes, yes. And it’s better not to skimp even on the countertop.Of course, today you can find quite decent and inexpensive chipboard options on the market. However, such a tabletop will please you until the first hot teapot accidentally placed past the stand. And if it needs to be replaced, careless dismantling can lead to damage to the contact surfaces and furniture. So overpaying for a material, such as artificial stone, can be considered as insurance against new unplanned repairs.
10. On the hood
You've probably heard from friends aboutthat they do just fine without a hood. Maybe. But until recently, we all did just fine without washing machines, vacuum cleaners, and mobile phones. Let's remember that it's the 21st century and learn to use all the available fruits of technical progress. But if you don't want the hood to perform a purely decorative function instead of a practical one, you'll have to fork out some cash. High-quality models that really clean the air and don't make too much noise aren't cheap.
As a final addition to the article, wedecided to provide a list of the most common mistakes in kitchen renovation. Especially for our readers, we took part in discussions on forums about renovation and identified the 20 most popular answers to the question: "What do you regret after finishing your kitchen renovation?". Here they are:
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