{"id":2439,"date":"2026-01-14T16:46:51","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T15:46:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lisannco.ch\/?p=2439"},"modified":"2026-01-14T16:51:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T15:51:02","slug":"kuechenumbau-zuerich-layout-materialien-licht","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lisannco.ch\/en\/kuechenumbau-zuerich-layout-materialien-licht\/","title":{"rendered":"Kitchen Renovation Planning \u2013 What Really Matters"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Kitchen Renovation Planning \u2013 What Really Matters<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A kitchen renovation is one of the most technically demanding projects in a home. At the same time, the kitchen is a space that plays a central role in our everyday lives.
For a renovation to remain enjoyable in the long term, it takes more than attractive fronts. It requires thoughtful planning, well-designed workflows and decisions that will still make sense ten or fifteen years from now.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Optimising the Kitchen Layout \u2013 Less frustration, more ease<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The first step in any kitchen renovation is the layout. Before materials or colours are discussed, it is essential to ask some fundamental questions:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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  • How do we move within the kitchen?<\/li>
  • Is cooking usually done alone, or by several people at the same time?<\/li>
  • What are the typical workflows in our kitchen?<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    A well-established planning principle is the so-called work triangle between refrigerator, sink and cooktop. Even so, it is worth closely examining your own habits and workflows and reviewing the layout based on your individual needs and on how the kitchen relates to adjacent spaces.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Equally important are the correct working heights. Worktops that are too low or too high can lead to back and neck pain. An individually adjusted height allows for comfortable, ergonomic work. If several people spend a similar amount of time cooking, a balanced average height can be a sensible solution.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Movement space in the kitchen is often incorrectly planned by non-professionals.
    Between a kitchen run and an island, at least 110 cm should be planned, ideally 120 cm. This allows drawers and appliances to be opened while still enabling comfortable circulation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Worktop space is also frequently sacrificed in favour of tall cabinets. However, sufficient work surface is essential. Not only for food preparation in general, but also as a landing area next to the refrigerator for loading and unloading, and next to the cooktop and sink. Cutting back here turns everyday kitchen use into an obstacle course.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Storage in the Kitchen \u2013 Often planned too tightly<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Insufficient storage is one of the most common planning mistakes in kitchens. Many people underestimate how many items they actually own. This is where the core issue lies. Without enough storage, there is no overview. In the end, there may be a brand-new kitchen, yet we still do not know what we have because items once again disappear into the back of cupboards. Cabinets filled to capacity lead to a loss of structure, clarity and time. The result is frustration and disorder.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    The solution is either to plan more storage or to declutter beforehand.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    My tip:
    Make a complete inventory of your kitchen contents, categorise them and consciously assign them to drawers and cabinets.
    Not a fan of this process? I genuinely enjoy this kind of planning and am happy to support you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Drawers are more expensive than traditional cabinets, but functionally they are unmatched and well worth the investment in the long run:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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