8 solutions in the design of the kitchen that will increase its cost Design 11.03.2022 Kitchen planning is a pleasant but responsible process. In the article we warn you about solutions that can greatly affect the price of the headset islands, wine cabinets, non-standard materials, special countertops and others. 1 Island or peninsula The presence of an island always leads to an increase in the cost of the kitchen project. How many percent depends on the materials of cabinets and countertops. If expensive natural materials are used there, then it is predictable that they need to be duplicated on the island, this will lead to a significant increase in cost. And this applies to both ready-made kitchens and custom-made headsets. Peninsular installations, which usually act as a bar counter or dining table, will also make a significant contribution to the price. 2 Non-standard countertop The table top is one of the most important elements of the entire headset, convenience and aesthetics depend on it. The use of good materials, not plastic, will already affect the price, and atypical solutions will increase it additionally. For example, if you want to make a single structure with a window sill or make an L- or U-shaped countertop without joints. The standard width of the working surface is 60 cm. Wider (you cook a lot, you need maximum space) or narrower options (small room area) will also affect the price. 3 Column cabinets with built-in appliances Column cabinets in the kitchen with storage areas and built-in appliances are a convenient solution that looks spectacular in the interior. But you will have to pay for it. It’s not just a large amount of materials and, as a rule, an individual project built-in microwave ovens, ovens, refrigerators are always more expensive than stand-alone ones. 4 Built-in wine cabinets The passion for good wine in itself is not a cheap hobby, which may require additional expenses at the stage of kitchen renovation. Built-in cabinets for bottles (in a column, an island or the main section of the headset) are convenient and maintain the temperature necessary for alcohol, but they cost a lot. If you want to save money, choose more affordable racks or at least free-standing refrigerator cabinets, which are not so beautiful, but can be placed in an inconspicuous place. 5 Hidden Kitchens Such unusual solutions are chosen infrequently. One of the reasons is the price. The cost is determined by the complexity of the mechanism, expensive high-quality accessories for its smooth operation and the front part of the “wall”, which echoes the facades of cabinets. It is better to think several times about the need for this. An expensive solution is justified when the kitchen is part of the living room, and the total area of the room is not large at all. 6 Facade decoration Let’s move on to the decorative aspect. If you make a custom kitchen, then adding any “decorations” to the selected facades will increase the price. These are, for example, engravings, patinas, inserts made of other materials, milled facades. Corrugated surfaces and metal finishing will also cost more: both are now in trend. 7 Decorative panels This is not the most expensive pleasure from the whole list, but nevertheless it affects the total cost. For someone, the external sides of the cabinets do not bother, for example, they are visible only from some angles or are covered with other furniture. However, in some cases, the sidewalls need to be closed in principle, for this purpose special panels are made to match the facades. They help to give the kitchen a more complete, thoughtful look. 8 Non-standard materials for an apron or countertop With the help of an apron and a countertop, even the most basic kitchen can be made original and individual. Not only the usual materials (ceramic tiles, porcelain stoneware, glass, wood) help in this, many turn to less standard techniques. And, of course, more expensive. Onyx countertop, stained glass mosaic apron, metal panels and other solutions bring special style and charm to the design of the headset, but they cost a lot. If you are thinking about one or several techniques from this list at once, we advise you not to rush. This does not mean at all that you should deny yourself a long-standing design dream or make the kitchen as budget-friendly as possible. Just answer yourself a number of questions. What decisions would you not refuse no matter what? And what do you consider a senseless waste of money? Share in the comments! Original content from the site