The kitchen is one of the best rooms in the house to renovate or improve because it is one of the most-used spaces in the entire house. This is where you will whip up tasty beverages and mouth-watering meals. It is also where all the juiciest stories between friends are shared and many families love to utilise the kitchen when they do some crafting or tend to do homework.
Why is this room so popular? We say it is all in the design. Kitchens are usually well-illuminated, they offer lots of work surfaces in the form of an island with some bench seats, and it is the one space that is designed to be easily cleaned. If your kitchen isn’t a fun space to work or gossip in then it is high time to freshen up this part of your home.
Let’s take a look at some of the best concepts that can make your kitchen more functional and stylish.
- Choose Rounded Cabinets
Most kitchens are designed with square cabinets and perfect 90-degree corners or angles. While this angular design is perfect for creating a seamless floor-to-ceiling kitchen effect, it can make your spaces appear a bit boxy, especially if the cabinets don’t reach wall-to-wall. Rounded cabinetry is still pretty new but can be an ideal option if you want any sharp corners or edges in your kitchen space.
These rounded edges can soften up the look of your kitchen while maintaining the sleekness of your spaces. As you can imagine, the smoother, rounded trimmings and edges at the ends of cabinets or islands are also much safer for little ones.
- Stand-Alone Cupboards
Stand-alone cupboards are becoming more and more popular in residential kitchens because it is part of the sustainable and minimalist kitchen trend. With this effect, antique stand-alone cupboards can be repurposed and integrated with your modern floor-to-ceiling cabinets. The freestanding cabinet will break down that seamless or uniform look and will add a touch of classic charm. If you coat your stand-alone kitchen in a beautiful paint colour, this repurposed piece of furniture will become a true statement piece.
- Permanent Colours that Pop
It is quite popular to add a splash of colour to your kitchen by investing in accent pieces like bright-coloured cookware, vases, and appliances. However, this year, it might just be popular to add a permanent colour splash to your space. Instead of keeping all cabinets uniform, choose one that you can paint a bright and bold colour. The pop of brightness will add lots of interest to your spaces and is perfect for drawing attention to collectable, antique, or rare dinnerware items. You can also use your pop of colour as a backsplash to add a bit of contrast or underneath your island to draw the focus towards this part of your kitchen.
- Consider Reed Textures
Reeding is a perfect surface material to use on your cabinet doors or island base if you want to create more dimension oor need to add textural charm to your space. You can use the reed texture effect on various areas like cabinet doors, the backsplash area, accent walls, or the ceiling. Just don’t go overboard with this effect or your spaces can become difficult to keep clean and maintain.
Professional Kitchen Design in Melbourne
If you want your kitchen to look fantastic but don’t know where to start or what concepts to try then it is best to get help from experts. At Alexander Pollock Interior Design, we specialise in interior renovations and we can help you create the perfect user-friendly and stylish kitchen. Call us now to find out how we can help.
