Kitchens in the south of Tenerife

Kitchens in south Tenerife are shaped by the light and the sea. In Adeje, Arona, Los Cristianos, Granadilla and San Miguel, many get direct sun for much of the day, are a short distance from the sea and often belong to homes that are let out or whose owners spend periods away. All of that changes which materials to choose and how to organise the work.

Materials that stand up to sun and salt air

The first decision is to choose doors, hardware and worktops that will not deteriorate in the light and the sea air. Strong sun coming through large windows and terrace doors fades some low-end laminates and can yellow poor-quality white lacquers. That is why we recommend finishes with good stability against ultraviolet light, especially on the units facing the window.

Salt air attacks anything metal. Hinges, drawer runners, handles and legs need to be made of materials treated against corrosion, because in seafront homes ordinary parts end up rusty within a few seasons. For the worktop, porcelain and ultra-compact surfaces cope well with the sun and with changes in temperature when the kitchen opens onto the terrace.

Kitchens for holiday lets and rentals

A rental kitchen needs to withstand heavy use by people who do not look after it as their own. That calls for plain doors that are easy to clean, worktops that do not stain easily, well-sealed edges and drawers with sturdy runners.

It is also worth thinking about replacements. If a door or a handle breaks between two bookings, it is easier to replace when the kitchen uses finishes and sizes that can be ordered again. In small apartments, the kitchen is usually fitted out with integrated appliances and a straight or L-shaped layout that leaves room for a table.

Kitchens open to the terrace

In the south, life is lived largely outdoors, and a kitchen open to the living room with access to the terrace is a very common layout in new and renovated homes. It works when the cooking area is away from the draught coming through the door, the cooker hood has enough power for an open space and the worktop carries on into a breakfast bar or peninsula that acts as a transition.

If you have a large terrace, some owners complement the indoor kitchen with an outdoor kitchen for the barbecue and meals outside. For the indoor layout, look at the key points of open-plan kitchens.

Coordinated works if you do not live on the island

If you live in mainland Spain or in another country and cannot be at the works, the process can be organised so that you decide remotely: a 3D proposal, a written quote, a choice of finishes from photographed samples and progress photos at each stage.

What we do need is a contact person for access to the property and, if it is in a building, to know the community’s rules on working hours, use of the lift and removal of rubble. With that sorted, you can start with the design of your kitchen and estimate the cost with the price calculator.