Considering that many people consider the kitchen the heart of the home, its appearance sets the tone for the appeal of your entire house. And whether you cook often or simply like to sit around the kitchen island with friends having a few bevvies, renovating this room to update its appearance is quite a thrilling endeavour. Gone are the days when ultramodern chrome accents and lacquered cabinets were a staple In Aussie homes. Instead, there has been a gradual shift in focus to minimalist themes with a spotlight on the intermarriage of form and function. Nevertheless, with the myriad of trends to arouse your interest, it can be challenging to determine what will work best for your kitchen. To help you with inspo for your kitchen renovation, here are a few trends that can make this space pop.
One or more storage walls
One of the first changes that homeowners make when remodelling their kitchen is to upgrade their cabinetry. And while there is nothing wrong with traditional cabinets, you may want to consider maximising on organisation by installing storage walls. Instead of a row of cabinets, you select one or more walls that will have cabinets from top to bottom. To break up the monotony of the cabinets on the wall, you may want to consider integrating drawers that can store the small stuff whereas the large items go into the multiple cabinets. In addition to eliminating clutter by increasing storage space in the kitchen, cabinet walls can also add visual interest to the room when you opt for aesthetically pleasing doors.
Natural building materials
Natural supplies are, undeniably, much more warm and subtle than their engineered counterparts such as stainless steel and chrome. If your kitchen is characterised by metallic accents, switching them out for natural materials will add a soft touch to the kitchen while also making you feel one with nature. Some of the popular supplies that you can consider include timber accents marble benchtops and more. When deliberating on a finish, choose matte, as this will subdue these materials, making them a discreet addition to the space.
Fluted glass over plain glass
You have likely come across fluted glass in your grandparents' home. Characterised by its textured surface, this material was highly popular in kitchen and overall residential design in decades past. Nonetheless, this does not mean it is outdated. Fluted glass is steadily making a comeback and it is now used for shelving applications to add some oomph to the walls. Moreover, if you opt for closed shelving, the textured appearance of the fluted glass obscures the contents within and this adds clean lines to the space.
Reach out to a professional who provides kitchen renovations for more information.
Share5 August 2020
When my husband and I bought our first house, we went out of our way to find a property that was suited to young professionals such as ourselves. So when my ageing mother had to move in with us last year, we instantly knew that the house was going to need some changes to accommodate her. We had both our kitchen and our bathroom remodeled, and we couldn't be happier with the results. We were surprised to find that with some careful planning and clever design, it was possible to create living spaces that worked great for me, my husband, and my mum. I hope you'll enjoy these posts about what I learned during the process.
