Old kitchen, fresh look: If your kitchen is getting on in years, you don't necessarily need a new one.
Your kitchen can be modernised cost-effectively with creative ideas and targeted measures. Find out how you can create a completely new look by renovating fronts, worktops and walls.
Depending on your budget and structural requirements, you can choose between two approaches to realise your modernisation:
Modernisation is preceded by careful planning: Think about what you want to refresh in advance:
Tip: A kitchen renovation is also an opportunity to rearrange appliances. In this case, check the existing connections and observe the magic kitchen triangle when repositioning.
For a harmonious overall concept, you should coordinate the details of your planning precisely. Use our guides for more in-depth insights into the professional design of your living space:
Say goodbye to the familiar and discover creative ideas for your kitchen renovation that perfectly combine design and function. Whether a stylish refresh or a visionary complete remodelling - be inspired by modern material combinations, efficient lighting concepts and unlimited planning freedom.
The decision often depends on the substance of the existing cabinets and your desire for technological innovation.
| Criterion | Advantages renovation (refresh) | Advantages new acquisition (complete remodelling) |
|---|---|---|
| Costs | Lower investment thanks to targeted replacement | One-off investment in state-of-the-art professional technology, high-quality materials and ergonomic layout |
| expenditure | faster implementation and less construction site dirt | complete redesign of the kitchen architecture possible |
| design | new aesthetics thanks to front and worktop replacement | consistent realisation of the personal vision |
| technology | integration of individual new appliances possible | maximum performance thanks to perfectly coordinated systems |
A look at the costs shows whether a kitchen renovation is worthwhile: In most cases, yes - especially if you're revamping the kitchen yourself.
New electrical appliances not only save energy, they also maximise convenience and cooking enjoyment:
Tip: If you buy a new worktop, this is also an opportunity to replace the stainless steel sink with ceramic.
Transform your old kitchen into a modern living space full of innovation. Whether you are simply replacing the worktop or planning a new design with a BORA cooktop extractor system: Our certified specialist dealers will support you with expertise and passion to turn your personal vision into reality.
If you're modernising on your own and want to keep costs to a minimum, you can achieve a lot with a new wall colour and a new floor.
Foil wrapping is relatively simple, usually requires little effort and opens up creative design possibilities. Painting requires a little more effort, but usually lasts longer.
Natural stone worktops can be expensive, as can high-quality solid wood cabinets. However, top-quality materials will generally give you many years of enjoyment.
Your discarded kitchen may still be in demand on the second-hand market. Alternatively, you can donate it or invest in professional disposal.
Want to renovate your kitchen and save money? You can do just that with a paintbrush and some paint: kitchen fronts, wall and floor tiles can be freshened up with special paints. Back walls can be given a new look with film.
If you only want to apply foil to the fronts, the time required is manageable. A complete renovation can take several weeks.
How often you should renovate your old kitchen depends, among other things, on the quality of the kitchen cabinets and fronts, how often you use them, and your personal preferences. High-quality furniture and worktops can last ten years or more. Sometimes it is worth replacing electrical appliances earlier due to new functions and more efficient technology.
