THE COSTAHAUS BLOG
Guides to choose a worktop, find your style and plan your kitchen. Online and at-home design on the Costa del Sol, explained clearly.
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18 guides
PLANNING YOUR KITCHEN
You can start planning your kitchen without being in Spain. The key is sharing the right information and agreeing which decisions can be made online and which require someone at the property.
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Two quotes can look similar while covering very different projects. Start by comparing the layout, products and included work, then look at the final price.
Read the guideLAYOUT AND STORAGE
An island can become the centre of the kitchen. A peninsula can also add worktop space, storage and a place for breakfast. The best choice depends on circulation and what you want to do in that space.
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Laminate, mineral surfaces, porcelain or natural stone: start with your habits, then compare edges, joints and fitting as well as appearance.
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Two surfaces can look almost identical in a photograph and behave differently. Compare the specific product, your habits and its fabrication details.
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A laminate worktop can belong in a carefully planned kitchen. Review its decorative finish, joints and everyday contact with water and heat.
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Good cleaning starts with identifying the material and finish. Advice suitable for one surface may be unsuitable for another.
Read the guideSTYLES AND FINISHES
Natural, serene, expressive or contemporary country: choose a visual direction that belongs in your home and supports the way you use it.
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Cabinet fronts, worktop and flooring need to work together. Build a short palette and check it in the light of your home before choosing.
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The opening system affects appearance, comfort and cabinetry details. Try how it works before choosing from a photograph.
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The finish affects how colour and light look in the room. Compare samples of the actual product as well as room photographs.
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More cupboards do not always make a better kitchen. Start with movement, clear work surface and the things you actually need to store.
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Choose a kitchen shape around walls, access and use. Compare usable surfaces, storage and movement before adding an island.
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Start an organised kitchen with an inventory and a clear idea of where each group is used. Choose cabinets and fittings after defining those needs.
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A clear sketch and useful photographs allow an initial online proposal. Gather these details without needing a professional drawing.
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Organise decisions and work so design, services and fitting connect. Clear milestones are more useful than a date promised too early.
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Start with use, capacity and cabinetry compatibility. Then compare specific models, energy information, noise and functions you will actually use.
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Combine general, task and ambient lighting. See clearly where you prepare food and adapt the room to different moments.
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