To renovate a kitchen, there are countless possibilities. We show you 14 great ideas and tips with which your kitchen will soon appear in a new light.A new kitchen is expensive. Although the price varies depending on the equipment and material, you usually do not pay the cost of a kitchen from the cash register. If the basic substance is still in order, the heart of the house can be renovated with less cost and less effort. 14 ideas for a kitchen in new splendour.Renovating the kitchen – 14 big and small ideas1. Hanging the ceilingIf you think about renovating, you rarely think about the ceiling. But if the ceiling is too high or if the previous tenant has immortalized an unsightly fresco, something should happen. Stretch ceilings can be a good alternative in such cases. This allows a ceiling to be suspended without having to touch the actual ceiling.
© schankz / ShutterstockThe stretch ceilings are made of PVC (film stretch ceilings) or polyester fibres (fabric stretch ceilings). If you are looking for something special, you may find it in the film stretch ceilings, because a gloss effect can be achieved with these.Reading tip: Here you can learn more about creative ceiling design.2. Replacing kitchen frontsWhen you enter a kitchen, you mainly notice the fronts, as the kitchenette often dominates the room. Once these have their best times behind them, new fronts are due. If you live in a rented apartment (and the kitchen is rented out according to the rental agreement), you can contact your landlord, who may pay for the renovation. You can also replace the fronts yourself, if they are for example. just didn’t like it. In the event that you can restore the kitchen to its original state, you should move out of the apartment.Foiling frontsIf you don’t want to spend so much money on new fronts, adhesive film is a good option. Here you can choose from a wide variety of designs. When choosing, consider not only the appearance, but also the thickness, the heat resistance and the care properties (e.g. water-repellent).Painting frontsCutting slides is not so yours? Then consider paint for refreshing the fronts. Here it is important to pay attention to the nature of the material, not every paint is suitable for all surfaces.3. Renew CountertopA worktop goes through a lot over the years! If it is replaced, it has a massive influence on the appearance of the room. Wood exudes a warm flair, you can rely on a solid wood panel or on the common MDF or multiplex boards in wood look. Solid wood is more durable, but also more maintenance-intensive, while the other panels are easier to maintain and usually cheaper.A granite slab is also robust, heat-resistant and insensitive to moisture – and a real eye-catcher. It is not for nothing that the natural stone is high-priced, but anyone who invests in such a plate has long had something of it. 4. Spice up tile mirrorsNot only the replacement of the countertop can make a big difference. A new or modified tile mirror conjures up a new feeling of living in a flash. Two different methods are suitable for this:Painting tilesIf the tiles are no longer attractive, you give them a fresh kitchen coat of paint with tile varnish. Note: The tiles and joints must be completely clean and dust-free! If a tile has a quirk, it will be corrected beforehand. And before you start painting, you should mask all areas that are not painted.Glue tilesIf you do not want to process the entire tile mirror, but only set accents, you are exactly right with tile stickers. Available in different designs, they are usually easy to install. Choose between different patterns or motifs that span multiple tiles.Alternative to the tile mirrorIf there is no mirror or you do not want it in the form, you have different options. A kitchen back wall is also possible made of metal, glass, acrylic glass, wood or natural stone. Which material visually fits best into your kitchen depends on the rest of the design.Tip: With a suitable voucher from OTTO you can quickly get a good bargain. 5. Rethinking wall designA new coat of paint in the kitchen can have a big impact! In which color you paint, of course, is a matter of taste. However, colors have an influence on our mood. It is therefore worthwhile to take a closer look at color psychology. A choice of colours for the kitchen:Orange creates a cheerful, cheerful ambience and has an appetizing effect.Blue can quickly seem cold, but it also radiates a certain calmness. Goes nicely with wooden furniture.Green also has a calming effect and is associated with nature, hope and freshness.Brown and beige are very warm, soothing and grounding. The tones can be combined particularly well with other colors or a color accent.Tip! Before you get a bucket of paint: When choosing the color, also consider whether it fits the interior design of the kitchen and both would go well together.More tips and ideas for wall design in the kitchen can be found here. Need a new coat of paint? These wall paints are trendy in 2021
7Images29.12.20206. Fresh flooringThe replacement of the floor covering also creates a new sense of space. In addition to the appearance, factors such as a robust surface, moisture resistance and slip resistance play a role. The variants for a floor covering in the kitchen are manifold:LaminateParquetCorkLinoleumTiled floorStone floor
© Followtheflow / ShutterstockWhile tiles and laminate are quite cheap to get, you have to dig deeper into your pocket for stone flooring. You should also consider having the floor laid by experts so that the result really satisfies you in the end. 7. New furnitureThe kitchenette is not the problem area? A new seating area, a new buffet in the corner or new bar stools for the counter also bring a breath of fresh air into the kitchen. You can skillfully set accents, your kitchen is otherwise kept rather simple, the buffet shines in a pastel lilac or the bar stools come with a noble leather cover to the wooden kitchen! Whatever you like is allowed. What else is possible?As you can see, the kitchen does not have to be completely renovated to feel comfortable in the room again. Even small changes can have a big impact. Here you will find more tips with little effort:8. Replace handlesReplace the handles of your kitchen fronts with other models. Whether they match the previous look or you play with a break in style, they give your kitchen an easy-to-reach Pep up!9. Decorate
