For many, the kitchen is the most important room in the house, which makes its renovation work an emotional process and conducive to thoughtless expenses.
Seniore advisor in renovation at renovation, Diana Goureeva insists on the importance of planning this work … and respect for the previously established budget.
“You have to establish a total budget, which includes taxes, permit and materials,” she says. Very often, customers fall into “as long as it is”, “she explains, referring to the last minute additions that can explode an invoice.
Diana Goureeva is a senior advisor in renovation at Renoassistance. Courtesy Renoassistance
The services of a kitchen designer are not accessible to everyone, but several simple gestures can transform the pace of the room.
“The simplest avenue is often to apply a layer of fresh paint on the walls and replace the kitchen tap,” said Stuart Reid, Kitchen Expert for Rona.
“A tap is a bit like the finishing room, the“ jewel ”of a kitchen. Together, these two elements can make a large difference for a relatively low cost. ”
Stuart Reid is category director, kitchen, bathroom and floors, at Rona inc. Credit: Rona courtesy Rona courtesy
Investing a few hundred dollars in the purchase of a granite or porcelain sink can also modernize the room. Finally, placing color ceramic tiles on the kitchen backsplash can energize the aesthetics of the room.
“There was a big wave of white a few years ago, because people were tanned from dark,” notes Isabelle de Montigny-Gendron, of Rehauss. There, we come back a little in color. ”
Floors
The dirt and humidity generated in the kitchen restrict the choices of floor covering. Ceramics is an option of choice, just like vinyl, much less expensive, but still durable. “By trying to save money, some put floating wood in the kitchen. The floor will inflate automatically, warns Mme Goureeva. But changing the floor is really worth it. ”
Murs
A brush stroke can change the look of your kitchen. A satin finish is preferable for small parts, where humidity and fat evacuate less well. You can also be creative and make an opening in the adjacent wall in the living room or the dining room. “If the wall is not a carrier, we recommend it very often, because it adds a lot of light to the room.”
Counters and island
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It is important to learn about the sustainability of different materials for counters. “You have to check whether the type of counter chosen is easy to maintain and if the floor can bear its weight.” Quartz and granite are two excellent choices, adds Mme Goureeva. “We can also put ceramics or laminate, which are cheaper, but which will have a slightly lower resistance.”
Lighting
Changing the kitchen lighting can transform its atmosphere. For a few hundred dollars, you can replace your old -fashioned lights and add cachet to the room. “Whether it is a built -in connection or a luminaire, there is no choice but to call on an electrician, unless you are very wedged in electricity,” says Mme Goureeva.
- This kitchen was transformed thanks to resurfacing, a service offered by the Quebec company Rehauss. Credit: REHAUS Courtesy REOIS Courtesy
Calling on a company specializing in resurfacing, such as Rejuvenile, allows you to keep the carcass of your kitchen while completely transforming its aesthetics.
Several owners make the mistake of tearing and getting rid of old cabinets still in good condition … to replace them with boxes made in the same material. Resurfacing consists in keeping the existing structure, but replacing cabinet doors and dilapidated handles.
Robert de Montigny and Isabelle de Montigny-Gendron are the co-founders of Rehauss. Credit: Coutoisie Rejaus REOIS Courtesy
“The advantage of resurfacing is that we start from the base that the client has”, explains Isabelle de Montigny-Gendron, president and general manager of Rehauss. “Most of the time, the boxes are still in very good condition, apart from that under the sink. By keeping the structure in place, we avoid tons of waste and save money and time. ”
A resurfacing project can cost $ 5,000 to $ 30,000, depending on the specific requests. Although the return on investment to the resale of the house is less important than for a new kitchen, it saves money of around 40%.
In the current real estate market, resurfacing may be enough to convince potential buyers, notme From Montigny-Gendron, who previously worked as a real estate broker.
“Cooking is the heart of the house,” she explains. When it is not renovated, it is a brake for many people who shop a property. ”
Rehauss is a kitchen watery resurfacing company. Credit: REHAUS Courtesy REOIS Courtesy
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Before spending thousands of dollars on new appliances for cooking, consider the following options, which marry economy and ecology.
Used and repaired: Several Quebec businesses restore ovens, dishwasher and refrigerators in order to resell them. In the province, 27 of them joined the Goréemploi program, recognized by Recyc-Québec, which guarantees that each device has been tested and was not targeted by a reminder.
Here are some addresses:
- The Bienvenue collective (9494, boulevard Saint Laurent, Montréal)
- Econoplus – Quebec (100, rue Chabot, Quebec)
- Recyclo-center (165, avenue de l’Hôtel-Dieu, Sorel-Tracy)
Open box: Retailers offer reduced prices devices due to imperfections not linked to their efficiency. Whether it is floor models, new appliances with aesthetic defects or returns, these devices can be worth the detour.
Here are some retailers offering this service:
- Best Buy
- LOTROMEGERS BONPRIX
- Canadian household appliances
