Custom kitchen manufacturing begins with interior design, material selection, wall and floor preparation, installation of necessary utilities, and lighting design.
Before ordering a kitchen, find out what requirements are placed on it, which can speed up the process of selecting the appropriate materials and components.
The cost of a custom kitchen is determined by the materials (fronts, countertops, hardware, appliances) used in its construction. Custom kitchens can be ordered from several material categories, from budget-friendly to premium.
The design of a custom kitchen project is always adjusted to the technical specifications of each kitchen model. Appliance models (oven, dishwasher, microwave, cooktop, range hood, refrigerator, etc.) are initially included in the project, allowing for the dimensions of the kitchen units to be adjusted. It's also important to consider the location of water and sewer lines, or plan for these utilities early in the renovation or construction process. The number of electrical outlets on the work surface is also planned in advance.
Custom kitchen design is impossible without the direct involvement of the customer, as it requires a great deal of effort to select the materials that will be most appealing, tactilely pleasing, and ergonomically appropriate for the individual.
When building a custom kitchen, there are basic requirements for kitchen materials. The kitchen is a room exposed to moisture, high temperatures, harsh detergents, foods that leave difficult-to-remove stains, grease, and other factors.
Before ordering a custom kitchen, you need to keep the following aspects in mind:
- the material from which the kitchen is made is resistant to moisture and high temperatures, and does not fade under the influence of ultraviolet light;
- resistant to detergents, food colorings, fats;
- easy to care for;
- The material is shockproof, resistant to scratches and light abrasions.
When creating custom kitchens, consider the following materials used for the facades:
- MDF covered with film (easy to care for, UV-resistant);
- painted MDF (the most aesthetically pleasing material, but difficult to maintain);
- veneered MDF (gives the kitchen a touch of sophistication, but at the same time, like all wood, it will change shades);
- acrylic surfaces (have a pleasant tactile surface).
The kitchen countertop is the most heavily used part of the kitchen, and it bears the brunt of damage, as well as food colorings that are difficult to remove.