Calculate the cost of renovating your kitchen

The kitchen is one of the most used rooms in our house, and therefore probably the most worn. Therefore, thinking about renovating the kitchen is something that we must consider. However, it is not something very easy since we must take into account different aspects, as well as the time that the work will require, which can be at least one or two weeks.

Next, we will tell you what you should take into account in this project and how to calculate how much it will cost you.

FIRST, BECAUSE IT IS IMPORTANT TO RENOVATE YOUR KITCHEN

The main reason is to have a better quality of life in that we must consider that it is the place where your food is prepared. Now cooking at home can go from being something uncomfortable or a nuisance to something that really provokes and you want to do, because a kitchen decorated in your style is the place where you want to be.

The ceiling and walls are easily stained when cooking, the surfaces will deteriorate easily even if you use the extractor, so your appliances also tend to last less.

The renovation of your kitchen does not demand a great expense considering what you can spend later if you do not do it. Now the renovation of your kitchen depends on what you consider changing and your budget; but this should not be taken as an expense, but as an investment in your health and at the same time you increase the value of your property.

HOW MUCH DOES THIS RENEWAL COST?

The renovation of your kitchen could generate an investment of approximately 2% of the total value of your home! It is nothing considering the increase in the value of your home! The price will depend on different factors that we will see below. The piece of furniture and its shelf, if you use it in marble, quartz, granite or Formica, which are the elements that are made to measure, followed by changing the floor, moving the laundry room or the kitchen could also increase your investment; Thus, renovating your kitchen can cost from 1,000 to 1,700 dollars if it is 8 or 9 square meters (usual size). Where approximately 50% of the budget is distributed in furniture and its shelf in marble, quartz, granite or melamine (from highest to lowest in terms of costs), 40% of the budget in masonry, coatings and lighting and 10 % goes to miscellaneous expenses that are never lacking.

HOW TO CALCULATE THE PRICE OF THE REFORM?

You have to take into account a series of factors, but the two main ones are always going to be: the quality of the materials you want to use and the amount of changes you want to make.

1. The length and width of your kitchen greatly affect the reform. It is not the same to change the floor of a kitchen of 6 square meters than one of 12 meters.
2. The furniture you choose to place in your kitchen can have a very varied price. Depending on the design and the brand they are, they may be more expensive or cheaper. Choose large furniture, to store all the kitchen utensils, they must be resistant since they will be furniture of high use and prone to humidity.
3. Change the pipes and their taps should not generate a very high expense. It will depend on the models and design you choose, the installation is simple and fast, in fact, you could do it yourself. Although, it is always better to have it done by a professional, since the water, drainage and gas installations should also be checked if you use it.
4. Always consider before starting the extractor hood, the oven and the kitchen that can be gas or electric, whether it is a vitro-ceramic or induction; Induction cookers generate heat only where it is needed, it acquires the size of the base of pots and pans immediately and thus consumes less energy; They are the latest in kitchen technology and that is why they are the most expensive. Gas stoves are the most required by professionals in the kitchen and vitro-ceramic stoves are very decorative. Their prices can be found in combos from 750 soles.
5. Porcelain flooring is currently the most widely used and has great resistance. They can imitate wood, slate, ivory or granite.
   The tile is also considered widely used because it is the most economical. And of great resistance (it is made of a material similar to Porcelain) and it is of different colors and reliefs.
   Laminate flooring is also very economical, although less resistant than tile or porcelain, but it looks very elegant in an open kitchen or integrated with the dining room. Its installation is very fast and clean.
   The costs are from 20 soles per square meter.
6. Painting the walls can be very cheap, considering that a large part of the kitchen has areas that are not painted, no more than 250 soles including material.

SOME TIPS BEFORE STARTING

The modifications of finishes such as painting the walls or changing the floor, do not need communication by works; but if you decide to change the distribution in the kitchen, therefore, in the house this requires minor work permits and we recommend always consulting an architect or designer to find out if it is possible to make such a change.

If you make a structural change. For example, if you want to join the kitchen with the dining room to make an American kitchen. The structural elements are the pillars, the beams, the walls or the floor and you need a building license. Now if we are already changing the structure of the kitchen, take into account the windows and doors so as not to reduce the brightness of the room.

Respect the spaces. Do not forget that you will need to work and move comfortably in the kitchen. Try not to place too much furniture in order to have more space.

The light shots. In the kitchen, many plugs are usually needed, due to the appliances. When designing the kitchen renovation you want to do, keep these details in mind.

Choose a floor that is resistant and easy to clean.

Good furniture. If you are going to change the kitchen furniture, look for ones that are resistant to bumps and scratches.

Search kitchen photos to get you ideas.

SHALL WE START TO RENEW YOUR KITCHEN?!

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