3 key factors for identifying a high-quality kitchen
A brief guide to buying the best kitchen for your home
Have you just turned the key in the lock of a new home? Are you in the middle of a renovation? We know your to-do list is endless right now, but there is one absolute priority: the kitchen. It isn’t just any room; it is the heart of the home where you will eat every day and host all your friends, where you’ll have breakfast (perhaps in a rush) before work, and where you’ll create your fondest memories. But how do you choose the right one? Here are 3 factors to consider when purchasing a high-quality kitchen.
1. The materials
You can recognise quality furniture even with your eyes closed: you simply need to touch the surfaces. A kitchen worthy of the name must withstand pasta steam, oven heat, sauce splashes and... everyday life. When you are standing in front of a model you love, consider the following:
- the worktop: this is your culinary battlefield. Whether you choose the modern appeal of stainless steel, the elegance of marble, or the durability of quartz, the surface must be easy to clean and scratch-resistant, forgiving the occasional slip of a knife.
- the doors: uniform, refined finishes that are pleasant to the touch are essential. The technical detail that makes all the difference? The edging: when applied to perfection, it protects your kitchen from moisture and the wear and tear of time.
Materials significantly impact the overall value and quality of a kitchen. With Scavolini, you can rely on a wide selection of materials, colours, and finishes to suit every taste.
2. The structure
You know that annoying sensation of a squeaky drawer or a slamming door? That comes down to the “mechanisms” (hinges, arms, runners). It is precisely in the care of these hidden details that Scavolini kitchens prove their value and quality. In fact, our laboratories constantly perform rigorous testing, ensuring that hinges resist over 100,000 cycles and drawers over 60,000 cycles. In plain English? It means you can open that drawer countless times and it will always glide as perfectly as it did on day one. Did you also know that most of our kitchen models feature soft-close hinges? Soft-close hinges preserve the operation of doors and drawers while preventing irritating noises.
3. Bespoke design
A stunning kitchen that is inconvenient to use is not a quality kitchen. This is why it is important to dismiss "off-the-shelf" compositions in favour of custom-sized solutions. With Scavolini, there is no need to worry: thanks to our vast modularity, we can create kitchens that make use of every available millimetre. Whether it involves working around a pillar, managing an irregular wall, or creating a seamless flow into the living room, the result will be an environment “tailor-made” for your space. Scavolini dealers specialise in designing high-quality kitchens perfectly adapted to each customer’s space and budget.
Visit your nearest Scavolini store to design your project together.