7 Expert Tips for a Luxurious Kitchen Look
Want to make your kitchen renovation look more luxurious? Read on for some inspiring tips.
Go Natural
■Design: The Alchemists Design To give your kitchen a luxurious feel, marble and wood are excellent choices, though they can be pricey. Consider using synthetic materials instead; they can achieve a similar high-end look while being more cost-effective and easier to maintain.
■Design: The Interior Lab When opting for artificial marble, choose ones with natural-looking, realistic patterns. Selecting large slabs (e.g., 120 cm long) reduces seams, making the overall appearance more pleasing. Larger slabs also maintain pattern continuity, minimizing repetitive designs.
■Design: Blend by ImC For wood-grain laminates, opt for ones with fine, subtle patterns. This ensures a more natural transition between panels, making seams less noticeable.
Matching Countertop & Backsplash
■Design: Blend by ImC High-end kitchens often use seamless materials for a clean, unified look. To save money, use two materials in similar colors. This approach maintains a cohesive appearance while being budget-friendly.
Minimize Clutter
■Design: Yang's Inspiration Design A sophisticated kitchen must be tidy and organized. Design appropriate storage solutions based on your needs. If you have many small appliances, consider installing a closed appliance cabinet for convenience and aesthetics. Store snacks and ingredients separately to avoid cluttering the cooking area.
For items that need to be visible, like cooking tools, oils, everyday dishes, knives, dish soap, and cloths, here are some tips to integrate them into your luxurious kitchen:
1.Invest in aesthetically pleasing, high-quality items that are both durable and attractive.
2.Keep the style and color of these items consistent for a unified visual effect.
3.Use attractive containers for storage, which helps with organization and enhances the look.
4.Utilize vertical space for storage to maximize kitchen space and maintain a tidy work area.
■Design: Yang's Inspiration Conceal unsightly electrical outlets by adding panels under upper cabinets or opting for pop-up outlets. This keeps the kitchen looking clean and functional.
Flush Appliances
■Design: Right Angle Studio For a high-end kitchen, ensure that appliances are flush with the cabinet surfaces. This not only creates a sleek, orderly appearance but also enhances safety.
Layout Matters
A luxurious kitchen doesn't require a huge budget; the key is a well-thought-out layout. Start with a work triangle layout, positioning the sink, refrigerator, and stove to form a triangle, ideally with about 120 cm between each element. This enhances both functionality and aesthetics.
■Design: Comfort Home Interior Consider dividing the kitchen into preparation, cooking, cleaning, consumable, and non-consumable zones to suit different habits. Ensure at least 90 cm of walkway space, or more if multiple people will be using the kitchen simultaneously.
■Design: Happe Design Atelier If space is limited, avoid adding an island. While an island can elevate a kitchen's appearance, maintaining proper visual proportions is more important.
Ambiance Lighting
■Design: The Local Inn.terior Lighting fixtures do more than just illuminate; they can significantly enhance the kitchen's ambiance. Eye-catching options like stylish pendants over the island or trendy light strips from the ceiling to the walls can make a big impact. For an even more upscale look, consider hidden lighting fixtures, such as those under cabinets, at the baseboards, or inside glass cabinets.
■Design: Authors Interior & Styling Combine warm and cool lighting to highlight the kitchen's versatility. Warm tones (2,700 - 3,000K) create a cozy, inviting atmosphere for socializing, while cool tones (4,000K) help with focus and are ideal for cooking areas requiring precision.
Integrated Bespoke Handles
■Design: Kuro + Kagi Don’t overlook custom cabinet handles. Although they may add to the cost, they are a wise long-term investment.
■Design: Authors Interior & Styling Integrated handle designs come in various styles, from round holes with contrast panels to nearly invisible recessed grooves, offering options to suit different preferences.
