In detail: do-it-yourself economy-class kitchen redecoration from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.
There is one special room in a house or apartment, in which it is cozy and warm, it smells deliciously of freshly prepared food - this is the kitchen. It is here that households like to spend time with their families, arrange gatherings with friends, and cook culinary masterpieces. Therefore, when planning a kitchen renovation with your own hands, it is necessary to create a special atmosphere that supports these family values.
A kitchen is a room to which increased operational and sanitary and hygienic requirements are imposed. When planning repair work, you should take into account all its features:
- high temperature and high humidity that occurs during cooking - it is necessary to provide for powerful ventilation;
- the presence of gas equipment, a large number of electrical appliances - it is important to follow fire safety rules, lay reliable wiring, install powerful sockets;
- aggressive environment - when cooking, fat settles on walls, furniture, so they need a washable coating;
- a high degree of exploitation - all coatings must be wear-resistant;
- a small area - in a small kitchen in an old building, rational organization and visual expansion of the space will be needed.
To update the kitchen quickly and efficiently, it is necessary to adhere to a certain sequence of repair work.
Drawing up a design project will allow you to choose the optimal design of the room, determine and calculate the required amount of building and finishing materials.
Before starting the repair, it is necessary to free the room from equipment, furniture, to clean the walls, floor and ceiling from the old, worn-out coating.
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It is better to replace old pipes in the kitchen before starting the repair. The most budgetary option is a polypropylene pipeline, the elements of which are attached by welding. It is not afraid of corrosion, does not require the installation of cuffs, gaskets. Reinforced-plastic pipes are more durable, but they are more difficult to install. The most durable and reliable is copper piping. It resists loads and deformations well, has an antibacterial effect, but has a high cost.
When replacing power lines, it is necessary to take into account the saturation of the kitchen with household appliances - this will allow you to choose the optimal location of the sockets. You should also make recharge of the main and additional lighting devices.
For a kitchen, a plastic product will be optimal. The material resists temperature fluctuations, provides high-quality noise and heat insulation, and is easy to clean. Wooden windows with double-glazed windows look beautiful, are environmentally friendly, "breathable", but they are more expensive than their plastic counterparts.
The entrance area of the kitchen can be decorated with a door (plastic, wooden, MDF). In a small area, it is better to make an arch. This architectural element can be made of plasterboard, wood - the main thing is that the option for arranging the doorway to the kitchen should harmoniously fit into the interior of the room.
Do-it-yourself kitchen repair involves leveling the walls in one of the ways:
- by plastering - a traditional way of obtaining a flat, monolithic surface by applying several layers of a cement-sand mixture. Its disadvantages are the laboriousness of execution, the high consumption of building materials, the inability to align large irregularities in the walls;
- using plasterboard sheathing - a quick and easy way to create flat surfaces by creating false walls on a metal frame. This method is not suitable for a small room, as it takes up part of its area.
The option for leveling the walls of the kitchen is shown in the photo.
In the kitchen, it serves a practical function, protecting the wall from steam and dirt, and is also a decorative element of the room, filling the space between the upper and lower compartments of the headset. If you choose a budget finish and design of an apron, then plastic or MDF panels are suitable. Plates are quickly assembled, easy to maintain, and their joints are protected by special overlays, which prevents moisture and dirt from entering.
A more reliable, hygienic and durable option is to finish the apron with tiles. Tiles can be of different colors, textures, which allows you to implement different designs. Although the tile is more expensive in cost and laborious to install, such a coating will last ten years. The method of finishing a kitchen apron with tiles is shown in the photo.
Exclusive ways to decorate the wall near the working area - facing with stone, mosaic, glass, or mirror panels. Glossy surfaces will not only allow you to create a non-trivial design, but also visually expand the space of a small kitchen.
The easiest way to decorate these surfaces is painting. It can be monochromatic, gradient, contrasting - it all depends on the desired effect. In a small kitchen, it is better to use a light washable paint with a glossy sheen, which visually adds volume to the room. In large rooms, it is advisable to use semi-matt / matt finishes. Decorative painting, vinyl stickers will make the painted walls more original. A variety of materials allows you to embody the most interesting ideas for painting the kitchen.
A budget option for decorating the walls of a cooking room is wallpapering. With a variety of colors and textures, they allow you to create different designs. In the kitchen, it is preferable to glue vinyl or non-woven wallpaper - they do not absorb grease, dirt, moisture, do not fade in the sun, wash well and allow the walls to "breathe".
The traditional way to decorate the walls of a cooking room is to use ceramic tiles. It has various designs, sizes, long service life.
The tile is quite laborious to install, but it allows you to create a durable coating that is not afraid of dirt, moisture, and shock.
A more interesting but expensive way to finish vertical surfaces in a cooking area is to use decorative plaster. "Marmurin", "Travertine", "Ottochento" and other mixtures have a different structure and allow you to form interesting textured surfaces. The photo shows how to make a work of art out of an ordinary small kitchen using decorative plaster.
Ceiling materials should be easy to maintain and have increased resistance to aggressive environments. It can be:
- expanded polystyrene plates are the most budgetary option. They are easy to install and moisture resistant. The disadvantage of such a coating is its insecurity and simple design;
- paint is an inexpensive and quick way to finish the ceiling. It is applied on a pre-leveled and primed surface, dries quickly, washes. This coverage will have to be updated periodically;
- drywall - the material allows you to quickly level surfaces, hide wiring and communications, is hygienic and fire resistant, provides additional sound insulation of the room. GKL also allows you to implement a different design of the ceiling - to form a multi-level suspended, or tension structure.
Please note that in a small kitchen it is better not to use massive structures, they take up part of the space. The photo below will demonstrate the various options for finishing the ceiling of the cooking room.
The finishing floor covering is laid on a flat, clean surface. The following can be used to decorate the flooring:
- linoleum is the most budget option. The coating is moisture resistant, has high wear resistance, is easy to fit and unpretentious to maintain;
- tiles are the most optimal flooring option for a kitchen floor (practical, durable, has a different design, allows you to lay a warm floor);
- laminate - a beautiful wood-like finish, easy to install. For the kitchen, it is better to choose moisture-resistant lamellas with increased wear resistance;
- cork is an environmentally friendly, pleasant and warm to the touch flooring that is not afraid of dirt, moisture, mold. But this coating does not tolerate mechanical cleaning and the use of aggressive household chemicals.
Parquet flooring in the kitchen is not worth laying, it is very demanding in terms of care and cannot stand constant mechanical and thermal effects, cleaning. Examples of well-matched kitchen flooring are shown in the photo.
The kitchen set should be compact, but roomy and functional, fit into the design of the room. It can be made to order, or you can purchase a ready-made version. Household appliances are selected taking into account the dimensions of the room. In a small kitchen, it is preferable to use compact, or built-in models that take up a minimum of space and perform several functions (for example, a stove with a microwave oven).
The optimal arrangement of furniture and appliances is L- or U-shaped. This allows you to maximize the use of the floor space, facilitate the cooking process and select the best invariants of a comfortable and functional environment for a small kitchen.
If you carefully plan all the work, think over the design, choose materials for finishing the premises, furniture and appliances, then the repair will be carried out as soon as possible and at minimal cost.
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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 encouraging, 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 out 5 heavy bags of tiles from the walls to 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.
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
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 is pleasant to the touch and washes perfectly.
Panorama of the kitchen after the last changes and improvements
One day there comes a time when you realize that something needs to be updated in the apartment, and a simple replacement of interior items no longer suits you. Start from the place that your household members visit most often, and do basic redecoration of the economy class kitchen yourself.
Before starting the alteration, determine for yourself the approximate amount that you are ready to spend, whether you will invite professionals and whether you will change absolutely all the external decoration or leave something.
If you are planning to carry out redecoration of an economy class kitchen, then everything is simple. The main thing is to remember the sequence (main stages) of its implementation:
- Ceiling - painting, whitewashing, wallpapering or other decorative elements;
- Walls - painting or wallpapering;
- Floor - installation of linoleum or other chosen covering.
Why should the order be like this? If you just want to whitewash or paint the ceiling, then it is obvious that pollution will not be avoided and spoil, for example, new wallpaper is very, very easy. Therefore, you need to move from top to bottom. And do not worry, for example, that the edge of the wallpaper at the junction of the walls and ceiling will be visible - this problem can be easily eliminated by inexpensive foam ceiling skirting boards.
Even redecorating the kitchen with your own hands can be done expensively, very efficiently and on a grand scale, if you properly prepare, study the relevant literature and purchase good tools and materials.
The variety of finishing materials for those who are not going to save on alterations is amazing. This includes all kinds of panels, expensive tiles, elite series of special washable wallpapers.
The main rule when finishing is accuracy. Align all surfaces so that the finishing materials lay flat on the walls, then the appearance of the finished cladding will be decent and professional.
Pay attention to the pride of any kitchen - an apron. The choice of textures is great. It can be:
- monolithic-canvas panel;
- a panel of tiles of various sizes, including mirrors;
- photo plastic or mosaic;
- glass.
Remember that if you want to make a ceiling, for example, stretch or from plastic panels, then it is mounted after finishing the walls. So the completed economy renovation will look neater and the risk of damage to the new ceiling covering, for example, by scissors, roller handle or just glue will be minimized.
Modern floor coverings are abrasion, dirt and impact resistant materials. The owners are offered a choice of liquid-resistant laminate, high-quality linoleum, cork, parquet and much more.
Do not forget that the main thing is that the whole view of the room after the completion of the work is harmonious, and then even the redecoration of the kitchen in the Khrushchev will look dignified, expensive and impeccable.
P.S. And for dessert I suggest watching a video clip: Redecorating the kitchen at 7 Surkov street in Yaroslavl
