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April 1, 2024
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Planned kitchen: is it worth betting on one?

Most people want to have a home that? much more than pretty? be comfortable. And in this sense, planned environments have been the big bet of many families.

An environment is designed according to the spatial dimensions that space offers, its measurements in general, its passage flows and door and window openings related to the functional use of this environment.

With regard to the kitchen specifically, the planned environment is designed to make the most of your space in a functional and harmonious way. "In addition to the aesthetics chosen for the kitchen, will also be considered the frequency of use of it, the number of people who will use it and the ergonomics necessary to serve the users of the kitchen in question," says Graziella Aguiar, architect and consultant at Master House Maintenance and Reforms.

Types of planned kitchens

Graziella explains that there are two types of kitchens planned:

With modular furniture: when the manufacturer stipulates the dimensions of furniture he works on and these dimensions are appropriate to the environmental measures.

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With custom furniture: when, as the name implies, the furniture is manufactured according to the measures stipulated by the project.

Benefits and disadvantages of a planned kitchen

According to the architect, the advantages of a planned kitchen are numerous. "In addition to choosing colors and finishes that will bring visual comfort to the owner, the planned kitchen is designed according to his routine," he says.

? Through a planned kitchen, it is possible to meet all customer needs, be it more storage space for utensils, groceries or even a better cooking area for many people. Anyway, for each case is thought a different kitchen ?, adds Graziella.

But what about the disadvantages? Graziella says it is very difficult to point out a disadvantage of the planned kitchen. “I believe the only one is the fact that as it is made for a particular location, it has no mobility. That is, if you move house, [probably] can not take the kitchen ?, explains.

Most popular brands of custom kitchens

Graziella points out that the most popular brands of custom-designed kitchens are Todeschini, Dell Anno and Italínea, but this is a market that has grown in options every year.

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Todeschini: is one of the largest manufacturers of planned furniture in latin america. The brand products include furniture and accessories for custom environments, are directed to homes, businesses and hotels, sold by more than 260 stores throughout Brazil and abroad.

Dell Anno: Brazil's traditional brand of custom designed furniture, has a complete line for kitchens, bedrooms, closets, home theaters, home offices, laundry areas, bathrooms and also for commercial environments.

Italina: It has stores throughout Brazil, manufactures kitchens, bedrooms, home theaters, home offices, service areas, tables and chairs, bathrooms and corporate environments.

The architect Graziella says that, in her opinion, the best brands are those that have product quality, organization in assembly and are manufacturers that give greater variety of products to assemble the projects.

Planned by architect / designer or popular brands: which is better?

Graziella explains that the big difference is that the kitchens designed by architects and designers are designed exclusively for each client. Already popular brands are thought generically, to serve most homes.

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Therefore, it is important for you to assess your needs and decide if you need custom solutions for your kitchen or if a more traditional model will fit the environment. Betting on a good designer or architect is especially suitable for those who want a different kitchen, which deviates a little from the standards of the most common kitchens found in popular brands.

Tips for choosing the planned kitchen design

The architect explains that there is currently a multitude of materials. This makes us well served when it comes to creating the project. Can we mix in a kitchen natural and synthetic stones, various types of melamine with images of wood or even automotive paint of infinite colors (glossy or matte lacquer), leather handles or other materials in various formats ?, explains.

In this sense, Graziella gives some tips on what to take into account when choosing the planned kitchen project:

Pay attention to the material used, always require MDF.
Furniture needs to have a good structure as well.
One has to see if the finish is well done without cutouts and rivets.
Pay attention to the time of assembly and organization of the kitchen and always respect the design and structural conditions that the space that will receive the kitchen offers.
Always respect the beams, pillars, hydraulic lines and electrical points when planning any environment.

Now you know: There are good reasons to invest in a planned kitchen. In addition to choosing colors and finishes, it will be made according to the needs of the residents of the house.