Kitchen renovations are routinely one of the most costly. A set, countertop, materials for an apron - all this is not cheap. If you want to save money on decorating a room, but at the same time give it a beautiful and stylish appearance, use things that our subconscious mind usually notes as "expensive", although in reality everything is completely different. Novate.ru tells in more detail how to achieve this effect.
Technique 1: Single tabletop
Even the simplest modular kitchen will look much better and more expensive if you provide a single countertop. Especially if the choice falls on an interesting texture or shade, and not the standard options that can be found in every kitchen. It will not be difficult to choose a countertop, fortunately, there is a huge selection on the modern market.
The real trend at the world furniture exhibitions in 2021 has become durable, thin, graceful tabletops made of compact laminate with a thickness of 12 mm, which, in terms of their characteristics, are comparable to artificial and natural stone. Standard worktops made of chipboard with a laminated surface, wood or stone do not give up their positions. Natural textures are considered safe options, as well as industrial-style surfaces: concrete, decorative plaster, etc.
Technique 2: Stylish fittings
Kitchen fittings are one of those elements that set the mood of the atmosphere and are always striking, even if it seems to you that no one is paying attention to it. As a rule, budget headsets have pens included and do not differ in high quality. Therefore, the most correct option is to replace them with more stylish and sophisticated ones, even if they are conventionally expensive (not for 100, but for 500 rubles), and take the old ones to the dacha, perhaps they will be more useful there. Believe me, you will immediately notice the difference, because a few thousand extra spent will really "stretch" your kitchen.
Note: If the holes for the handles have already been made, be sure to measure the distance between them so as not to overshoot the dimensions. And give up the shell handles - they are beautiful, but very inconvenient to use.
Technique 3: High-quality apron over the desk
Another important detail that affects the status and appearance of the kitchen interior is the material that was used to create the apron. If you opt for traditional tiles, try not to skimp on quality and design: the final cost will not hit the budget too much, as little material is required. If at this stage there is no way to spend money on expensive tiles, then unusual layout methods will come to the rescue. For example, from a budget mosaic of different colors, you can create spectacular patterns, and from pieces of tiles that are similar in color and style, you can assemble an apron from the patchwork category.
To make you happy with the final result, lay the tiles after installing the countertop. In this case, it will be possible to do without ugly plastic skirting boards along the wall, which close the joints and greatly reduce the cost of the interior. In addition, this styling method will set a completely different level of accuracy.
Technique 4: Carefully Designed Simulations
It is a well-known fact that natural materials look more beautiful and more expensive than artificial ones. However, their price often bites. In order not to spend all your savings on kitchen renovations, give up obvious fakes in favor of high-quality imitations. For example, the list of options under consideration should not include vinyl film, inexpensive granite countertops with a pattern that has little in common with natural stone, smooth brick-like wallpaper, linoleum with an unnaturally yellow wood-like shade. Agree, this is not the best option for decorating a stylish space.
Choosing between facades made of plastic or MDF, experts advise to give preference to the first one - it will not only look better, but also last much longer. To make the total amount acceptable, order the facades for the kitchen set separately, and the "insides" - cheaper - buy from another manufacturer.
Choose a laminate as a floor covering - it perfectly imitates the texture of natural wood, but it will cost a lot less. And Russian craftsmen sometimes create wonderful copies of designer furnishings that will perfectly fit into the interior of the kitchen, demonstrating your good taste and love for art.
Tactic 5: good color matching
It is difficult to argue with the fact that a fragmented interior, in which modules are assembled according to the principle of "someday we will get used", will never look luxurious, even if the furniture and furnishings will consist exclusively of expensive high quality materials. In the process of transforming a kitchen or creating an environment from scratch, it is very important to adhere to a pre-selected style, as well as a color palette that matches it. Here are some good tips:
• find Itten's color wheel and description for it in the interior. If you understand the principle of its operation and learn how to use ready-made schemes, you can easily create a harmonious interior in which all shades are ideally combined with each other;
• follow the rule of three colors, according to which the main color should be 60% of the total volume of the room (floor, walls), additional - 30% (textiles, furniture), accent - 10% (accessories);
• pick up on the Internet a few photos of the interior, similar to which you want to create in your kitchen, and rely on it in the renovation process.
Tactic 6: Tall Cabinets
Cabinets that leave a lot of headroom look sad and cheap. Elaine Griffith, one of the most famous American designers, believes that tall cabinets are the future of modern kitchens, so they should definitely be included in the interior. According to the designers, this is not only a beautiful, but also a very convenient solution: the higher the cabinet, the more shelves it contains and the more spacious it is. However, the placement of such a headset needs careful preparation: you will have to think about how to correctly conduct a ventilation pipe from the hood, provide strong fasteners for furniture, etc. Also, the headset can be "three-story" - in this case, the upper cabinets should be used to store things that are rarely needed in the kitchen, as it will be inconvenient to get them out every day.
Technique 7: Expensive sink and mixer
It is unlikely that a budget sink and mixer will be your helpers for many years. Having saved on them once, you will then overpay twice or three times for repairs or the purchase of new ones. In addition, it is not safe: cheap plumbing can cause flooding and cause irreparable damage not only to your apartment, but also to your neighbor's. Also, do not forget that a budget faucet and sink are always striking and give the kitchen a sloppy appearance. It is much better to purchase high-quality and original copies, which, on the contrary, will decorate the interior and arouse rave reviews from friends.
You will also find interesting ideas in the article The transformation of a dull kitchen of 5 sq.m per week: budget, fast, modern