5 Thoughts About: Kitchen Design
My Favorite room is hands down the kitchen
What makes a great kitchen? It’s all about using what you love, finding your style, and enjoying the creativity of cooking a great meal.
A few years ago, I began considering Kitchen details for a house we were renovating. At the time, I wasn’t busy with work, so cooking was, and still is, a much-loved ritual and a way to unwind. Fast forward to today: I never seem to have the time to cook.
But having said that, I still find refuge in the kitchen. It makes me feel grounded and organized. And I love food…who doesn’t?
I thought I would share a few of my favorite “Chefy” kitchen details and why I love them so much.
#1
This is a very modest kitchen size-wise but has incredible pantry storage running on both sides of a long hallway. I like to use furniture in kitchen design, and this kitchen is somewhat “unfitted” in that the built-ins are hidden, and the table becomes the stand-out. I enjoy kitchen islands, but I love anything you can chop on, spill on and otherwise make a big mess on. Now we use this table not only as a work surface, but we love to eat here.
#2
Tile all the way up. If you can…do it. Tile is the best way to add texture to an otherwise plain surface.
Reclaimed wood on simple brackets work overtime in this small corner.
Edit your collections and items to just a few to avoid the feeling of clutter.
#3
Add some shelves. Even if you are not a fan of open shelving, add just a few small shelves for collections and the items you use daily.
It can be a place for art, a small pot of greenery, or spices and herbs. Get creative and change your shelf displays often to keep it fresh and fun.
#4
Plan for sight-lines to other rooms. Many new homes now have the kitchen and family spaces all as one. I like this idea but I also don’t want to feel like I’m cooking in my living room. A little bit of separation can be a wonderful way to keep the cook and the kids happy
#5
Create a budget and try to stick with it. Changes are always inevitable in kitchen design but planning and sourcing as far ahead of time as possible is the key to a great finished room. That might just mean you buy a sink ( the great big huge one at 50% off) and let it sit in the garage for a year. When you see a great find trust your instincts and buy it.
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