Do-it-yourself narrow kitchen repair

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For a small room, many points should be thought out, so renovating a kitchen is not an easy task. To increase the kitchen space, you need to effectively use every centimeter of the room, and you can do this using the services of specialists or try to implement your ideas with your own hands.

An experienced designer is planning a new small kitchen and a work plan, creating a comfortable and harmonious interior. If you decide to do the repair yourself, use the following recommendations:

• Draw up a detailed plan of the kitchen in advance with a sketch of the kitchen set, the location of sockets and household appliances;
• Do not use bulky finishing materials that can hide some space; for example, drywall material;
• It is advisable to abandon the multi-level ceiling, if its height is so small, this will make the kitchen even smaller;
• A beautiful interior can be created due to good lighting of a small room; it is advisable to mount light bulbs not only on the ceiling, but also above the stove, sink or dining table;
• It is possible to increase the space of a small-sized kitchen due to the doorway, which is made in the form of an arch without a door; you can also move the dining area and refrigerator to another room;
• In small rooms, you should competently use the window sill by making a tabletop, a dining table from it, or placing a sink under it.

Next, let's talk in more detail about possible ideas for repairing a small kitchen.

In the post-Soviet space, an elongated kitchen, as a rule, is found in houses of “Stalinist construction”. And not only is it incredibly narrow, but also the ceilings are absurdly high.

But, with good taste and desire, even such a strange room can be turned into a very cozy and harmonious. The main thing is not to rush and plan the interior design of a narrow kitchen - in advance.

The first thing you should pay attention to are things that cannot be moved or moved in any way. This is a window, a heating battery, a gas water heater.

So dance from them, choosing a headset for this location, and not vice versa. In a confined space, it is difficult to find a better place for the battery than under the window. And by default, there is always a radiator.

Therefore, our advice to you is not to reinvent the wheel and try to move communications.This is not 10 sq. m., where maneuver is possible without loss of convenience. 2 by 4 meters - obliges, so be prudent. If you move the battery to the wall, then the kitchen will become even cramped, and you will only gain a small piece of space under the window.

Why do you need it? To put a sink there? Or just extend the countertop? It will be inconvenient and not very appropriate. A small table will be perfect under the window, and the work surface can be positioned in length.

The only thing that can be replanned in a narrow kitchenette is the doors. It is better to simply remove them, then the space will not seem so cramped and resemble a trailer.

By and large, it doesn't really matter which style you choose. The main thing here is the correct arrangement of elements and the arrangement of furniture. But I would like to note that design in a modern style (minimalism, for example) will not be as appropriate here as something more rustic, for example, in the Provence or Scandinavian style.

Why is that? But because in the case of ordering furniture of a strict type, you will have fewer opportunities to successfully beat some empty corners. And in the rustic version, everything is possible: instead of a bulky cabinet, you can hang some kind of shelf that will fulfill a functional role.

As for the classics, in this case, you just have to be moderate in details. Naturally, you won't hang chic curtains, but you can arrange the rest in the old style. Moreover, if the window is large and the ceilings are high - all this will be very appropriate.

The only thing that we categorically do not recommend is "modern" and "avant-garde". Still, there is not enough space, and tall objects, catchy details will not be "in place" in this case.

Also, be careful with styles like fusion or shabby chic. Do not overload the room with decorations, otherwise, the kitchen will look like a cluttered trailer.

For a narrow, long kitchen, there is nothing more suitable than white. Moreover, it will be appropriate both in the color of the walls and in the color of the headset. Do not be afraid that the room may look boring.

All kinds of decors simply “burn” on the white walls and they will attract attention. And also fittings, appliances, dishes, textiles. All this will in no way give the kitchen a pale look.

But - this is our opinion, and you can think differently. Of course, if dark and bright colors dominate in the rest of the rooms, then making a white kitchen is wrong, it will stand out from the general style. And so - it is impossible. The general appearance of the apartment suffers from this and the renovation looks handicraft.

But, in any case, whatever tone you choose, remember the main rule for combining colors in the interior: 60% should be given to the main color, 30% to the second tint, and only 10% to the contrast color.

In practice, it looks like this: the main tone is furniture (if there is a lot of it), the second is the walls (for example, wallpaper), and the third is paintings, textiles, decor. Moreover, the brightest color should be in these 10%. No more need, otherwise overload comes out. And in a small narrow kitchen, any excess will be noticeable.

A few more words about the texture of the ceiling. Do not make stretch ceilings with a reflective effect. They will visually “stretch” the walls up and the kitchen will look even longer and narrower.

Since there is not much space in a rectangular narrow kitchen, you should definitely consider how to use a high ceiling. For example, to store some little-used items, it is better to use a mezzanine.

Now this kind of shelf is going out of fashion, but in vain! It's comfortable. The main thing is to make the box under the ceiling comfortable and beautiful, and not the same as in the apartments of typical buildings from the times of the USSR.

There are many ideas for this. If you look carefully, then you can make a mezzanine not only for storing kitchen utensils, but also with a decorative bias. The drawer can be combined with open shelves on which bottles, coffee grinders and other nonsense that delight the eye and soul are placed.

Also, don't forget about pencil cases. In very narrow kitchens, this is what you need.It will fit so much of all sorts of things that you will instantly have no problem organizing many of the lower drawers. And from them - it would be worth getting rid of, on one side. But, more on that below, in the corresponding block.

The darker the color, the narrower and smaller the room appears. Therefore, we recommend light colors. If you obeyed us and made the main color of the kitchen white, then the floor here will suit a natural, woody shade.

The texture of the floor, ideally, should be non-shiny, without the effect of reflection. Otherwise, the floor, like the ceiling, will "pull" the room up. And we do not need this at all. Our task is different - to divert attention from the "trailer" and focus it on other details.

By the way, if you lay the floor in the form of long stripes, then place them not along, but across. This little trick will greatly expand your floor space. Visually, of course.

The more light, the more the room appears. Everyone knows this, I guess. But, if the room is 9 sq. M. or in a private house, you can slightly neglect this rule, then in a very small kitchen - nothing at all.

Here you need to make good overhead lighting, arrange ceiling lamps in two rows or sconces along one of the walls. For example, above the dining area, this would be best.

But this is the most important thing. Do not pursue beauty, think about comfort. Ideally, the most necessary kitchen items (stove, sink, refrigerator) should be located nearby so that it is convenient to approach them. This is called the working triangle.

That is, for example, the stove and refrigerator are on the same side, and the sink is between them, but on the opposite. Or, a stove with a sink, and opposite - a refrigerator.

Of course, this is not so easy to achieve in practice. But you still try. Do not put the refrigerator outside the kitchen just because the layout and design of the kitchen furniture “does not let it in”. It is better, we repeat, to order a headset, already based on how the main elements are located.

As for the other technique - see for yourself. What do you have? If you are a dishwasher and a washing machine, then remember that all this eats up a work surface that could be used for cooking. And, if the dishwasher cannot be removed in any way, then it would be worthwhile to organize a place for the washing machine in the bathroom. Moreover, now there is a modern idea for tiny bathtubs - a special washbasin that is installed above the typewriter.

Well, here we come to the most important thing. As you can see, before ordering furniture, you had to do a lot of things and the kitchen, practically, took on its shape. Now just measure the space that remains and draw the initial plan on paper: wall cabinets that should be located along, lower drawers, niches.

It's easy to sketch with your own hands. And the master will come and make more accurate measurements. The main thing is to draw yourself, and do not rely on the taste of furniture makers. They just want to stuff more cabinets, because it's more profitable. But in the end, the appearance of such kitchens comes out pretty standard and in your case, everything will be sad.

There is no need for a lot of wardrobes on the walls. It is quite possible to get by with open shelves. It is fashionable and visually expanding the room. Likewise - the lower cabinets. Often there are enough of them on one side, but furniture firms compulsively offer two rows. As a result, there are a bunch of cabinets - and there is nowhere to fit a table and chairs.

Remember that any excessive variegation is the enemy of a narrow kitchen. In general, if you have it very, very tiny, then instead of a picture or a tile in this place, it is best to put a mirror. Naturally, not simple, but special, fireproof.

Such a technique will expand the space many times over - a fact.

The mirror looks especially good if the work surface is visible from another room, for example, a corridor. The only trouble here is that you will have to carefully monitor it and wipe it in a timely manner. But for the sake of such an advantage - these torments are fully justified.

And now it's up to textiles, paintings, pillows and other beauties.

Here we are no longer advisers, just a reminder: do not overdo it.

Look at the photo below, how the decorative elements are located in the interior of such premises, maybe you will like some idea.

Above, we described the general concept of the layout, without taking into account individual elements. Now let's clarify some details and consider how best to organize the space in this or that popular occasion.

If your kitchen goes into the living room, then instead of the door, it is better to put a bar counter (perpendicular to the long wall).

But here keep in mind that the tabletop should not stand tightly, but rise so that it is convenient for you to walk. There is no point in making a very short stand. It will be just decoration, without any functionality.

There are kitchens, not just narrow, but microscopic, but they have a plus - an exit to the living room. Then you need to remove the door and connect the rooms. The dining area will be in the living room, and you will cook, respectively, in the kitchen.

Here, look at the photo of how the kitchen-dining rooms look in the interior:

This is possible in one case: either the kitchen is wider than 2 meters, although it would be 2.5 by 5 m, or your sofa is very tiny. A sofa in a 10-meter kitchen is not very appropriate, not that in a mini-version.

But, if you really want it so badly, you will have to move the battery and put it by the window. There is also a table with chairs. Otherwise, you simply won't pass between it and the furniture if you place it along a long wall.

Usually, the window is always at the end and is, this is a typical option. We have already written above that this is the best place for the location of the dining area and it is difficult to come up with something more original there. And is it really necessary? There is near the window - it is light and cozy, and this is the main thing.

Look at the photo, this is how such an interior of such a kitchen looks like:

There are also other options for playing with the window space against a wall 1.8 meters wide:

It may be interesting to see a selection of successful kitchen interiors with a window in different styles.

Now this is just a disaster. The narrow kitchen is already cramped in itself, but with a balcony it is completely dark. The best design solution in this case is to demolish the partition between the balcony and the kitchen, and put a dining table in its place. It will be light, but visually even longer.

By the way, more options for such a layout can be found in this article.

We hope you enjoyed our design ideas. The photos are fresh, 2018, therefore, you can be sure that it is fashionable and relevant.

If you have some free time and some money, and life has become too monotonous, you can make a kitchen renovation with your own hands. This will not only save money, but also acquire useful skills and even improve health, because physical activity has not harmed anyone yet.

The chances of getting a result in which you are not afraid to invite people to your kitchen after your own repair will increase significantly if you use the advice of a specialist.

When deciding how to make repairs in the kitchen, it is necessary first of all to consider the finishing materials, taking into account the costs of their acquisition and the possibility of self-assembly.

So that the kitchen does not stand out much from the rest of the rooms, it is advisable to do everything in the same style.

When determining where to start renovating a kitchen, first of all, they choose a style. There are more than a dozen of them for kitchen decoration, the most famous: classic, high-tech, modern, minimalism, baroque - the implementation of many requires a lot of money.

In the classics, expensive natural materials are used - a wooden kitchen set, parquet on the floor. High-tech and modern require the presence of expensive plastic and glass materials and are more suitable for modern young people, baroque with carved furniture looks better in living rooms and bedrooms.

For established people, one of the options that are simple and affordable is to decorate the kitchen in the Provence style on their own, which allows you to create a beautiful, cozy interior, characterized by comfort and grace.

Recently, Provence has been quite popular, it assumes the presence of light pastel colors in the decoration of the room and the furniture itself (finishing under natural light wood), the presence of plants and decorative elements. Provence excludes the presence of bulky interior items (heavy curtains, massive chandeliers), the kitchen should be light and a little romantic.

Provence will add coziness and warmth to your kitchen, as it looks organic

Making repairs in the kitchen with your own hands with a small budget in the Provence style is not difficult, it does not require a lot of construction experience and special expensive tools.

Most often in the kitchen, plasterboard ceilings are used, stretch, painted or pasted over with wallpaper. You can also use a ceiling finish made of expanded polystyrene or foam ceiling tiles or PVC panels - do-it-yourself repairs are easy, although in the latter case, you will need to arrange a wooden or metal frame to fix the PVC panels.

It is not difficult to paint the ceiling, it is enough to have a roller with a long handle

Usually, the ceilings in the kitchen are painted with waterproof paints - acrylic latex, water-based. If the ceiling is flat enough and has been painted with waterproof paint, it will not be difficult to repaint it with a roller.

This must be done at least twice, the first time the staining occurs perpendicular to the direction of light from the window, the second time - along.

In some cases, it may be necessary to level the ceiling - for this it is necessary to rinse it very well and clean it up to the floor slab, prime it and apply a putty, and after it dries, wipe it with sandpaper.

Wallpaper on the ceiling looks unusual, but it is advisable to buy a waterproof version

Gluing thick waterproof wallpapers to the ceiling will eliminate the need to level it and give it a more interesting aesthetic appearance than in the case of staining.

The choice of wallpaper for the ceiling is a budget option, besides, pasting the ceiling is a fairly simple job that even housewives can handle. It is advisable to prime the ceiling before wallpapering, the stripes should be glued in the direction of the light.

Do-it-yourself Provence-style decoration requires a light wooden floor. Naturally, in a damp kitchen, natural wood is expensive and impractical and can be replaced with common flooring materials such as ceramic tiles, laminate or linoleum - all of which come in natural light wood finishes.

Ceramic tiles are durable materials with water-resistant properties, but require careful handling of heavy objects

Not the most suitable option for decorating the kitchen with your own hands; for laying tiles on the kitchen floor, you will need a special tool (tile cutter, grinder) and the skills of a qualified tiler.

In almost all kitchens, because the tile floor is rather cold, it is laid on an electric heating mat in the form of a wire about 5 mm thick. on the grid. This further complicates the task of laying tiles and requires the connection of the heater control unit with a knockout to install it, a hole in the wall and a strobe for the electric wire.

Considering that finishing a Provence style kitchen on your own will require the involvement of specialists for laying tiles, and the work will be quite expensive, this option can be abandoned.

It is advisable to choose a waterproof laminate, since the kitchen is quite humid and there is a high likelihood of frequent splashing of water on the floor.

Ordinary laminate is not a very suitable material for the kitchen due to its low water resistance, therefore, more expensive moisture resistant types with special surface treatment and locking joints should be used. It is quite easy to repair the kitchen with your own hands, laying the laminate on a substrate, subject to a simple work technology.

Moisture-resistant types of laminate can withstand exposure to water for about 6 hours without consequences, while waterproof ones are not afraid of its effects. Waterproof laminate is also made in the form of panels of various thicknesses or glued to the floor, its only drawback is the very high price.

If linoleum breaks in one place, you will have to replace it throughout the room.

A budget option for laying on the kitchen floor, modern types have the widest range of colors and patterns, commercial brands are highly durable and durable.

The disadvantages of linoleum when laying in the kitchen include its small thickness, which leads to different levels of the floor if laminate is laid in the corridor. That is why many people prefer to lay out the floor in the kitchen from impractical ceramic tiles.

This problem has a simple solution - the floor in the kitchen is filled with a leveling self-leveling mixture to the required thickness (3 - 10 mm) - this allows not only to raise the level, but also to level the floor.

You can do the filling work yourself if you have a special gear roller and a mixer for mixing the solution (self-leveling is sold in bags as a dry mixture).

Before laying linoleum, it is necessary to make a perfectly flat floor so that there are no differences in height.

A construction mixer can be replaced with a household drill by purchasing an inexpensive whisk for mixing the solution, a roller - with a metal comb with teeth (this option is very risky to use, liquid self-leveling may not spread well on the floor and it will be damaged).

You can repair the floor by laying linoleum on KS or PVA building glue yourself, this is not too difficult construction work.

Kitchen walls should also be practical and easy to clean.

Renovation of a Provence style kitchen implies light colors; for wall decoration, MDF or PVC panels, ceramic tiles, painting, wallpapering are most often used, and the types of finishes are often combined.

Nowadays, rarely anyone decorates the entire kitchen with ceramic tiles, even to the middle of the walls, it is too expensive and out of fashion, the working area is mainly laid out with tiles.

There are 2 types of MDF, fiberboard or PVC panels: from a solid sheet (average size 1.2 m by 3 m) or type-setting, which are mounted on a wooden or metal frame.

In the latter case, the use of type-setting panels is impractical, since this significantly reduces the free space of the kitchen by the thickness of the frame and panel. In kitchens, it is better to use MDF panels covered with moisture-resistant PVC film or one of the types of fiberboard - laminated hardboard. The sheet panels are about 3 mm thick and are attached to the walls with glue.

Choose only waterproof paint that will not lose its appearance after washing

For painting the walls, preparation is necessary by leveling with puttying and rubbing, otherwise the light falling from the windows will highlight all the irregularities. The work is quite difficult for a layman and will require additional financial costs, and a monochromatic painting of the walls looks rather boring and is unlikely to become an interior decoration.

It is common knowledge that waterproof acrylic paints can be washed, but this statement is not entirely true. In the area of ​​the working area, drops of food with fat often fall on the wall, which are absorbed into the porous surface of the paint and is practically not washed off.

3D wallpaper has an unusual texture that will help to hide irregularities

The most budgetary option is wallpapering the walls; the most practical way is to do it with paintable or vinyl glass wallpaper.The latter, due to their thickness, will hide irregularities on the walls, and all types of dirt, including grease, are perfectly removed from their smooth water-repellent surface.

For finishing the working area of ​​the kitchen, you can use the same moisture-resistant materials as for finishing the walls. It is not difficult to install PVC panels or laminated MDF and fiberboard on the wall by gluing.

When decorating a work area, it is very important to apply the coating to a flat wall. In this case, the top of the countertop will fit snugly against the wall, and the thin panels will adhere well in all places.

The currently popular tempered glass panels with a bright pattern are not quite suitable for the Provence style, the use of frosted glass will fit more.

This is a rather expensive option, and although the glass can be installed independently, it makes no sense to save on this if the cost of the material itself is much more than the installation work that takes little time (1 - 2 hours).

Glass panels look sophisticated and suitable for expensive kitchen options

Laying tiles on flat walls is easy to do with your own hands if you have the simplest tool (hydraulic level, glass cutter), the only difficulty arises when cutting out holes for sockets - you need a grinder.

Conventional wall tiles, unlike floor tiles, have a rather soft base. Therefore, it is easy to cut it in a straight line using a conventional glass cutter, drawing a line on the glaze and breaking along the notch line at a hard corner.

In order to avoid misunderstandings, it is advisable to make repairs in the kitchen according to a design project - this will allow you to select and purchase materials suitable for the interior in advance, avoiding their shortage. The sequence of repairs in the kitchen is as follows:

• Freeing the room from the kitchen set and all accessories (removing the chandelier, baguette).
• Dismantling of old ceiling, wall and floor coverings.
• Garbage removal.
• Plaster or putty, followed by cleaning the ceiling and walls.
• Work on leveling the floor in the kitchen (screed, self-leveling).
• Shtroblenie walls and floors in the apartment, followed by the wiring and installation of boxes for sockets and switches, the output of lighting wires. Sometimes you may need grooves for plumbing pipes, followed by the output of plumbing fittings pipes to the walls.
• Ceiling decoration.

Non-experts recommend doing kitchen repairs with your own hands from top to bottom: ceiling, walls, floor, which in practice is not entirely true. For example, painted walls and ceilings at the beginning of renovation work when installing screeds, self-leveling in the kitchen, laying tiles on the floor can be heavily soiled, so it is correct to do the most dirty work first (plastering walls, screed, laying tiles on the floor and walls).

• Wall decoration.
• Laying the floor covering.

If the flooring is linoleum or laminate, the installation of which is free of dirt and dust, and the material itself is poorly wiped off the paint, paint work should be carried out first. In the case of wallpapering, it is more practical to put the floor at the beginning, and then proceed to decorate the ceiling and walls.

It is not very difficult to make repairs in the kitchen with your own hands using the cheapest materials (wallpaper, linoleum) in the Provence style if the work is carried out in stages. The working area can be independently decorated with laminated MDF, PVC, fiberboard or tiles, in many cases it is supplied with a custom-made kitchen set.

Sooner or later, but the moment comes when the owners of the apartment begin to think closely about major repairs, alterations, modernization of their kitchen. Someone just got tired of old dilapidated walls, ceiling, worn out furniture. Someone is not satisfied with too little, in his opinion, the functionality of the room. Someone wants to optimize tight spaces to the maximum. In any case, the renovation of a good kitchen results in a fairly large-scale and expensive event.

DIY kitchen repair

In addition to the fact that you will have to purchase a lot of good quality building materials, select new furniture and kitchen appliances, carry out or update communications, a very significant part of the costs should be planned for the remuneration of specialists. Is it possible to save money on this by making a kitchen renovation with your own hands?

To make such a bold decision, you need to be very clear about the amount of work that you have to face. The purpose of this article is to give the reader an idea about the specifics of repairs in the kitchen, about the nuances of arranging this room, so that you can really assess your strengths and capabilities before starting work.

The kitchen almost always has a special "status" in comparison with other areas of the apartment, and special requirements are imposed on its equipment and decoration.

• Housewives spend a very significant part of their lives in the kitchen. This means that it is necessary to create the most comfortable conditions for this. It should be warm, good lighting required, and drafts should be prevented.
• Food preparation should be carried out as clean as possible. This means that it is necessary to make the premises meet the accepted sanitary standards. The kitchen is cleaned almost after every use and should therefore not be overly difficult.

Cleaning your kitchen regularly shouldn't be a problem.

• All the necessary communications should be laid in the kitchen - plumbing, with cold and hot water, sewerage, gas main (if the house is gasified), electrical wiring of the required power.
• The products used for cooking often leave oily, greasy traces, and can be quite chemically aggressive. At the same time, the danger lies not only in the direct hit of such substances on the surface of the floor and walls adjacent to the working areas - one cannot but take into account the abundant fumes that are inevitable during thermal cooking. This means that even the ceiling is not completely insured from such an impact. Materials for finishing all surfaces of the room and kitchen furniture must be selected so that they are not afraid of such influences and can be easily washed.

All surfaces in the kitchen should be easily washed from grease.

• At the same time, the kitchen is a room with high humidity - this must also be taken into account when choosing finishing materials. Whatever one may say, no one in the kitchen can be insured against liquid spills on the floor - hence the increased requirements for waterproofing.
• In order to minimize the negative effects of vapors and maintain a comfortable atmosphere in the kitchen, it is necessary to do without an exhaust ventilation system and / or autonomous air purification.

An essential element of the kitchen is effective ventilation.

• The modern kitchen is full of technology, without which many housewives can no longer imagine their life. A thoughtful placement of devices and their correct connection is required, taking into account the safety rules of operation.
• The very room of the kitchen and the placement of all the necessary elements in it should be thought out to the smallest detail - the owners should be as convenient as possible to use it for its intended purpose.
• Another important point is that in the vast majority of families, the kitchen is by no means just a cooking room. Usually this is a kind of "family club" where a lot of topical internal issues are resolved and where "get-togethers" are held with the closest relatives and friends. And this means that, if possible, a cozy corner should be provided where you can comfortably sit. Yes, and the entire decoration of the kitchen should be such that it is pleasing to the eye, and so that it would not be ashamed to receive guests there.

In the end, the kitchen should be just beautiful and cozy.

And all this, as mentioned above, needs to be organized, most often, in conditions of a very limited area of ​​the premises, where you will not particularly "run away".So the task is very difficult.

Actually, the kitchen renovation itself can be divided into many stages, each of which is important in its own way, but more often it is mandatory, with one or another variation. It is enough just to list these stages to make it clear how ambitious the overall task is. So, "on the way to the finish line" is the following:

• Freeing the premises - usually it is required to be carried out in full, otherwise it is difficult to carry out measurements and planning.
• Checking the condition of walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors, communications, etc.
• Carrying out careful measurements.
• Planning the placement of large-sized stationary kitchen and household appliances.
• Preliminary selection of kitchen furniture - both in size and functionality. Drawing up a project for its placement.
• Thorough cleaning of all surfaces of the room.
• Repair (renewal) of the base floor surface.
• A similar operation - revision of the condition and basic repair of the ceiling.
• Repair of communications or laying new ones, corresponding to the drawn up project.
• Checking the status of ventilation, possibly making changes to its design.
• Replacement or thorough restoration of windows and doors.
• Finishing work, from top to bottom: ceiling, walls and finishing flooring with the installation of skirting boards.
• Installation and suspension of stationary equipment, furniture, lighting fixtures.
• Connecting and checking the performance of all systems.

Now it makes sense to consider these stages in more detail. However, not everything will receive the same great attention: some of them are simple and intuitive, do not require special explanations, others are related to technological processes, which are described in great detail and intelligibly in special publications of our portal (the corresponding links will be offered to the reader). But certain specific points require a really close look.

It is impossible to plan the repair correctly without conducting a thorough audit of the condition of the room - walls, floor, ceiling, communications. And it will be possible to carry out such a deep check only after the kitchen is completely freed from furniture and equipment, since in most cases it will be necessary to remove the old floor covering. Ideally, renovations are best done when the family is temporarily living elsewhere. If this is not possible, you will have to somehow get out of the situation - temporarily leave the old stove in place, there is water in the bathroom, and even a small work table can be moved wherever you need it.

After the kitchen is emptied, a completely unattractive picture often opens.

After that, you can quickly assess the state of the room - is there any point in leaving something in its original state, or is it still required a more radical approach. It is necessary to tap all walls to identify weak, unstable spots. It has already been mentioned about flooring - in 99 cases out of 100, dismantling will be required. The condition of windows and doors is assessed - is it worth repairing and restoring them or is it easier to install new ones. The same applies to the heating radiator - perhaps the old battery will not fit into the conceived concept of the kitchen interior.

Most often, the flooring needs to be replaced.

It is necessary to assess the condition of water mains and sewerage systems - whether they need replacement, transfer to another place, complete alteration in connection with the planned installation, for example, a column or a boiler.

The location of the outlets and their condition should be assessed. True, if repairs are carried out with the installation of new kitchen equipment, then, most likely, the wiring of the power supply will have to be redone for a corresponding increasing load.

After the room has been vacated, it will not be difficult to carry out thorough measurements of all the parameters of the kitchen - to the smallest detail. This is a prerequisite for further planning.

It is necessary to draw at least an approximate plan of the kitchen on a sheet of paper so that you can transfer the results to it directly during the measurements. Subsequently, the plan can (and even should) be "cultivated".

What parameters are subject to mandatory measurements:

• The length and width of the room. The distance between the opposite walls is measured, preferably not only along the wall perpendicular to them, but at several points. Do not be too lazy to measure the diagonals to compare them - this will help you to find out exactly whether the correct rectangle lies at the base. If the room has a complicated shape - with a niche or part of a corridor, this is also transferred to the plan with all dimensions
• Height from floor to stream.
• The location of windows and doors - their distance from the walls, length and width, the direction of opening the sashes, for a window - the height of the window sill.
• The location of the heater (battery) with reference to the wall on which it is located, the passage of the heating riser and the pipes to which the radiator is connected.
• The specific position of the gas riser, the meter (if any) and the mounted branch pipe with a tap for connecting a gas stove.
• The location of the input of water pipes and sewerage. If a transfer is planned, then on the diagram it will be possible to mark their desired position.
• The size and position of the vent.
• The exact location of power outlets, general lighting switch in the kitchen.
• If there are other stationary elements in the kitchen (for example, mezzanines on the door, etc.), then they are also applied to the diagram.

For convenience, the reader is offered an approximate graphical diagram of the required measurements:

Measurement scheme. Decoding - in the table below