Would you like to renovate your small kitchen, but your budget is also small and you don’t want to get involved in construction? If so, don’t miss this guide on how to reform a small kitchen without works with ideas and resources to update it with a minimum investment of time and money.
The kitchen is one of the most important parts of a home and its reform is one of the most common in the home. This fact is due to the fact that the daily use of appliances and furniture causes them to deteriorate more than other rooms in our home. If you also have to update tiles or repair a damaged or outdated countertop, it seems that the works are inevitable. However, there are alternatives that will help us change its appearance quickly, cheaply and without the dreaded dust generated by the works.
Improve distribution
The three most common ways to distribute a kitchen are:
- In ‘U’ if the floor plan is square and has a minimum width of 240 cm, since an interior corridor of 120 cm must be left so that the doors of the cabinets and appliances do not collide when opening them.
- In ‘L’ if it is elongated. This layout allows furniture and appliances to be grouped at right angles, reducing movement between the storage, cooking and washing-up areas.
- Online if very close. It must be taken into account that a minimum separation of about 45/60 cm must be left between the sink, the burner area and the refrigerator.
On the other hand, the table by Cancio BLOCK by Lasan Decoration is the ideal solution for those kitchens in which there is hardly any space left to have an office or breakfast area. Its main feature is that it has a double function: hide the radiator or store folding chairs inside.
Renew the tiles without works
Definitely, paint the tiles It’s the fastest and cheapest way to change your look. If they are painted white, our kitchen will look much brighter and a greater feeling of spaciousness will be obtained.
Another alternative option is install vinyl siding. These types of coatings are durable and easy to clean. In addition, there are many models that adapt to any style. Its installation is very simple, since the tiles can be cut with a cutter or jigsaw and are usually self-adhesive, or fixed using mounting adhesive.
countertop like new
Did you know that you can also change the appearance of the countertop with paint? To do this, the most appropriate is to choose an epoxy or two-component paint that ensures good adhesion, as well as sufficient resistance to shock and humidity.
If your budget allows it, you can also replace the countertop with a wooden one that will bring warmth to the kitchen. In addition, they are cheaper than those made of synthetic materials or marble and are always a trend.
Update kitchen cabinet doors
If the kitchen cabinets are in good condition, but the doors look old or have worn over time, you can also paint them to give them a new life.
It seems that with paint you can solve everything and, really, it is an economical and quick resource to renew the furniture. However, it is not the only one since it can also be cover with self-adhesive vinyl. The main advantage of it is that it will hardly take you time and you can remove it by peeling it off when you get tired of it and want to renew it.
On the other hand, changing the handles can also mean a transformation for the kitchen cabinets.
improve lighting
Good lighting is another key factor that will make our small kitchen look like another. To do this, it is recommended:
- Install translucent blinds or curtains to allow maximum natural light to enter.
- Replace conventional light bulbs with LED bulbs. The savings on the energy bill will be remarkable.
- Combine general lighting with other specific lighting under the cabinets to illuminate the work area of the worktop.
Reform the ground without works
Vinyl tiles are an excellent resource to improve the floor without works. Its installation is as simple as vinyl siding and in a few hours you can boast of a new floor.
An equally effective but cheaper alternative consists of lay a vinyl rug in the kitchen. Their main advantage is that they are waterproof, anti-allergic and contain an antibacterial and antifungal treatment. In addition, they are easily cleaned with water and neutral soap, which is recommended so as not to wear out the printed design.
take advantage of every corner
In small kitchens it is essential to take advantage of every last corner:
- Install practical drawers in the plinth
- Take advantage of high ceilings to place shelves
- Place a spice rack or bottle rack in the gap between the furniture and the appliances
- Fix some bars under the upper cabinets to hang accessories
all sorted
A good organization in your small kitchen will help it to appear more spacious. Avoid having many appliances, objects or accessories on the countertop and take advantage of baskets and interior organizers in cabinets to keep everything stored and collected.
On the other hand, glass doors in the cabinets or without them and having only shelves will make you find everything more quickly. However, it also implies keeping it tidy so as not to give the kitchen a cluttered or neglected feeling.
I hope this practical guide will help you reform a small kitchen without works and in record time. It is not necessary to apply all the above tips, in many cases a few modifications can make a big difference. For this reason, I encourage you to put some of them into practice to achieve a much more functional and up-to-date kitchen.
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