Creating the perfect kitchen is not about just considering shape, size, flow, hookups, pluses and minuses.
Think of the work triangle to get your kitchen moving at the fastest pace. This barebones layout keeps stove, sink, and fridge close together to service.
Style
The best kitchen design lies in the way you will use the room. Getting the style right depends on your plans of what you want to do with this space in your home and talking to a designer can help you achieve that.
Work Zones
Afford separate zones to do the prep work, the cooking and the cleaning. Just be sure they have everything for each job just comfortably enough that more than one person can work at the same time.
Materials
Make sure it’s made from something you can dress up and wipe clean. It’s often used in the kitchen and there are splashes and spills that happen so you want the material to be durable.
Unity and harmony can bring symmetry and harmony to any kitchen design, so go with matte black on important features to tie everything together.
Layout
Kitchen design is crucial for it and has to be set up for the best flow of movement and traffic, in order to maximize the space.
Most common is the galley, where you’ll have cabinets and appliances attached to one wall. But if you have the room, add an island for more counter space and seating.
It also needs to be placed in such a way that refrigerator doesn’t clash with the wall. Put it behind a pantry or wall so it doesn’t take up so much room in your kitchen. Ensure it is also near the sink and oven so it is convenient.
Budget
Materials in your kitchen are needed to be functional and affordable. Go to design showrooms and see what materials are available and chat with designers.
The kitchen is a place where mixing can add personality, personality, and substance. The contrast in textures and finishes between, for example, quartz worktop and wood butcher block makes a nice look.
Consider buying natural products with colours that coordinate with the rest of your kitchen’s color palette, for example, greys and creams if you have a contemporary kitchen, or browns and beiges if you have more of a traditional kitchen.
Materials
When it comes to materials for your kitchen, there are a number of options. To limit your options and narrow down your hunt, head to specialty design showrooms to get an idea of what fixtures and finishes are available.
Congregate pieces for a dynamic area. Tissue work is interesting, can be removed if you need to go back later on in the process.
Remember that a kitchen should also work. The easiest way to save time and energy is to keep the common objects nearby so you can reach them when you are preparing food – for example, mugs for coffee should be placed near the coffee machine to facilitate morning routine. You also want tin foil and plastic wraps in reach of cooking surfaces.
Colors
Kitchens are places where you are constantly using it and therefore you want durable materials to last for the long term, so for a timeless, permanent style choose neutral shades of white, grey and brown for cabinets, floors and countertops.
White is easier to spot with dirt, stain and fingerprints than dark, but it can illuminate a small kitchen and make it appear larger. Light colors and stains-resistant countertops and easy-care backsplashes are your design dream combination.
In need of a statement piece, use dark blues and dark greens. Buttery yellow is a perennial that transcends styles and looks, and Sherwin Williams’ 2024 Color of the Year, Naval, signals a trend toward earthy shades that are supportive of health and wellbeing. Be comfortable with this colour and a pattern backsplash and wicker chairs.