The golden rules for designing your own kitchen
Know your home well
The type of kitchen you can choose depends on the space at your disposal. Take the measurements of the room also considering doors and windows and pay attention to where the gas, water and electricity connections arrive.
Establish a sum
This sum must also include household appliances.
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Take it easy
Buying a kitchen is a long-term investment and the slightest mistake can be fatal. To get a precise idea of the various possibilities, consult the specialized websites and go to different kitchen shops.
The practicality
The type of cuisine
Linear kitchens are suitable for long but not very wide rooms. In this case, the furniture follows each other in a straight line and occupies a single wall.
The most popular type of kitchen is the corner kitchen, which occupies two consecutive walls. It is the ideal solution for medium-sized rooms.
Large rooms are suitable for island kitchens. In this type of kitchen some elements (for example the hob) form an independent islet in the middle of the room.
The U-shaped kitchen, which occupies three walls or two walls connected by a bar top, occupies the space perfectly and is suitable for both independent kitchens and those open to the dining room.
American cuisine is appreciated for its conviviality, but it also has some drawbacks (cooking smells that spread and noise from appliances).
There are numerous styles of kitchens: the traditional, welcoming and warm style, the contemporary one, based on the purity of the lines, and the classic one, which uses natural materials such as wood.
Organize the space
Before choosing, make a list of everything you would like to keep in the kitchen. For maximum convenience, everything should be close at hand
Choose appliances
The choice of appliances depends on how much money you want to spend and the space you have available. Remember that if you choose well you can save a lot on consumption.
Respect the safety rules
Your electrical system and the gas connection must comply with the standards in force, and a ventilation opening must not be missing. There are barriers for children that can reduce the risk of accidents.
Furnish with taste
Remember that you are creating the kitchen of your dreams ... to personalize it and make it truly unique, use and abuse lights, colors and ornaments.
