Factors to Keep in Mind When Creating a Spectacular Kitchen
An efficiently designed kitchen is essential in any home, especially if you enjoy entertaining guests in your dining space. What are the essential ingredients of success in this arena?
Koraly Symeou and Patrizia Romeo of Porter Davis’ World of Style provided insights into the latest must-haves in kitchen design – and provided valuable advice about designing the heart of your home.
“Koraly loves designing kitchens; they serve as the heart and center of everyday living, so having an aesthetic and functional kitchen design is an absolute necessity,” she states.
Mix & Match Cabinetry Its First impressions count when entering a space, so consider your overall color scheme before diving into specifics.
Many homemakers are opting for lighter and brighter kitchens, with light timbers becoming particularly fashionable as they create an instantly natural and fresh appearance.
“These colors can be combined with either white or light grey cabinets for an eclectic feel in the kitchen,” notes Patrizia. It is more likely now to use multiple hues throughout one space.
“For three-sided kitchens with three walls of cabinetry, solid wooden surfaces may appear heavy. To add depth and dimension, incorporating different hues can add depth and definition.”
Laminex’s Classic Oak laminate works beautifully with whites and light grays, while light walnut is best suited to mid to dark grey hues.
Consider Incorporating an Oversized Island Bench for Change Within Your Kitchen’s Design If you’re looking to change up any aspect of its design, add an oversized island bench as the centerpiece.
Porter Davis Smart Living range for first-homebuyers allows for some upgrade choices; if entertaining is important to you, installing a large kitchen island could prove priceless.
Versatility of this feature draws buyers in. Add stools for casual dining, or set aside space just for you and friends to sit together over tea.
Marble-look Stone Shrewd home builders and first homebuyers alike are constantly searching for ways to achieve that luxe look on a budget, so it’s no surprise we are witnessing more marble-look stone bench tops being installed in homes.
“White-based stones with grey veins have become more and more fashionable, as well as gray bases with white veins,” according to Patrizia.
Either way, always ensure your decisions complement the overall colour scheme of your space.
Appliances & Wall Towers
Modern kitchens often make use of wall towers to hide appliances. These towers may include wall ovens, an in-built coffee machine, steam oven or microwaves all tucked behind laminated doors for easy storage.
