The heart of any home is the kitchen. It is often the most utilized and vital space within a house. It is where a family will come together to create a hearty meal. Or where a couple will set the building blocks of their romantic evening together. Or just where a young child might grab a tasty snack!
Sadly not everyone’s kitchens are up to scratch when it comes to functionality or aesthetics. A kitchen should be inviting, stunning, comfortable, practical, and stylish. So today we are going to be offering you 7 interior design tips for creating a stunning modern kitchen!
Establish A Theme
If you’re planning a complete redesign of your kitchen then the first thing you need to do is establish a theme. The main focal points of a kitchen theme are the color palette, materials used for worktops and cupboards, lighting style, and flooring. The idea is that all four elements should complement each other rather than clashing.
Creating A Good Flow
One of the most basic mistakes people make when designing a kitchen is ignoring how well it flows. When we talk about flow we mean the way in which you move through the space available. A kitchen island is one of the best ways to improve the flow of your kitchen. It creates more worktop space for cooking while also clearly designating the pathways. You will also want to ensure your appliances are ordered in such a way that allows you to move seamlessly through your kitchen space while cooking.
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel is one of the simplest, yet most effective ways to give your kitchen a modern look without sacrificing practicality. Most modern design companies now offer a huge range of stainless steel kitchen cabinets in a variety of colors and styles. You don’t need to opt for the classic silver look anymore. Meaning you can easily keep to your kitchen’s theme. I personally love warmer colors like burnt oranges or maroons.
Smart Devices
Smart homes are all the rage lately. They have moved out of the realms of science fiction and become reality. And smart kitchen appliances are some of the most useful and cost effective gadgets out there. Smart fridges in particular are well worth the investment cost. They can track your food stocks and automatically order more when needed. If you have a smart home system like Google or Alexa you can link it up to your smart kitchen appliances to automate a lot of tasks like making your morning coffee.
Kitchen Speakers
A lot of people often see cooking as a chore. But it should be so much more than that. Cooking can be an amazingly fun time where you can let your creativity shine through. Or it can be a fantastic bonding experience for you and your loved ones. And one way to enhance the cooking experience is with music!
To that end you should consider installing smart speakers in your kitchen. The ability to control your music with vocal commands will allow you to get into your cooking flow state while jamming out to your favorite tunes.
Natural Lighting
We briefly talked about the sort of lighting you will want to install in your kitchen. But there is no substitute for natural lighting where you can get it. Which is why, if you’re completely redoing your kitchen from scratch, you should consider changing your windows to allow for more natural light.
A sky light is one of the best additions to any kitchen, if your home has the space for one. It will dramatically change the mood of your kitchen space. Especially if you can get it directly above your kitchen island.
Personalise
As we said above, the kitchen is the heart of any home. And your home should be a reflection of you as a person. So you should try to add some personal touches to your kitchen where possible. This can be as simple as putting some family pictures up on the fridge or having digital photo frames around the countertops.
If you’re lucky enough to have your dining room attached to the kitchen then you might consider hanging some family portraits or other artworks around the space. If you’re a plant lover you could get some herbs and place them along your windows. This is a great way to not only add some nice fragrances to your kitchen but also to add some natural color to the space.
