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Mistakes Every Second Person Faces When Renovating a Kitchen: Listen to the Advice of a Designer
25.03.2024 02:20
When looking for the best option for kitchen renovation and finishing, you want to do everything possible to not only transform the room, but also make it as functional and comfortable as possible.
However, as practice shows, even with the most expensive repairs, people come to the conclusion that they did something wrong.
Yulia Tychino, an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti" in the field of design and interior, named the main mistakes in kitchen renovation.
The layout of the premises is not well thought out
Result: an uncomfortable work area.
When planning a kitchen, it is essential to use functional zones to ensure maximum ergonomics. It is necessary to determine the main and secondary zones, their sizes, quantity and placement.
For example, the dining table should not block the main passage, and the refrigerator door should not hit the front door when opened.
To avoid confusion, you can schematically display the location of all objects on paper and use this plan as a guide during the renovation process.
The refrigerator is next to the stove
Result: interference in the operation of household appliances.
Another problem that arises due to the lack of distance between the stove and the refrigerator.
When you turn on the oven (or grill), hot air from the oven will start to blow onto the walls of the refrigerator, and the air in the refrigerator will not have time to cool down.
This will subsequently affect the quality and shelf life of products, as well as the operation of household appliances.
Poor choice of flooring
Consequence: the appearance of fungus and mold, the formation of cracks, dents or abrasions on the coating.
First of all, it is important to decide what materials you plan to use for the floor covering.
An incorrectly chosen type of flooring can lead to unpleasant consequences – swelling, cracking, mold and mildew. For example, laminate and parquet require special care, and carpet gets dirty easily.
Cement screed, ceramic tiles or high-quality porcelain tiles are ideal for the kitchen.
Among the budget finishing materials that are popular at the moment, we can highlight vinyl flooring and linoleum on a foam base.
Poor quality or flimsy material selected for countertop
Consequence: development of mold and mildew on the surface of the countertop, swelling of the material, appearance of chips, cracks, and indelible stains.
For finishing surfaces that are expected to be exposed to moisture and high temperatures, it is recommended to use only moisture-resistant coatings with increased strength.
In home conditions, the most preferable products are made from materials such as granite, marble, tempered glass, laminated chipboard, artificial stone and stainless steel.
Such countertops are generally less susceptible to corrosion, swelling from moisture, have good impact resistance and are not affected by aggressive chemicals.
No hood
Consequence: spread of burning and persistent odors during cooking.
An extractor hood is needed not only to prevent cooking odors from spreading out of the kitchen, but, first and foremost, to prevent smoke from accumulating.
The fact is that during the cooking process a lot of smoke is produced, which spreads throughout the room.
Thus, smoke particles enter a person’s lungs, which has an adverse effect on his health.
In addition, microparticles of fat and soot settle on the surface of furniture and open products.
The hood helps to purify the air from smoke and burning odors and prevents the growth of harmful microorganisms in the kitchen.
Kitchen island in a small space
Result: lack of space.
One of the mistakes in organizing the kitchen interior is choosing furniture without taking into account the size of the room.
In a situation where every square meter is worth its weight in gold, the island will take up maximum usable space, and the kitchen will seem even smaller.
In this case, it is better to install a drop-leaf table, corner table or bar countertop against the wall.
Abundance of sharp angles
Consequence: increased risk of injury.
In the kitchen, a person is in close interaction with household appliances and furniture every day, unlike other living spaces.
If sharp corners are found there literally at every step, in a hurry you can accidentally touch one of them and get injured. According to statistics, 70% of all household injuries occur on kitchen furniture.
To avoid such incidents, it is important to carefully select the layout and materials for kitchen fronts.
Kitchen renovation is a responsible undertaking, since it requires not only updating the interior, but also ensuring its durability, reliability and safety.
Even the most experienced craftsmen cannot always avoid all mistakes, but if you have a clear plan of action, the likelihood of making a mistake is reduced to a minimum.
Previously we talked about how to make the hallway more comfortable .
