Upgrading your kitchen can be expensive, but you don’t need to shell out on loads to give it an upgrade. Here are our top tips for creating your own luxury kitchen…
The perfect kitchen is as beautiful as it is functional, combining elegant style with household utility to create a room that is for more than just cooking. The heart of the home, the modern kitchen has expanded beyond its traditional role and now acts as a hub where friends and family can eat, socialise, and celebrate together. You don’t have to redesign your entire kitchen to give it a new lease of life — there are a few choice touches you can add that will instantly give it a new luxurious feel. Here are our five top tips to help you create your perfect, luxury kitchen.
Upgrade those countertops
One of the most important kitchen design decisions — one that will completely alter the look of your kitchen — is your countertop. Whether you prefer function or style, there are a plethora of options available to choose from, and it pays to invest in quality. If you want that feeling of sophistication, look no further than marble. Both elegant and durable, this sought-after stone will never let you down. If you prefer more of a rustic look that provides some versatility, a butcher block countertop might be a better choice. You can also add under cabinet lighting for a contemporary touch.
Colour match your cooker
Always dependable and providing us with hearty meals, the cooker is at the heart of any kitchen. When it comes to appliances like this, it’s easy for us to just stick with the functional basics, but this is a missed design opportunity. Let your cooker make a statement of its own for a real impact – you could even get a cooker built to your exact spec (we recommend using Colourange service from Britannia) . This way you can match any colour, allowing you to create an appliance that is completely unique to you. Have your cooker seamlessly fit into your kitchen’s colour scheme or have it stand apart with vibrant contrast, the choice is yours.
Add a touch of class with tiles
The beauty of upgrading to kitchen tiles is that you can achieve that luxurious feel without buying the most expensive materials. Whether for your floor, walls, or splash back, porcelain tiles can be made to look like almost any other material you want. Porcelain that mimics marble is a popular choice for a touch of opulence, but there is also a fantastic choice of wood effect tiles that can add a more homely feel to your kitchen. (We love these options from Porcelain Superstore.) There’s a range of colours, designs and prices to choose from, so you’re bound to find something to suit your luxury kitchen here.
Choose an island
Kitchen islands are still a popular feature for homeowners that appreciate a mix of open concept design and functional utility. Islands add a special element to a kitchen, and are ideal for creating extra storage space and work surfaces. There are a wide range of options to choose from depending on your needs. Add some versatility by getting several stools to create a breakfast bar, or have a sink or cooker built-in in to increase functionality.
Get the ambience right with lighting
Light changes a room. We take heed of that advice in every other aspect of our home, but our kitchens can often feature bright main lights for functionality. While you do need lots of light when it comes to cooking, some well-placed secondary lights can be just as useful, but provide more ambience. Individual spot lights above certain areas work well, as does lighting underneath your kitchen cabinets. While everyone has different tastes and each kitchen is unique so it’s hard to recommend specific products, but we love the huge range of collections available from lampandlight — with on-trend coppers and pendant lighting on offer, you’re sure to find something that resonates with you.
You don’t have to redesign your whole kitchen to create a space that feels luxurious — follow our five simple tips and you can bring a brand new lease of life and make a luxury kitchen.
