The kitchen is often described as the heart of the home and it’s something that you want to work hard to design and decorate so it’s a space to enjoy for years to come. Your kitchen is likely going to see a lot of wear and tear. Typically, a kitchen space will last a decade or so if well maintained. If you’re looking to update your kitchen this year, perhaps it’s outdated or in need of a bit of TLC. Here’s everything you need to know when creating a bespoke kitchen that’s inviting.
Add a kitchen island
A kitchen island really is the focal point when it comes to creating a kitchen that’s inviting and immediately catches your eye as you walk into the space.
It’s the meeting point where guests come together at the beginning of the evening before making their way into the dining room. You can serve drinks on the island, entrees or nibbles to satisfy your loved ones before sitting down for a meal.
With a kitchen island, you need an ample amount of space. There’s a fine line between having space for a kitchen island and then forcing one into the space and having very little room to navigate around.
If you’re looking for bespoke finishes in your kitchen, then it’s worth considering bespoke kitchens that offer an island as part of the kit available.
Install cabinet lighting inside and out
Cabinets are a staple within the kitchen and the more you have, the more space and storage you have for all your odds and sods. Some homes might have too much in the way of cabinets, and some remain empty. Others might not have enough, which results in various kitchen utensils spilling out onto kitchen counters and reducing the space you have available.
Cabinet lighting is a great way to add an element of luxury to your kitchen space. Not enough kitchen spaces make use of lighting that can be attached underneath cabinets and even inside the cabinets themselves.
It can make navigating your kitchen space in the evenings, in particular, a lot easier. Need that middle-of-the-night glass of water? It’s better when you’ve got LED strip lights or spotlights within the cabinets to help guide your path to the tap.
Use warm colours and tones
Warm colours and tones are great for kitchen spaces. Anything too neutral or light in colour will likely show up the daily dirt and grimness created in the space. Not only that but the wear and tear is likely to be more noticeable too.
Provide a dining nook
A dining nook is a great addition to the kitchen and can be an alternative to a dining space if you don’t have the extra dining room available in the home.
Even for those with a dining room available in the home, adding a dining nook in the kitchen offers an alternative space to dine and to add a change of scenery to your morning breakfast or evening meal.
With a dining nook, it’s more intimate and provides a more inviting element to the newly designed kitchen.
Add washable rugs for texture and design
Washable rugs are great for the kitchen space. While rugs in a kitchen aren’t typically found in these spaces, usually because there are a lot of spillages that happen, washable rugs are a useful addition.
With washable rugs, you get an additional texture to the space and there’s an assortment of designs and themes that the rug can add to your kitchen interior design. If you’re looking to add more texture and design to a kitchen space, think about adding some artwork to the room too. It’s often not featured in the kitchen but can make a big difference to its appearance.
Upgrade your white goods and appliances
Creating a bespoke kitchen that’s inviting is all about appearance. However, you should also consider what appliances are currently in the room and what might need an upgrade.
From integrated microwaves and dishwashers to adding some new white goods for those that are currently in bad shape. While white goods and appliances are relatively long-lasting, you should be looking to replace these when they’re no longer serving their function, or hindering your kitchen design and layout.
Ideally, you want white goods and appliances that are compact and fit flush with the rest of the kitchen design and decor.
Creating a bespoke kitchen is a great way to update your home and give it that level of luxury that it’s been missing.
