Hello,
I own, among other properties, a one-room apartment—or rather a one-and-a-half-room apartment—with a separate room for the kitchen. The kitchen is clearly quite outdated. Before I can rent out the apartment, it needs to be renovated.
It appears to be a custom-made, high-quality kitchen, designed specifically to fit this space. In our region, unlike in student cities, you won’t get 400 to 600 euros for such an apartment. For this reason, the renovation must be carried out as cost-effectively as possible, since an elaborate renovation is not financially worthwhile. The flooring will also be replaced.
Do you have any suggestions? Here are the options I currently see:
1. Replace only the appliances and give it a thorough cleaning
2. Replace appliances and countertop
3. Remove the kitchen entirely and install an inexpensive pre-built kitchen unit (200–250 cm (79–98 inches))—though this would obviously not make good use of the corner. Also, I don’t know if the kitchen can be removed without causing significant damage to the tiles.
Perhaps you have some additional ideas for updating the kitchen on a budget.
Best regards
I own, among other properties, a one-room apartment—or rather a one-and-a-half-room apartment—with a separate room for the kitchen. The kitchen is clearly quite outdated. Before I can rent out the apartment, it needs to be renovated.
It appears to be a custom-made, high-quality kitchen, designed specifically to fit this space. In our region, unlike in student cities, you won’t get 400 to 600 euros for such an apartment. For this reason, the renovation must be carried out as cost-effectively as possible, since an elaborate renovation is not financially worthwhile. The flooring will also be replaced.
Do you have any suggestions? Here are the options I currently see:
1. Replace only the appliances and give it a thorough cleaning
2. Replace appliances and countertop
3. Remove the kitchen entirely and install an inexpensive pre-built kitchen unit (200–250 cm (79–98 inches))—though this would obviously not make good use of the corner. Also, I don’t know if the kitchen can be removed without causing significant damage to the tiles.
Perhaps you have some additional ideas for updating the kitchen on a budget.
Best regards
charli schrieb:
If you want to replace the sink and stove, then you’ll probably need a new countertop as well. You could also change the handles and remove those outdated panels on the cabinets, and take down the old-fashioned curtain at the window ;-). It will look completely different right away. At first, when I read it, I thought: ... then you might as well remove everything.
But you hit the nail on the head... Single-bowl sink without a drainer, a sleek black countertop, and handles that match the black color. The tile backsplash can also be covered with the same or another suitable countertop material. The wood “look” has to fit somewhere. Then it can look quite nice.
Lay linoleum flooring in the desired color (dark wood pattern?) over the existing surface.
Coat the countertop with epoxy in the chosen design. (Just search on YouTube to see how it’s done.)
The fronts in white are actually quite okay. Paint the wooden parts dark (using a roller).
New handles in a matching dark color or metal?
Stick an aluminum-clad cover in front of the tile backsplash; it’s only 3mm (0.1 inches) thick.
Apply a silicone joint between the countertop and wall covering. (It looks better than those annoying profiles.)
Is a new sink really necessary? If you polish it properly, a stainless steel sink looks like new. Right? They’re not that expensive either.
But as mentioned before, just make a deal with the tenant and don’t invest anything.
Coat the countertop with epoxy in the chosen design. (Just search on YouTube to see how it’s done.)
The fronts in white are actually quite okay. Paint the wooden parts dark (using a roller).
New handles in a matching dark color or metal?
Stick an aluminum-clad cover in front of the tile backsplash; it’s only 3mm (0.1 inches) thick.
Apply a silicone joint between the countertop and wall covering. (It looks better than those annoying profiles.)
Is a new sink really necessary? If you polish it properly, a stainless steel sink looks like new. Right? They’re not that expensive either.
But as mentioned before, just make a deal with the tenant and don’t invest anything.
R
rennschnecke23 Jan 2021 13:08Fummelbrett! schrieb:
Is it possible to fit a standard countertop refrigerator under the worktop in that spot? I need to measure again. I’m pretty sure a regular refrigerator won’t fit there. Ideally, I wouldn’t want to put one there at all, but if only a small one fits...
Unfortunately, the cabinets aren’t white. They are a kind of cream color with a slight yellowish tint. So I’m not sure if a dark or black countertop would look right. Also, the panels inside the cabinets have the same color as the countertop. In other words, the countertop, the trim in front of the cabinets, and the inner panels all share the same color. A dark countertop with light wood panels inside?
And it will probably be difficult to get the trims in front of the cabinets in the same color as the countertop.
I meant to remove the trim below the cabinets completely. That’s very outdated—something from the 90s.
Cream-colored fronts are still available today; they’re called magnolia... 😉
Replace the handles with metal ones and re-cover the backsplash (maybe in the same color as the floor—what would you want there?). Use a silicone joint at the transition to the countertop, as icandoit suggested. That looks much better. Then install a new faucet and give everything a thorough cleaning. It’s amazing what a difference that alone can make.
Cream-colored fronts are still available today; they’re called magnolia... 😉
Replace the handles with metal ones and re-cover the backsplash (maybe in the same color as the floor—what would you want there?). Use a silicone joint at the transition to the countertop, as icandoit suggested. That looks much better. Then install a new faucet and give everything a thorough cleaning. It’s amazing what a difference that alone can make.
R
rennschnecke23 Jan 2021 19:07I was referring to the moldings as well. You just have to accept the holes from the fasteners in the cabinets.
I would also prefer metal handles. However, they might clash visually with the wood. When you say backsplash, you probably mean the tile area behind the countertop?
As I mentioned, I would like to replace the countertop, but I’m concerned about how it will look with the cream-colored (slightly yellowish) cabinets and the wooden beams inside the cabinets.
The floor will be some kind of linoleum or PVC that matches the color scheme.
I would also prefer metal handles. However, they might clash visually with the wood. When you say backsplash, you probably mean the tile area behind the countertop?
As I mentioned, I would like to replace the countertop, but I’m concerned about how it will look with the cream-colored (slightly yellowish) cabinets and the wooden beams inside the cabinets.
The floor will be some kind of linoleum or PVC that matches the color scheme.
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