The Science of Kitchen Makeover: Why Style and Precision is Important

A kitchen is like a classroom, except that whatever happens there is useful in life and might not be found in a formal setting. The design and arrangement in this room dictate the spirit of the entire house. Therefore, if one is prepared to change the look of their kitchen, they must search within themselves to understand what makes them happy. This article explains point-outs that can improve the appearance of a kitchen without having to spend a fortune.

Ideas to Consider When Doing a Kitchen Makeover

1. Repair or replace – a kitchen is a busy place, and a lot of equipment and furniture might break. Ensure that replacements are done to perfection, or even better. Repairs can only be made if the breakage is not severe, but in extreme cases, replacing the entire structure/equipment is necessary. If the resources are not enough to do an overhaul, refurbishing is a good option.
   For things like broken glass windows or broken entrance door, they need immediate replacement. As for faulty refrigerator doors and loose cabinet doors, they can be repaired. Replacement and repairs ensure that no accidents happen when the food is being prepared.
2. Keeping it clean and dry always – a clean kitchen is self-maintaining; pests are kept away and makes it easier to note areas of improvement. Proper disposal of wastes, well aeration, and organised furniture creates space for other complementary kitchen appliances.
   Dustbins should be either outside or nearer to the back door. The cooking area should be at the centre of the room or close to a window. A dry towel is handy to wipe out wet surfaces after use.
3. Enough space – when moving into a house, ensure that the kitchen is big enough to accommodate future renovations. A big kitchen accommodates bigger appliances and has space for other kitchen magic experiments. For any kitchen makeover to work, space is a significant factor.
   If space is relatively smaller, use the walls to create shelves where you can place utensils, spices and any other kitchen material that needs air. In all these renovations, leave enough space to facilitate free movement within the kitchen.
4. Lighting – it can be understood in two ways; provision of light and getting warm colours that reflect light. The bulbs and chandeliers used in the kitchen should be bright enough to emit enough light. It helps if it is a large room.
   The room should have big and transparent windows to allow in enough light and ventilation. Also painting the walls with warm colours helps in absorbing and keeping the light in the room. Bright colours give life to any room and are known to set the mood.
5. Get a professional – as the owner of the kitchen, you might have some ideas of how you want it to be. However, look for someone conversant with interior design to execute. The proportional placement of appliances, spacing, colour matching and the overall design can be well done by an expert. This is advised, especially if one is making long term investments.

A kitchen is not only a place where meals are prepared but where it is stored. Most architectural designs place kitchens next to a dining room. For smaller houses, the dining table in the middle of a kitchen. In all these scenarios, a kitchen makeover should emulate the colour theme and the attributes of the living room. For large scale makeovers, anything is possible.