Even if the kitchen is, above all, a place intended for the preparation of meals, over the years, this place has been transformed into a real living room where we meet with the family. Some even receive their guests there. Here is a small file on the renovation of the kitchen.
Unless you only eat frozen and delivered meals, don't forget that the first quality of a kitchen is its functionality. As a result, this room must be arranged in such a way as to facilitate movement, but above all the movement of users between the main areas of activity which are:the refrigerator, the sink and the hob.
Ideally, these strategic points should not be too far apart, with equal distances, forming a triangle. This is why this area is commonly called the activity triangle. The same will also apply to the spaces dedicated to washing and storage.
Thus, the trash can, the sink, the dishwasher, not to mention the cupboards and shelves, must be nearby. Finally, although essential, brightness is often relegated to the background. Depending on the aspirations of each, ideally the light points will combine both general lighting using a ceiling light that radiates the entire room, and alternatively, ambient lights obtained with adjustable spotlights .
Renovating your home is not an easy thing, especially redoing the kitchen. Hence the need to think carefully about the layout of the room, because going back is no longer possible. And it is of course the size of the surface of the furniture and equipment arranged that will define the future layout of the room.
Many possibilities are thus left to the owners. First of all, there is the linear kitchen which is undoubtedly the most common, but also the most recommended for small spaces. Often, if the room is not too cramped, the linear layout can be accompanied by an island that will act as both a worktop and a storage system.
Otherwise for open kitchens, nothing beats an L-shaped arrangement to be installed in a corner of the room. Finally, people who have a lot of space have the choice between a parallel or U-shaped kitchen.
Finally, the choice of worktop must also be carefully considered, since it is quite simply one of the central elements of the kitchen. Thus, as this surface is regularly and continuously used, it is preferable to opt for a material that is very resistant to wear, heat and cold, humidity, as well as external aggressions.
Here again, you are spoiled for choice between stainless steel, tiling, laminate, synthetic resin, tempered glass, or even natural stone. However, the big trend is currently towards solid wood. Indeed, apart from its ecological character, wood combines wonderfully with all construction materials and brings a warm, as well as authentic side to the room.
Moreover, nowadays, wood species come in a wide variety of colors and patterns. Are you looking for more modernity? For its industrial and refined style, try waxed concrete, which is currently the favorite material of designers.
