The kitchen is the heart of every home. There, many of you probably prepare delicious meals that become an occasion to gather with family and friends around the table. For this to happen, however, you need to make your kitchen comfortable and think carefully about the furniture you use to make it feel comfortable while you cook. One option to achieve this is the purchase of bespoke kitchen furniture. They can not only add beauty to this corner, but also turn it into a functional place that fully meets your requirements and needs.
In case you’re wondering how to choose custom kitchen furniture, don’t worry – in this article we’ll share with you some guidelines that will be helpful in accomplishing this daunting task. We believe that thanks to our tips you will be able to transform your kitchen into a space full of comfort and warmth.
Preparing for selection and ordering
The first thing to do before you head out to order furniture is to think about some things related to choosing kitchen furniture. In order to be useful to you, we will now talk about them.
Measurement of space
Before ordering furniture for your kitchen, you need to be familiar with the dimensions of the room in which it will be positioned. This will enable you to plan to make the most of the space you have and turn it into a functional and comfortable nook.
Our recommendation to you is to measure yourself a few times to get an idea of how much space you actually have.
In case you are having difficulty with this, you can head to Elegance Furniture. As a first step, you must measure the room in advance and give us the dimensions. This first and relatively “rough” measurement of the area will help us to calculate a preliminary price and offer you a sample allocation. After accepting our offer, the professionals working in our team are bound to visit and measure your room accurately.
This way, you’ll be reassured that your kitchen is accurately proportioned and there’s no danger of the furniture being too small or not fitting into the room at all.
Budgeting and cost planning
Materials
Once you’re clear on the dimensions of your kitchen, it’s time to plan your budget. The price of furniture can be influenced by various factors, and we will now focus on the main ones.
Materials are one of the things that affect the final value of furniture the most.
Chipboard, MDF and solid wood can be used in the manufacture of kitchen furniture. Depending on which material you choose, you will be able to get a better idea of the final amount you will have to pay for your new furniture.
Particleboard, also known as particle board, is a material made from pressed pieces of wood bonded together using resin. This is one of the cheapest options for creating furniture, making it very common and preferred. It is important to note, however, that this material has less strength than the other two, which we will discuss in the next lines. This can limit the possibilities of working with it and prevent some additional details that you probably want to be part of your furniture from being created.
MDF, on the other hand, is a material that provides greater freedom of action. It allows it to be milled and machined in different ways to achieve interesting and memorable looks. This material is more stable than chipboard, which naturally makes its price higher. Before you go for it, it is advisable to compare its value with that of solid wood – the two are sometimes extremely close, which gives you the opportunity to order furniture from the higher quality material, which we will now turn our attention to.
Solid wood is the most durable of all the materials we’ve talked about so far. Working with it also allows impressive looks to be created. The difference here is that solid wood has more strength than MDF, giving you the chance to be bolder in your ideas.
The price of solid wood is usually higher than MDF. However, this is an investment that will pay off over time, as furniture made from solid wood often lasts for many years.
Electrical appliances
Depending on what electrical appliances you own or are about to purchase, the final cost of your kitchen furniture will change. If you have built-in appliances, for example, you may wish to conceal them with doors. This will probably save you a lot of time in cleaning the appliances, but it will also increase the cost of the furniture as it will require the use of additional materials.
Raft
The countertop also plays a key role in the pricing of custom kitchens. The final value of the furnishings will be affected by whether you opt for a thermoplate, a granite countertop, or one made of engineered stone. Of course, we can’t miss the fact that countertops have different thicknesses – technical stone is 2 cm thick, while natural stone countertops have an undercut and visually appear 3-4 cm thick.
Mechanisms
Mechanisms are another important element of kitchen furniture, but often forgotten. However, it also has an impact on the final price of the furniture.
Mechanisms can be different – hinges, guides with smooth retraction, kitchen corners, etc. Depending on what mechanisms you choose, you can more easily assess what the final value of your furniture will be.
Choice of style
Now that you’re familiar with the main factors to think about before placing a furniture order, it’s time to talk about the different styles in interior design. Now we will pay attention to the most popular six among them, so you can find the one that best fits your character.
Minimalist style
Minimalism, as you might gather from its name, emphasises simple and clean design. However, it is important to note that this is far from being at the expense of the functionality of the furniture.
Characteristic of this style is the feeling of spaciousness that it can create in any space. This is due to the neutral colours used in it, such as grey, white and black. In some cases, minimalist furniture does not even have handles, and the furniture is opened using special mechanisms.
Modern style
The modern style relies on the latest trends in the world of interior design. If you decide to go for it, keep in mind that it is possible that the furniture produced in this style may not be as comfortable for everyday use.
In case you want to get a custom kitchen in a modern style, it is advisable to inform yourself well about the functionality of the furniture. If you are having difficulties or have any questions, you can ask the specialists in our team.
If you want to play it safe, you can opt for smooth surfaces, which are almost always up to date. Naturally, we can’t help mentioning some of the colours that also rarely go out of fashion, namely beige, white, grey and black. You may notice that the shades here largely overlap with those of the minimalist style. To make them stand out from each other, it’s a good idea for your modern furniture to feature details such as simple geometric shapes, for example, that become the accent of the room.
Classic style
Now that we’ve talked about the modern style, we can’t ignore the classic one. There are probably some of you who think it’s already demode, but that’s far from the case – it’s undergoing constant development, which makes it relevant today.
If you want to furnish your kitchen with classic style furniture, you can give more freedom to your imagination. The furniture is most often painted in white, grey, cream or wood solids and rich colours.
In case you want to bring a contemporary touch to this style, it is advisable to be bold – you can use some fresher and brighter tones to create contrast in the room, as well as bring in golden elements to break up the ambience and make your kitchen unique.
Vintage style
We can’t miss to talk a bit more about vintage style. It connects with past centuries. It is characterised by avoiding the use of contemporary details entirely, as the aim is to make the room look as if it has been lifted from a scene in an old film.
Furniture in this style is often made of solid wood, such as cham and oak. Thus the elegance typical of past centuries is achieved. In addition, vintage-style furnishings are painted in rich and solid shades, with dark green being one of the most common among them.
Some of the main elements characteristic of this style are the wrought iron handles and the glass windows. They serve as a reminder of the furniture you’ve probably seen in albums of black and white photos.
Scandinavian style
As you may know, Scandinavians are practical people. They want their furniture to be functional and comfortable to use, without detracting from its visual beauty.
This style focuses on simple but light shades, including ivory, beige and white. Scandinavian-style furniture is usually made of wood, which is even used to make the handles. Often in this style, no unnecessary decorations and elements can be noticed – rather, the natural patterns of the wood are relied on to give a unique atmosphere to the kitchen space.
Rustic style
The rustic style is interesting and increasingly preferred. It relies on the human relationship with nature. It also uses natural materials such as wood, as well as warm and earthy colours such as light brown and light green to enhance the homely feel.
Rustic-style cabinetmaking uses techniques such as rubbing the edges with sandpaper and painting with a brush. In this way, the furniture looks as if it was created by nature rather than by human hand. Keep in mind, however, that furniture in this style is usually more massive and not as suitable for tight spaces.
Order and delivery
Once you’ve measured your room dimensions, planned your budget and decided on a style in which your furniture should be created, it’s time to place your order. If you contact Elegance Furniture, we’ll listen carefully to your requirements and help you refine your idea to get functional and beautiful furniture you can rely on.
When we talk about the details, we will offer you a timeframe for the order, as well as a final price. In case you agree with our proposal, we will get to work on your kitchen furniture.
As soon as we have finished making the furniture, we will contact you to arrange delivery details. To make it easy for you, upon receipt of the furniture, our team will install it so that you can enjoy the kitchen you want so badly as soon as possible.
Caring for kitchen furniture
Once installed, furniture requires proper care. In order to be as helpful as possible, we will now give you some tips to help you maintain your new kitchen furniture.
No matter what material your furniture is made of, it is important to use a soft cloth slightly dampened with water when cleaning. That way, you can rest assured that you won’t damage their finish – a problem that can occur if you use cleaners with the wrong ingredients.
To keep your furniture looking good for as long as possible, it is advisable to regularly ventilate the room it is in. This reduces the possibility of moisture deforming or cracking it.
Custom made kitchen furniture
You can find a lot of ready-made offers on the market, but they probably do not fully meet your requirements and needs. In order to get furniture that fully meets your expectations, it is advisable to turn to custom furniture making. Thanks to this, your kitchen can not only be functional, but also carry a piece of you that you see every time you are in this room.
If you wish to order furniture from a Bulgarian company that works with attention to detail and uses high quality materials, you can turn to Elegance Furniture. With our help, you have the chance to get furnishings you’ll enjoy for years!
Conclusion
Buying bespoke kitchen furniture is a serious investment that requires careful planning. However, if you go to a manufacturer that is committed to quality, you can get unique furniture that is completely tailored to your needs.
In case you want to get furniture that lets you roam free in the kitchen without worries, contact us. We, at Elegance Furniture, will comply with your requirements and will design the furniture you need!