Kitchen

Cook up your dream kitchen!

A room to take pleasure in and spend time with the family, an area that is the operational hub of the home, a space to live in where you can enjoy cooking and other activities: your new kitchen has to meet your every need! You’ve been thinking about it for a long while. Now is the time to put thought into action thanks to RONA by Design. Whether you are inspired by the peace and calm of the oasis style, the vitality of spirit, or feel you need a change of scenery with global village, you can count on the advice of our experts to create your dream kitchen. This project will definitely add value to your property!
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Planning
Equipment and material: plenty of options
Do it yourself or hire an expert?
Put your stamp on your kitchen
The final touch

Planning

Every successful renovation project, in particular one for the kitchen, relies a great deal on proper planning. Draw up a list of what you want to change, right down to the last detail, and work out a budget that takes your finances and remodelling needs into account.
It is a lot easier – and less expensive – to correct mistakes on paper than once the kitchen is actually built. Measure your kitchen before creating your design. The size of the room is, in itself, not that significant. In fact, whether you base your layout around work stations or use the tried-and-trusted triangle principle, the important thing is to use the space effectively, by keeping the distance between the fridge, the stove and the sink, the three most important appliances, as short as possible.
Be sure to include more storage than necessary in your makeover plans to provide ample space for future purchases. Keep plates, glasses and cutlery next to the dishwasher, pots and pans near the stove, and cooking utensils close to the food preparation area.

Equipment and material: plenty of options

It helps to have a good idea of your decorating scheme during the planning stages, because adding any kind of element, be it utilitarian or decorative, will influence the outcome. For instance, if you are installing a new kitchen range hood, you must verify whether the hood you want will require an additional air outlet. Are your sink and faucets starting to look out of date? Now is a good time to choose new ones to suit your tastes and match the decor of your new kitchen. Installing a new faucet and kitchen sink is something you can do yourself by following the right steps.
As for kitchen cabinets, there are countless models made of melamine, laminate or wood to choose from, either prefabricated or made-to-measure, that will give your kitchen its overall style. Neat freaks will be happy to know that glass doors are the current trend, in all styles of kitchen. Add interest by matching them with full doors. If you have your heart set on the global village style, then choose dark brown cabinets, while light-coloured cabinets bring out the freshness of spirit and the harmony of oasis. Add some nice handles and you’re set!

Do it yourself or hire an expert?

For any renovation project, consider whether you will do the work yourself or if you will use our Installation Services. Some people prefer to do part of the work themselves and delegate the more specialized jobs, such as plumbing, to the experts. Your choice will depend on your needs. For more information, talk to one of our Project Guides in store.

Put your stamp on your kitchen

Regardless of the decorating style you have chosen for your kitchen, pay close attention to details. The style of your counter is key to the overall look. Find out about the various counter materials available, as well as their features and benefits. Always choose a durable, easy-to-clean option – you won’t regret your choice in the years to come.
Resolutely in vogue, glass, ceramic and porcelain tiles are clearly at home in the kitchen. They are perfect for countertops. Small mosaic tiles are an increasingly popular choice for the backsplash, where they add panache, colour and texture.
Tiles are also great for the floor. For the ultimate contemporary look, choose those made of natural stone or ceramic and go for the larger sizes. There are countless other alternatives for floor coverings. Low-maintenance, versatile and available in an infinite variety of patterns and textures, linoleum and vinyl are excellent choices, especially as they are extremely easy to install yourself.

The final touch

To fully appreciate your new kitchen, proper lighting is essential. A key element of the decor, good lighting allows you to draw attention to details that you particularly like, while increasing visibility in strategic areas, such as work surfaces.
Well chosen, practical and stylistic accessories will give that final touch to your new decor and bring it to life. A bowl of colourful fruit set nicely on the counter, attractive crockery, pretty utensils and matching tea towels will boost the personality of your kitchen and create the ambience you want.
Remodelling a kitchen is an exciting project that will improve the quality of your life and increase the value of your house. Because you spend a lot of time in this room, you will want to create a decor and style in which you feel very much at home. Why wait any longer? Once your plans are ready, make them a reality!
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