Heller Raum mit Küche im Renovierungszustand

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Renovation of the kitchen

The kitchen is usually the centre of domestic life. This is where people cook, eat and socialise together. Instead of buying a new kitchen straight away, you can simply revitalise and beautify the existing one. The advantage of a renovation over a complete replacement is that it can be implemented flexibly. It doesn't have to be done all at once. A step-by-step replacement can be adapted to the budget.

With a few tricks, your kitchen will shine in new splendour.

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    Fronts

    Replacing the fronts creates the greatest visual effect and can even be done by the customer. Thanks to the standardised dimensions of the fitted kitchen.

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    Decorative films

    Decorative foils can also be used to quickly change the appearance of a kitchen. Self-adhesive films are applied to the front of the old fronts and give the outdated kitchen a new look.

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    Handles for kitchen cabinets

    New handles for kitchen cabinets are probably the quickest and easiest way to pimp a kitchen. Kitchen handles are available in a wide variety of colours, shapes and materials.

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    Work surface

    Changing the work surface can have a big impact. Good quality and a durable material are important here. When the worktop is replaced, it is also a good opportunity to replace the sink, as the cut-out needs to be recut anyway.

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    Interior pull-outs

    If there is a lack of storage space, internal pull-outs in the cupboards, a corner carousel or a pharmacy cupboard can be retrofitted during modernisation. This increases space, convenience and organisation.

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    Kitchen tiles

    If the old kitchen tiles are no longer attractive, a kitchen splashback made of glass, for example, is ideal for covering them. The glass is available in various designs and is easy to install and clean.
    An alternative: waterproof vinyl is not only suitable for kitchen and bathroom floors, but is also a real eye-catcher on the wall. Vinyl panels are robust, but can still be easily cut to create cut-outs for sockets, for example.

  • Light switch and radio

    For a uniform look with a new kitchen splashback, you can also replace existing light switches with new products that match the look and colour. You can even easily integrate a flush-mounted radio.

More efficiency and sustainability through smart household appliances

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When renovating, it is advisable to replace certain parts in order to save costs in the future. This applies, for example, to the calcified, dripping tap or the electric cooker that consumes far too much electricity. Household appliances have developed enormously over the last ten years and now consume only a fraction of the energy they used to. Appliances that consume only a small amount of electricity and water are good for the environment and, over the years, also good for your wallet.

Purchase of new household appliances

Even if the new purchase appears expensive at first glance, a lot of money can be saved over the years. For example, the most energy-efficient fridge-freezer combination with a capacity of 300 to 400 litres saves around 1300 euros in electricity costs over 15 years compared to the model with the highest consumption. Intelligent kitchen appliances are the key to a modern and convenient kitchen.

Networked kitchen appliances in the smart home
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Our kitchen habits will continue to change in the coming years. This is because more and more smart technologies are moving into our homes and influencing the way we use kitchen appliances. Whether cooker, oven, extractor bonnet or refrigerator - more and more sensors are optimising processes. They are also connected to the internet via WLAN. Appliances with the Home Connect functionality and appliances from the manufacturer Miele can also be integrated into the Busch-free@home® smart home system. Control is possible via the control panels and wall push-buttons from Busch-Jaeger or via app. This allows appliances to be controlled from the sofa or while travelling, to receive a status and to create scenes, such as the all-off scene or a good morning scenario in which the coffee machine starts when the alarm clock rings. Smart kitchen appliances save time with automatic programmes and preset options, improve control and monitoring of cooking processes and enable greater energy efficiency and sustainable use.

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No hand free - voice control helps

Intelligent voice assistants such as Alexa, Siri and Google Home Assistant simplify appliance control and kitchen organisation even further. This is because you no longer even need to take out your smartphone or tablet to enter voice commands. This is particularly practical when you're cooking and don't have a free hand to switch on the kitchen radio manually, for example. Manufacturers of white goods are now designing fridges and ovens that can be opened, closed and operated by voice command. This allows you to manage your household in a smart way.

A kitchen update works wonders. Because morning coffee simply tastes better between new kitchen fronts. Whether it's small beauty corrections or an elaborately planned kitchen renovation - there are many ways to freshen up the old kitchen and create a new, modern ambience.