Kitchen makeover or how to choose kitchen units that match your personality

A thing is sure: everyone has a kitchen, a space where you drink your coffee, cook delicious dishes and spend time with your loved ones. You use this space often during the day, so you have to create a space that inspires you. 

If you want a kitchen makeover but got lost in the variety of styles and offers, maybe it’s time to reconsider your renovation journey and start looking for concrete ideas. When you imagine a design for your kitchen units, you have to make sure it fits your style, aesthetic vision and needs. 

Follow the steps provided below, and you can find the perfect kitchen units for your personality:

Set your budget

The budget is the most important element to consider when you plan to renovate. Every piece of furniture has different prices, depending on size, material or colour. For example, high-gloss kitchen cabinetry has a higher price than a matt one and painted kitchen units may involve extra costs.

Decide if you want a ready-made or a custom kitchen. The first type has a set price that can help you stick to your budget from the start. Opting for the second one will allow you to choose and personalise your cabinets, appliances, worktops and other tools, but it will cost more. Don’t forget about additional costs such as plumbing or installation. 

Create a functional space and decide what elements are essential for you because your kitchen renovation can cost a lot more than you think.  

Choose your style

Choosing a single design out of a large variety of kitchen styles may seem quite challenging for someone who deals for the first time with a renovation project. Firstly, you have to consider your house’s structure, orientation, family members’ age, and the amount of light the kitchen receives. 

Here are some kitchen styles that may fit your needs:

• Contemporary kitchens – if you prefer a modern style, minimalist or colourful textures can offer your kitchen the perfect look.
• Traditional kitchens – the traditional style includes evergreen design elements and beautiful grey, brown or white tones.
• High-gloss or matt kitchens – a high-gloss finish provides an elegant look, while a matt finish protects your kitchen units from fingerprints and has a longer life.
• Handless or shaker kitchens – a handless kitchen is perfect if you are looking for a contemporary look, while a shaker kitchen is perfect for a busy household.
• Painted or solid wood kitchens – a painted kitchen allows you to insert different colours for a personalised design, while solid wood kitchens bring a classic and stylish air to your house.

Mixing textures and colours may be the way to go

Colourful elements or cosy colours can transform your kitchen into your favourite place of the house. Try to choose warm tones such as beige, ivory or light greys and add some bright elements such as a painted cabinet door or a vibrant colour worktop. 

Another way to create your personalised kitchen is to decide between styles around the world. For example, the Mediterranean or the Scandinavian style are very popular. 

If you want to create a space that reminds you of sunny days and long days spent on a beach, the Mediterranean elements should have a central place in your kitchen. Use tons of white, light blue, yellow and green. 

Elegant but still minimalist, the Scandinavian hygge style is perfect for someone who desires to experience feelings of warmth and peace when they enter the kitchen. Choose textures like wood and light-weighted materials and keep your colour tones neutral. 

You can consider other styles such as industrial or Asian kitchen that can bring to your house worldwide accents. You can read more about different designs online. 

Insert retro or vintage kitchen furniture

The good old days are trendy, and you can find them in fashion, interior design or movies. 

Retro and vintage pieces are perfect if you want to create a Bohemian kitchen. Bright colours, mixed textures and good music were the main elements offered by the seventies. Don’t be afraid to add them to your kitchen. You can mix them with matt or solid wood kitchens and don’t forget to add a cassette player. Your guests will be impressed. 

You can bring a touch of old charm by adding old furniture pieces, posters or paintings, if you want, for example, a kitchen inspired from the fifties. If you have an old cabinet from your grandparents or you found in a thrift shop a stunning vintage furniture piece you can restore, do not be afraid to add them to your kitchen. 

Create a functional space that matches your needs

Your kitchen should be the most functional space in your house. You will spend a lot of time there, and the last thing you wish is to feel that you don’t have enough space for your activities to take place.  Be sure that the chosen kitchen unit fits the size of your room. 

You can opt for different layouts, such as gallery kitchen, L-shaped or U-shaped. You can select a single wall layout if your kitchen space is narrow. 

Another important aspect is how you will use your kitchen. Do you want it to be just a place where you cook and eat, or do you intend to transform it into a social space? If you choose the second option, you have to create a kitchen/living room that can host family gatherings and parties. 

Modern and very useful, island kitchens are also a good idea. Make sure your space allows it because an island needs to have around a one-metre gap around for good access to the other elements of your kitchen cabinet. 

Now that you have some directions about mixing and matching your style and personality with your kitchen design, you can establish what furniture elements you want to include in this space of your house. Don’t be afraid to use your imagination and create a unique space.