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It was possible to start repairs, sending the whole family to their historical homeland. In order not to be so boring to be engaged in repairs, I decided to take pictures along the way. What if my experience is useful?
So, it WAS: an ordinary smoky gray room with an area of 6.5 sq. m (I forgot to take a picture, excuse me).
I wanted something cool and loft, but money was running out.
The first two days I studied the assortment of Ikea, Leroyamarlene and Obi and tried to compare my desires and possibilities. The results were not very pleasing, so first I decided to dismantle everything old.
To start repairs, you need to disassemble everything old, unscrew and drag the necessary one into the next room.
I took 5 heavy sacks into the trash heap. As luck would have it, the elevator was not working.
Tried to get close to the wiring to do it the way I need it.
Finally, we managed to clear the last wall of wallpaper. The war was fought for every centimeter: the hellish mixture of glue, which becomes terribly slippery from water, left me practically without hands.
This wealth of textures of the peeled wall, on which time has worked great, inspires me terribly. I would live alone - I would ask the designer to arrange such walls.
He began to gouge holes for 4 - all the neighbors came running. As I remember, I will shudder.
The ceiling has already been made, the walls and furniture remain. I decided to leave the working area above the stove as it is.
And our ceilings are crooked. The door frame is level.
Having cleared the paint from the windowsill, I saw such a stunning color that my hand did not go up to paint it back. And I will choose the color of the laminate to match the color of the window sill.
I could not find a lamp suitable in size and price in stores. Converted an old chandelier. Here is the result.
Fit new doors to the mezzanine
I'm starting to laminate the floor.
The most interesting thing is that the last stage of the repair was the most protracted and costly. Hanging furniture, connecting a washing machine, shelves, hooks and other little things took more time and money than the repair itself.
To be honest, the impetus for the start of the repair was the dream of such a faucet (switching modes, retractable spray) and a sink.
This is how our kitchen began to look after renovation:
The concrete was thoroughly washed and covered with wax from Ikea
I decided not to glue the wallpaper, I painted the walls with water-based paint. Covered on top with mother-of-pearl enamel from Leroy. And it feels nice to the touch and washes perfectly.
To carry out a kitchen renovation correctly, you need to carefully plan all the actions and carry them out in strict accordance with the plan. It consists of the following points:
- First you need to decide on what kind of repairs you need to carry out in the kitchen. It can be both cosmetic and capital. If during the work it is envisaged to redevelop the premises, then a plan should be drawn up on paper to determine the future arrangement of furniture. This is done in order to accurately understand the final result.
- Dismantling the old coating, taking out furniture, etc.
- Preparation of surfaces for coating.
- Repair work.
Important! At the stage of planning a repair, you need to think about replacing communications. When changing the location of the sink, it will be necessary to supply water and sewage to it. You should also determine the location of the sockets for easy connection of all electrical appliances.
Planning phase: what to consider
The kitchen area is the most versatile in the whole house. But the kitchen area in most houses and apartments is limited. For this reason, for a convenient location of household appliances, it is necessary to determine the layout in advance.
Advice! The kitchen is a room with high humidity, so both furniture and coatings here need to choose moisture resistant. In addition, the kitchen environment is very aggressive, because the surfaces must be washable, it is desirable that they lend themselves to washing with household chemicals.
The planning stage involves the following actions:
- Drawing up a diagram of the future kitchen. Here you need to determine not only the features of the layout, but also the design of the room. If you plan to carry out redecoration of the kitchen, then you need to decide on the color of the coatings and select the necessary accessories.
- Calculation of materials. This stage can be carried out either independently or entrusted with the calculations to specialists. Here it will be necessary to think over not only the issue of the number of finishing materials, but also the nuances of the sewerage and water supply, the location of electrical outlets, the ventilation system, etc. The inclusion of communications in the plan allows you to make approximate calculations.
What to do next?
After everything is planned, you can proceed directly to the action. Where to start renovating the kitchen? First of all, it is necessary to remove all furniture and equipment from the room, and then begin dismantling work. During a major overhaul, the following are subject to dismantling:
- Wall covering.
- Flooring.
- Ceiling.
- Communications.
Important! In some cases, kitchen renovations involve replacing windows. In this case, the work is carried out in the following sequence: first, the windows are changed, and only then a new coating is mounted.
The most common kitchen renovation options are:
- The best options for ceiling coverings are panels, hinged plasterboard or tension structures. If the cheapest and most practical option is needed, then it is best in this case to cover the ceiling with a coloring composition.
- As floor covering linoleum, laminate or ceramic tiles can be used. The last option is the most wear-resistant in this case. There is also the possibility of finishing the floors with porcelain stoneware, getting the most durable and wear-resistant coating.
- For wall decoration, you can use tiles or washable wallpaper. Recently, the kitchen dining area is increasingly covered with paint - this way you can create a durable, waterproof and aesthetically pleasing finish.
- The apron area is most often finished with tiles. However, it is also possible to use glass or metal panels. The main requirement for this coating is mechanical strength, as well as resistance to moisture, grease, burning, etc. Therefore, it is strictly forbidden to use paint or wallpaper here.
Important! Furniture should be brought into the kitchen only after the complete finishing of the room has been completed and all surfaces have been thoroughly dried.
When decorating the ceiling, attention must be paid to proper lighting. Here you need to create a backlight for each zone, for which built-in spotlights are often used. For example, for working area you can provide built-in lighting, while in the dining room it is best to use classic chandeliers. They will allow you to bring an atmosphere of sophistication and comfort to the interior.
Advice. For organizing lighting over the working area, the lighting built into the lower panels of the hanging cabinets is perfect. For good lighting of the dining area in small kitchens, a wall-type lamp can be used.
Over time, many people get bored with the monotony of the kitchen interior, and therefore sooner or later the question arises of how to make repairs in the kitchen. As a rule, the beginning of the repair work is very time-consuming and laborious. Due to the dismantling of the old coating, a lot of construction waste is generated, from which it is necessary to completely clean the room before covering the walls, ceiling and floor with a new finish.
Important! When the room is completely cleared of old finishes, the first thing to do is take care of the electrical wiring. If all switches and sockets are not installed at this stage, then adding any of these elements later can be very problematic.
Outlets are required in the following locations:
- If the cooker is electric, there must be a power source next to it.
- At the location of the hood.
- There should be several outlets on the wall near the working area for connecting small household appliances.
- On the wall where the refrigerator is located.
- At the location of the dishwasher.
- If you plan to install a TV in the kitchen, then a separate outlet should also be allocated for it.
Both major and cosmetic repairs of a kitchen in a panel house require a primer on all surfaces - this will improve their adhesion to the base. It is advisable to use perforated corners to decorate corners, as they can be uneven in many multi-storey buildings. Cracks, potholes and depressions must be plastered.
The work area may involve the use of different types of tiles. Very often, small kitchen tiles or "hog" are used here. When carrying out repairs for the kitchen using tiles in the apron area, you must do the following:
- Achieve ideal horizontal wall level.
- Use corners to align corners.
- Use special plastic crosses that are designed to achieve an even row of tiles.
Remember. The preparation of the kitchen walls depends on the chosen finishing material. For example, if you plan to glue wallpaper, then the layer of putty should be small. If you choose decorative plaster, then the work should be carried out more carefully. After applying the plaster layer, it is advisable to grind the surface.
Major mistakes in kitchen overhaul
When planning to carry out a major overhaul of the kitchen, many people are faced with a host of problems that arise both during the work process and after their completion. The most common mistakes made during kitchen renovation in an apartment:
- It is recommended to choose non-porous materials for covering floors and work surfaces. Otherwise, difficulties may arise during the cleaning process.
Advice! Although wood floors are considered an acceptable option for a kitchen, they are nevertheless inferior in practicality to tiles or linoleum. Therefore, especially in the work area, it is advisable to refrain from wood.
- If the stove is located away from the ventilation hole, then the best option there will be a circulation hood that does not need an air duct. Bulky and long air ducts take up a lot of space. If you hide them with lockers, then a rather large usable space will be lost.
- If the kitchen has a large area, then the U-shaped would be the best layout option. For small kitchens, it is better to provide for an angular layout. In both cases, it is necessary to remember the correct layout of the working triangle.
- Glossy facades have an attractive appearance, but are completely impractical. This solution will require daily cleaning.
- To avoid clutter in a small kitchen, you can use hanging drawers with open fronts. They will give the kitchen an atmosphere of airiness and lightness.
- The main problem in kitchens is insufficient lighting, so it is best to choose zoned lighting. The placement of the switches should also be as convenient as possible, which will eliminate the need to go to them through a dark room.
Conclusion
With the right approach, carrying out repairs in the kitchen is not something particularly difficult, and every home craftsman can cope with such work. Above, we discussed how to renovate a kitchen using modern materials.
Since repairs in the kitchen are not done very often, experts do not recommend saving on such work. The fact is that a cheap kitchen renovation can result in a number of problems in the future, and therefore it is better to choose quality materials finishes, furniture and household appliances.
The kitchen is the epitome of comfort in every home. Kitchen rooms have long ceased to be a place solely for cooking. A striking example of this is the kitchen-living room, which has become very popular. And if you can invite guests to this room, then it simply must be the pride of the owners! So, where to start renovating a kitchen - with buying furniture, removing walls or floors, or maybe choosing household appliances?
To get the kitchen of your dreams, you have to work hard
Repair is a state of mind
There is a saying: surviving a renovation is like surviving a fire. Indeed, repairs are often associated with a lot of inconvenience, significant time and financial costs. Of course, if you have the opportunity to order a turnkey kitchen, inviting a team of workers for this, and leave for a couple of weeks, the said saying is not about you. Most people, even if they do not even make repairs in the kitchen with their own hands, delve into all the subtleties of this process as much as possible in order to exercise control. Thinking about where to start renovating the kitchen, many look at photos on the Internet and in specialized printed publications, and light up with the most incredible ideas. The result is a creative interior that truly transforms the look and function of the cooking space. For example, kitchens combined with a recreation area or study.
Traditional kitchen renovations include filling walls and ceilings or installing ceilings, painting walls or wallpapering, tiling a work surface or installing a kitchen apron, installing a ventilation system, working with plumbing, installing kitchen furniture.
Where to start renovating a kitchen: the main steps
Modern technologies allow you to create a very realistic computer kitchen project
It is advisable to start the repair of any room with the preparation of a design project. If you don't feel able to compose it yourself, entrust it to a professional designer. After all, the kitchen is a room, the functionality of which is subject to special laws. If you set about developing a project for your own kitchen, you should know the peculiarities of the functioning of zones, and not learn it in the process of working with a design project.
The most important thing in kitchen design is the correct fit of furniture into the work area. This area includes a sink, stove, extractor hood, refrigerator and dishwasher, if available. Therefore, it is useful to remember some rules for arranging a working area - a place for cooking.
The sum of the lengths of the sides of the working space should be from 3 to 6 m.If something does not fit into this formula, it is better to transfer furniture or appliances at once, and not when you are convinced that a long working space is really inconvenient for the hostess. To move the sink, you will need the services of plumbers, you can move the stove thanks to a flexible gas hose.
At the very beginning of the repair work, it is necessary to determine the size of the kitchen furniture - the height of the cabinets and tables. If the furniture is tall, place it along the work wall. The length of the working area does not allow placing the refrigerator, stove and cutting table on the same line? Perhaps you should think about a corner rather than a linear kitchen layout. Think about where you will place the furniture, in what colors you will arrange your kitchen, what accessories will decorate it.
It is best to sketch the future kitchen like this: make a plan of the room, which shows doors, windows, communications. Make a list of equipment that will definitely be in the kitchen: sink, refrigerator, stove (or built-in hob and oven), microwave oven, extractor hood, Washer... After that, think over the placement of furniture L-shaped, U-shaped, island, linear.
Second stage: calculation of the required materials
Avoiding unnecessary costs will allow accurate calculation of building and finishing materials
After the sketch of the project is ready, it is necessary to calculate the materials that are needed to renovate your kitchen. Contact the repair specialists: plumbers, electricians, decorators. They will not only help to make the calculation, but also advise the most convenient location of the water supply system, the most functional lighting, the best Decoration Materials for walls and ceilings.
Walls
Cork or vinyl wallpaper, ceramic tiles are best suited. It is better to glue washable and vinyl wallpapers using a special glue that prevents mold. Do you use paint? Prepare the surface correctly using a special wall impregnation to avoid the appearance of fungus. Perfect for walls water-based paint... Better to paint for durability in two coats.
Floor
Vinyl and cork floors are easy to clean and sound absorbing, and modern rubber flooring has little wear and tear. Ceramic tile for the floor it is beautiful and durable, but it has a significant drawback - it is cold. Parquet looks beautiful in the kitchen, but it is inconvenient to clean it. Therefore, it is best to choose synthetic flooring materials for the kitchen.
Working surface
For it, laminated plastic is most often used. Artificial marble or unglazed tiles are more expensive. Natural marble, granite, slate, natural wood are beautiful, but difficult to maintain. Pay attention to the surface around the sink - it will be exposed to moisture, so it is better to choose a sink with special steel "ears", on which it is convenient to put the washed dishes.
Stage three: start of renovation work
For cosmetic repairs, some operations can be carried out without dismantling the entire kitchen.
If there is a need to replace the window system, this should be done first. After that, all communications are carried out, the ceilings and walls are leveled, if desired, new partitions are erected from drywall.
You can decorate the ceiling in the kitchen using drywall, ceiling panels or slabs, stretch ceilings. But the best option is a water-based water-repellent paint. As for the flooring, you can choose the material according to your taste and financial capabilities. For the flooring in the kitchen, it is recommended to use waterproof materials - linoleum, tiles, natural stone. Walls should also not be afraid of moisture, especially for the work surface. Use tiles, glass or plastic panels.
An important point in the kitchen renovation process is the installation of lighting. For the convenience of the hostess, it is better to install fluorescent lamps above the work surface. Hang a lamp over the dining table. If the ceilings in the kitchen are high, you can consider different options multilevel lighting and lighting in the walls.
When planning to start repairs in the kitchen, remember that the basis of this room is still a working triangle, since the main function of the kitchen remains cooking and eating. The tops of the kitchen triangle - stove, refrigerator, sink - should be at an optimal distance from each other. The ideal distance between the stove and the refrigerator is no more than 2.7 m, and the path to the sink is no more than 2.1 m from the stove and the refrigerator.
How to avoid a false start: the most common mistakes
The poor placement of the sink in this case made it inconvenient to use a significant part of the work surface.
Mistakes made at the planning stage of kitchen renovations may cause inconvenience in the future. Therefore, try to eliminate defects at an early stage of the repair. So where to start your kitchen renovation and what mistakes should you avoid?
- Mistake # 1: working surface too long
This oversight is often made by the happy owners of large kitchen areas. By trying to place all cabinets and all furniture along one wall, they make the cooking process inconvenient. The hostess has to constantly rush around the kitchen from one end to the other. If space permits, build an island kitchen or a U-shaped structure. Remember that the distance between the facades must be at least 1.2 m, then the drawers will be pulled out completely, and there will be free space for passage. And the total area of the working surface will be quite large.
- Mistake # 2: natural marble in the kitchen
Natural marble surfaces are difficult to maintain. This material can be used in the living room or bedroom, but not in the kitchen. After all, the structure of marble is porous, so the dirt penetrates deep inside, and it is not possible to remove it from there. Choose a worktop from artificial stone or granite, they are much easier to clean.
- Mistake # 3: protruding door handles
They reduce the opening angle of the cabinet doors located in the corner and prevent the inner drawers from opening. And if at the same time there is a narrow passage in the kitchen, clothes will cling to the protruding handles.
- Mistake number 4: weighting the structure and reducing the area
Many people make plasterboard ceilings and walls in small kitchens, thereby reducing their area. Makes the room smaller and wall cladding with panels or clapboard. And if you decide to use a mosaic to decorate the facade, let it be only a decoration, since the mosaic greatly "heavier" the structure.
- Mistake # 5: gloss and wood
Designers can offer interesting options for the design of the kitchen, which the owners do not even know about.
Glossy kitchen fronts look, no doubt, spectacular. But the problem is that they need to be wiped daily, and perhaps more than once. Surfaces quickly become dirty with fingerprints and look messy. The same can be said for glass dining tables. Despite the fact that they visually expand the kitchen area, even the most durable glass will get scratches over time. In addition, it is very difficult to have breakfast at such a table without waking up the household: even if you put the plate on the table very carefully, the knocking will be loud.
- Mistake # 6: drawers too wide
Furniture stores offer cabinets and tables with drawers, the width of which is 120 cm. Empty drawers slide out easily, but if they are tightly packed with dishes or drawers with pickles, their width and capacity may no longer please you.
- Mistake # 7: shelves instead of drawers
Despite the fact that a kitchen cabinet or table with shelves is cheaper than with drawers, you should not save on this. The contents of the box are easy to look around and find what you need. If instead of a drawer there are shelves, you will have to remove all the contents to get to the goal.
- Mistake # 8: no room for small appliances
Even if you order the built-in kitchen furniture, there should be a place for small household appliances. Think in advance where to place the sockets, and let the kitchen have a place for free-standing small household appliances. Dimensions (edit) kitchen countertops should be at least 40 cm, and the worktop should be about 80 cm.
We wish you a good start and a great completion of your kitchen renovation!
The kitchen should be cozy, comfortable and beautiful. The creation of a stylish interior usually requires significant financial costs. To save on the wages of the designer and builders, the repairs should be done on your own. A description of do-it-yourself kitchen repair with photos of each stage will help you cope without the involvement of professionals.
DIY kitchen repair
Preparing for repair
How to make a stylish renovation in the kitchen, as in the photo, with your own hands? To do this, you need to take courage, discuss with the household the features of the interior they want, present the final result of the repair and get to work.
Preparatory work for the renovation of the kitchen
Before starting any renovation work, you should draw up a design project for the renovated kitchen area. This requires:
- Measure the dimensions of the kitchen, taking into account protrusions, niches, columns, door and window openings;
- Decide on the layout of the room, the amount of furniture, the color scheme of decoration, style, placement of lighting devices;
- Draw a volumetric drawing of the arrangement of furniture on paper or in a special application on a personal computer;
- Determine the scope of the budget, choose suitable finishing materials, order furniture from necessary materials and the right size;
- Create a list of required materials: paint, putty, wallpaper, glue, tiles, etc. and purchase them.
An example of a drawing for the placement of kitchen furniture
After creating the project, proceed to preparatory work which include:
- Cleaning the space from furniture and household appliances;
- Dismantling of wall, floor and ceiling decoration. Removing the door frame and window frame.
Photos of the kitchen before and after DIY repair are presented below.
Photos of the kitchen before and after renovation
Kitchen renovation - before and after
Replacement of communications
For cosmetic repairs, this step can be skipped. But if the old water supply and sewerage pipes are in poor condition, then they must be replaced. One of the following materials is selected for pipes:
- Polypropylene has an affordable price, corrosion resistance and low heat conductivity, does not require additional components, is installed by welding;
- Metalloplast has a rigid structure, low heat transfer, corrosion resistance, is not easy to install, requires installation of gaskets and cuffs;
- Copper is an expensive, but the most practical material, it is characterized by wear resistance, durability, is not afraid of the influence of high and low temperatures, has antibacterial properties and resistance to deformation.
Do-it-yourself kitchen wiring replacement
Above the location of the stove, it is necessary to install a powerful hood, which, during cooking, will draw smoke and steam into the ventilation shaft.
Advice! The hood should be installed at a distance of 60-70 cm above the stove.
Do-it-yourself installation of a hood in the kitchen
Replacement of windows and doors
With a quick cosmetic repair and when the condition window frames and doors can be called satisfactory, this stage is skipped.
DIY window repair in the kitchen
Wooden windows can be restored or simply cleaned from old paint and paint them again.
When replacing old windows with new ones, you must select the desired material:
- Wood is a beautiful, environmentally friendly and expensive material;
- Plastic is a cheap and practical material. It provides a high level of heat and sound insulation.
Preparing a doorway for installing kitchen doors
When choosing a door, you should give preference to a plastic model. It is more practical than wood. It all depends on the style of interior decoration and the financial capabilities of the apartment owners.
Finishing
When choosing materials for decoration, it is worth considering their practicality, since the kitchen is characterized by a temperature difference, as well as particles of food and drinks that may be on the walls, floor or even the ceiling.
DIY window painting
Ceiling
For finishing the ceiling in the kitchen, you can use:
- Tension structure. Mounting stretch ceiling carried out only after finishing the walls. This finishing option is durable, attractive in appearance, but expensive and requires professional installation.
- A paint that is not afraid of water. Before painting, it is required to level the ceiling surface with a putty. Only after the filler has completely dried is paint applied. This is a simple and inexpensive finish.
- Suspended structure. It is made of plastic or drywall. Requires the creation of a crate, which is then sheathed with plastic or plasterboard panels.
DIY plasterboard ceiling installation
Walls
Before starting work on wall decoration, their surface can be leveled with a putty and a primer or isogypsum. The following materials are used to decorate the walls in the kitchen:
Advice! Not all walls can be tiled, but only the apron above the work surface.
Below in the photo you can see the design of a simple kitchen renovation option.
Renovated kitchen in a classic interior
Flooring
As a floor covering in the kitchen, you can use:
Furniture
The furniture is installed in accordance with the previously drawn drawing. Its quantity and dimensions depend on the area of the room.
Linear kitchen set
A must-have piece of furniture in any kitchen is a set. It can be straight or angular, occupy one, two or three walls of the room. If the kitchen is small and will be used only for cooking, then the kitchen set and household appliances can occupy almost the entire room. In this case, the dining area will be located in another room.
Small corner kitchen interior
If the kitchen combines both the cooking area and the dining room, then a table and chairs or a couch are installed in it. The dining area is usually placed opposite the headset.
Placing the dining area against the wall, opposite the working area
In order for the furniture to fit perfectly into the space allotted for it, it is recommended to make it to order. Do not forget that the appearance of the furniture should match the style of the kitchen design.
Corner kitchen with wooden facades
After familiarizing yourself with the photographs of the repair work, you can safely take on the repair of the kitchen with your own hands. It is necessary to carry out the whole range of work in stages. The most important step is planning. Without a well-thought-out plan and accurately carried out calculations, creating a harmonious interior will not work.
