How to get your dream kitchen furniture

This eBook is a reflection of my experience in the furniture industry, built over more than 10 years of working with custom, non-standard furniture projects. During my time as a sales manager and project manager, I answered thousands of the same questions from clients, interior designers, and even architects. I witnessed the same mistakes being made repeatedly — and, like everyone else, I made my share of them too. But every mistake became a lesson, helping me understand what works, what doesn’t, and why.

I deeply respect every professional in this field — from interior designers and architects to furniture makers and sellers. Yet, I’ve seen impressive, well-planned projects created by clients on their own. I’ve met people who worked with top professionals but still wanted a second opinion before making important decisions.

This eBook focuses specifically on kitchen furniture, because it’s often the most complex, technically demanding, and expensive part of furnishing a home. However, the ideas, tips, and advice you’ll find here can easily be adapted to any type of furniture project — whether it’s a wardrobe, home office, or a complete interior renovation.

The truth is, when it comes to creating kitchens, homes, offices, or any personal space, there’s no single rule that fits everyone. Every project is unique, every person’s needs are different. But by sharing our knowledge, ideas, and experiences, we can help each other avoid common mistakes and create spaces that truly work for us.

This eBook is designed to help you ask the right questions, make better decisions, and approach your kitchen furniture project with confidence. Whether you’re working with a professional team or managing it yourself, I hope it will be a valuable tool on your journey to creating your dream kitchen — and beyond.

Introduction

Definitions

Part I

1. Interior designer, furniture maker, or furniture designer?

• Interior Designer

• Furniture Designer

• Furniture Manufacturer

2. What's the best way to talk to furniture manufacturers and designers?

• Who cares the most about your furniture?

• Exploitation

• Think about the future

• Image of professionals

• Practical Tips

3. Kitchen layout

• The Perfect Kitchen Furniture Option

• Ordinary Kitchen

4. Furniture Color

5. Furniture Project - what is it?

• What does a professional furniture project look like?

• Why do I need furniture drawings and dimensions?

• Why are visualizations needed?

• Why is it important to specify materiality?

• Why is it useful to indicate the direction of the door?

• Lighting

• Address of the object

• Floor Plan

6. Furniture makers - company or craftsman?

• Labor cost - earnings or expenses?

• The size of the manufacturing company

• Image of the furniture maker

7. How are prices for furniture calculated?

• Additional Tips

8. How can you save money on furniture?

• If the price is too high

9. How long does it take to make furniture?

10. Installation of furniture

• Prepared premises

• Clean rooms

• Electricity Indoors

• Indoor lighting

• Suitable conditions for installers

• The connections for electricity and plumbing

• Admissions

• Don't stand behind the workers

• Tea or coffee

• Closing the Project

11. Maintenance of furniture

Part II

12. Panel for furniture

• What is the difference between MDF and TFL:

13. How much does a furniture panel cost?

• TFL- Laminated particle board

• MDF - wood dust panel

• Laminated MDF

• Other furniture panels

• Wood veneer

• Solid wood

14. Kitchen Worktops

• Regular kitchen countertops, 4cm (1.57 in) thick

• Regular kitchen countertops, 2cm (0.79 in) thick

• Compact HPL Worktops

• Artificial Stone

• Natural Stone

• Tile Worktops

• Wooden Worktops

• Stainless Steel Worktops

15. Furniture Mechanisms

• Drawers

• Hinges

• Door Lift Mechanisms

• Push-open facades

16. Kitchen Lighting

17. Furniture Handles

18. Kitchen Sinks

• Waste Sorting

• Bathroom Furniture

19. Household appliances

• Built-in refrigerator

• Range hood

• Standard household appliances

That's all for now

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