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Kitchen Remodeling
You may need a builder to help you deliver an engaging, productive, and cost-effective workplace. Or you may be in the market to upgrade your home’s efficiency, kitchens, bathrooms, accessibility, or amenities. Lionsgate Petrocelli Construction offers a complete portfolio of home construction, renovation, infrastructure, and fit-out services, ranging from construction management to emergency response. It provides a comprehensive plan tailored to each client’s specific needs upon project kickoff.
Most homeowners consider the kitchen as their gathering place for family and friends. In short and simple words, kitchens are the heartbeat of every home. This is why a perfectly designed and renovated kitchen space not only adds a unique value to your home but to the quality of life within it. For this reason, considering an NYC kitchen remodeling makes sense. It’s the simplest way of improving all that the kitchen space has on offer inside a home.
When it comes to design and renovation of a kitchen, Lionsgate Petrocelli Construction stands out unbeaten in the industry. We understand that a kitchen is where the heart of home resides and a focal point of daily life. More than any room inside your home, the kitchen seems to be where you spend more time at home.
Our Unique 3 Step Process:
PHASE 1 – 3D DESIGN AND BUDGET
A professional designer works with the homeowner to create a design that will achieve the goals of the homeowner with the kitchen space.
- Define Measurements
- Mockups
- Budgeting
- Aesthetics
PHASE 2 – MATERIALS
Our designers will work with you to review the aesthetics you hope to achieve
- Cabinetry
- Countertops
- Appliances
- Fixtures
PHASE 3 – RENOVATION & INSTALLATION
Our team of kitchen remodeling contractors and designers is unparalleled in their professionalism and craftsmanship.
Our streamlined full-service process means working with one team — with one vision — for the entire project.
How We Do It
Renovations at Lionsgate Petrocelli Construction begin with a thorough gutting of the entire space. We then employ trusted, licensed professionals to run full checks on all electricity and plumbing that directly affects your kitchen. Once the area is prepped for construction, we get to work implementing the custom design that you assisted us in creating and approved using our advanced imaging software.
Our people match the quality of our products. Knowledge, attention to detail, skilled craftsmen, and a commitment to quality, hassle-free service are principles that have guided Lionsgate Petrocelli Construction since its inception. From consultation to installation, our experts will be with you to ensure a project that exceeds expectations:
- An in-depth explanation of the work that will be performed.
- In-home product demonstrations with multiple samples.
- Free no-obligation, in-home estimates.
- Our staff is composed of skilled mechanics that have trained with us, worked with us, and grown with us.
- We never use day laborers or outside hires whose work we cannot guarantee.
Before starting the design process, the most important thing is to understand how the kitchen is going to be used. This is a basic approach that any architect must take. A kitchen can’t be just a leftover space or a space to be defined at the end of a project. Designers must understand that a kitchen has various flows and different work areas that need to be integrated throughout the entire project.
Beyond the style or design requested by the client, it’s important to define a module to optimize performance and minimize the manufacturing costs of the different pieces. This way, measurements of all the components of a kitchen are set before defining the space that will house them.
Workspaces and Flow
There are a number of studies that have defined 5 general areas in a kitchen:
Pantry area: food storage space, canned goods, refrigerator
Storage area: appliances, utensils, cookware
Sink area: cleaning area
Preparation area: ideally a large counter space to work on
Cooking area: stove and oven.
The pantry, sink, preparation, and cooking areas are permanently combined and related to preparing a meal in the most efficient way possible. The sink, preparation, and cooking areas produce a narrow triangular work area, which leads to different types of kitchens.
Types of Kitchen
This is related to the space that the design is intended for. The most commonly used types include:
- Linear (or two parallel lines)
- L-shaped
- U-shaped
In relation to these configurations, it is important to understand how the different flows of movement work. The “work triangle” should be kept smooth, avoiding crossing movements when more than one person is working. At this point it is always good to ask yourself “How would I like to use my own kitchen?” or “What do I like or dislike the most about my current kitchen?” This way we can design our spaces with more sense.
Modulation
At the beginning of the design and development of the floor plans, you should remember that the kitchen is not just a random binding of a series of furniture and appliances, but is made up of modules that must follow a manufacturing logic. If the design is not clear or doesn’t follow certain reasonable building parameters, it can generate conflict between the architect and the furniture manufacturer.
Therefore, the floor plan must be directly related to the upper areas of the room, and any appliances that are incorporated into the project must match the modulation.
To avoid problems, modulation should be a design condition that way no appliances can be placed incorrectly. The appliances must be fitted into a single module, to avoid placing them between two different modules. For example, you can’t put a dishwasher, an oven, or cooktop in between two modules. If this is done, you won’t have anywhere else to place them (since there wouldn’t be support), and that makes installing other elements like plumbing and electrical conduits more difficult.
One of the biggest mistakes during the designing process happens while looking for symmetry. For example, when designing base cabinets architects tend to draw vertical lines to indicate a separation of a module and its doors. Different sized parts are left between them in order to find symmetry.
It is essential to understand that the more times you repeat the exact measurement of the module, the easier it will be to construct and install the cabinets. The standardization of measurements is 100% related to the cost that the final project will have and is the difference between a project that’s doable and one that isn’t.
Standard Dimensions
Measurements are always related to the appliances and, in some cases, with the hardware available on the market with measurements that were already designed to fit kitchen furniture.
Width
The standard widths of a module are variable and depend on the use that each module has. Usually, they tend to work in round measurements 30cm, 45cm, 50cm, 60cm, 75cm, 80cm, 90cm, 100cm — all measures are considered to be from outer edge to outer edge of the module.
When thinking about the appliances, the modules are generally 60cm and 90cm for microwave ovens, cooktops, and exhausts. An oven, for example, measures a little less than 60cm and is designed to fit neatly into a 60cm gap including the sides. In the case of the sink, it depends on the drilling that you need to do on the counter and if you’re going to mount the sink above or below the countertop. There are models of sinks ranging from 30cm to 90cm wide. The gap between the module and the appliance must be a few extra centimeters. It doesn’t matter if the strain-board section of the sink is supported by one or more modules if it is mounted above the countertop.
The hardware you wish to use will also have an impact on the width of a module. Hinges are used mostly on modules with doors while drawers require drawer slides. The hinges can really impact the module width. In the case of drawers, the hardware also defines the width of the drawer. Traditional drawer slides are made for drawers in sizes of 40cm, 50cm, or 60cm, while more advanced drawer slides allow for drawers up to 120cm in width. It is important to understand that the more advanced drawer slides, like soft-close ones, cost more so it’s recommended to use the longest ones possible. There are other types of accessories that can make a kitchen appear more stylish, like spice racks (15cm to 20cm), organizers (40cm to 60cm), dish racks (hanging units 40cm to 85cm), etc.
Depth
Base modules have a standard depth of 60cm. This measurement takes into consideration that the sides have a width of 58cm and adds another 1.8cm for the width of the door. The countertop should always exceed the measure of the depth of the module so that if something is spilled on the counter, the liquid does not drip directly onto the wood. The depth of the module may decrease for spaces that don’t include appliances. However, we do not recommend decreasing depth as it generally applies to kitchen solutions that weren’t well thought out to begin with.
In the case of upper modules there are two different sizes to work with: 30cm or 35cm, both serve different intended purposes. When using a built-in microwave design it is important to remember that the bottom should be at least 35cm, in order to leave some extra room. In the case of a module using a depth of 30cm for the microwave, the bottom should extend at least 5cm.
For towers, it is recommended to use the same depth of the base, ideally 60cm. When considering an oven within the tower, it must be exactly 60cm deep. It is important to keep in mind that the oven needs a space of about 10cm going all the way up to the ceiling to allow for the heat to be released in the back. Currently, some ovens do not require this opening, so it is always important to check the specifications of each device before considering the design of the module.
Materials
Like the appliances, all products and materials have a standard size and this is essential for getting the best possible performance out of them.
Shelving and Doors
Prism TFL is the main material used for the construction of kitchen cabinets and it is also used to make shelves and doors. It is a very efficient material, as its estimated lifetime is longer than that of the kitchen itself, ranging from 10 to 15 years. A cabinet structure can be manufactured using melamine 15mm thick, while for doors the recommended measurement is 18mm thick. This thickness works better when making holes for the hinges. If you want to prolong the life of a kitchen, you can make a design that allows for change only to the doors while keeping the structures. This way you can update the look of the kitchen at a lower cost.
Countertops
There are several types of materials for countertops. The most commonly used are:
- Laminate: the bar counter is covered with a sheet of high-pressure laminate
- Stone: the most commonly used types are quartz, granite, and marble
- Other: materials generally derived from a compound such as acrylic
Current trends point to making countertops as thin as possible so stones and acrylic products like Staron have shown to be very popular since they have a thickness ranging from 0.8cm to 1.5cm.
Baseboards
In this part of the cabinet, it’s best to have a product with increased resistance to moisture, like laminate covered plywood. Another option is to add metal or plastic accessories made by hardware companies.
Trends
There are countless options available for kitchen finishes. The combination of colors and shapes are available in any desired material (melamine, ceramic, handles, appliances, etc.). Thanks to that, it isn’t possible to have an unattractive kitchen, just a poorly made or planned one. Therefore, in terms of taste, it is important to listen and understand the customer in order to identify which style and image is the one that’s best for their kitchen.
Additionally, there are also small details that can make the difference between a modern and a traditional kitchen:
- Thin countertops: this trend is repeated more and more at international design fairs that show cabinet thickness.
- Inset Handles: these make the doors look polished by avoiding the use of traditional handles. One option is the use of straight handles that are located on the edge of the door or automatic systems that open the door when pressed.
- New technologies: drawers 1 meter wide with hardware that holds the weight, or installing spice racks and visible dish racks are good examples of new technology. There are more and more kitchen accessories that allow for customization making each kitchen unique.
- Lighting: the use of LED lights incorporated into the cabinets for an integral solution.
- Design: Different Prism TFL laminate designs allow for styling and personalization of each piece. Through the new Nordic Contemporary line, it is possible to have a completely unique style through wood designs. With streaks, textures and natural wood-like appearance, a variety of colors from rustic to designs with a more Scandinavian feel, or the new unicolor that are able to match one another perfectly, for example. Likewise, a way to deliver greater value to a cabinet is to replace the traditional white with one of these new colors that highlight what is stored inside, like the dishes.
Recommendations
- 1. Use screw protectors. These can be hidden with the use of wooden dowels. The process is slower and more expensive but leaves a better appearance.
- 2. Distancing the countertop from the cabinet is a trend. However, when doing this you should leave a large enough space (ideally 30cm or more) so that it is easy to clean. Tight spaces mean more wear and tear on the furniture from using wipes or a broom.
- The baseboards must be made of more resistant materials. It is recommended not to use the same melamine as the cabinets since you won’t get the same lifetime use at floor level.
Interior Design
Our goal is to be able to design every small interior space ranging from a small apartment to a large home, we can create new environments and styles; we want to transform housing situations, choose the right materials and colors suitable for the environment; we create a system in perfect balance between the harmony of full and empty spaces, between beauty and functionality, the goal is to create comfort and respect for the environment.
We can create an arrangement of the furniture to make the housing module comfortable and welcoming. We focus on the objective of the balance between different parts of an environment, in harmony between the clutter of the full spaces and the use of empty spaces, taking into account the trends of taste and the evolution of styles in the cultural and social context, interpreting the needs and expectations of the customer. We have excellent experience in the rules of marketing and computer programs, such as 2D and 3D AutoCAD; a good aesthetic sensitivity, understanding your customer’s tastes with many innovative ideas, and creating new solutions on aesthetic, functional, and practical aspects.
5D Planning
In the renovation of your home, every detail must be thought of to be contextualized in a way that is consistent with the vision of the whole. The arrangement of the furnishings must be designed with the interior spaces; the materials must be chosen according to the style of the house; the colors must be combined with the lights and decorations. Whether in the renovation or simply changing the furnishings and decorations, the 5D Planner design is very useful, to see the final result in advance and make any changes.
A very practical solution especially for those who intend to renovate, renovate or design the desired house, with the provision of all the useful tools to create 2D and 3D floor plans, customize environments through a catalog of objects. The possibility of creating the appearance of the interior of any room, in order to get a very clear idea of what you intend to achieve in reality. Therefore, you can use your ideas, wishes and the budget you want to invest in; thanks to years of experience in the field of material design, furniture and interior design, we will turn your wishes into a real project.
The Planner 5D design uses a parametric software, which works on the design of interiors at 360 °, thanks to the creation of various interior environments; kitchens, open spaces, bedrooms, living rooms, bathrooms and other rooms, allowing you to compose and modify the rooms of the house in real time and choose between interior finishes. With the 5D Software Planner it is possible to carry out detailed and realistic tests of your project, using the 2D mode to create floor plans and project diagrams with the various measures and with the various furnishing accessories; the 3D mode to explore and modify what has been designed from every angle. The option to change colors, patterns and materials to create walls, floors, furniture and much more in an extraordinary way, even adapting them in size according to your needs.
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