There are endless ways to play with the interior design in your kitchen. Although remodeling is a large project, some aspects of interior design can be achieved even with small details.
When it comes to the interior design of your kitchen space, every element makes an impact on the final look and feel, so it’s important to work with an interior designer who can help you bring the full package to life. From chairs to colors, lighting, and layouts, there are myriad details to consider in any remodeling process.
Here are 5blox, we love helping our customers transform their kitchens into a place of self-expression. In this article, we will review some tips you can incorporate with your interior designer to help make your kitchen the space you have hoped for.
Ultimately, your kitchen is a space to gather with family and friends to bring people together. When you are remodeling, it’s a great time to restructure the seating options and layout within your kitchen to allow for various types of social interaction.
A standard element to include is a kitchen island, which not only offers functional properties in terms of adding counter space, but it also allows for casual and relaxed seating so that guests can hang out while you cook or so that everyone can stand around a communal table in a less formal way.
Some homes have separate dining areas, but others choose to incorporate a dining table within the kitchen, which can create less formality than a dining room, and also can help make the kitchen feel cozy and welcoming.
Finally, if you and your family like to have quiet mornings, read the newspaper while having coffee, or tend to sit at the table comfortably while working on a laptop, you may want to consider a cozy breakfast nook that can set a quiet and peaceful tone within an area of the space.
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Patterns can be intimidating, but they are one of the best interior design tools you can use to make your kitchen personalized and express your individual taste. There are three main opportunities to play with patterns in a kitchen set:
Each option can bring a central theme or feel to a room through a bold and daring piece. A pattern can ground the rest of the interior design decisions, such as color scheme, by offering an area of focus amid all your other appliances and furniture elements.
What kind of energy do you like to have in your home and your kitchen? Do you want a clean and light feel, or do you prefer a cozy romantic atmosphere? Each of these options, and everything in between, can be achieved through lighting. Consider installing items like:
Additionally, playing with your kitchen’s color palettes will allow you to set the tone for the space. Some common palettes are all-whites and neutrals, which can be suitable for a bright and airy feel; black and white tones, which can help you achieve a classic or minimal look; playful wood tones, which can create a cozy warmth; or even navy’s and olive greens, which have become increasingly popular in recent years.
One easy way to personalize your kitchen is to play with the hardware you use on your cabinets and experiment with types of metals. Stainless steel and chrome are common choices, but alternatively, cabinets can feature black, gold, or other color finishes or even have push doors with no hardware to keep the surfaces hyper-clean and minimal.
Another alternative is to source vintage or antique hardware, which can begin to introduce glass, shapes, and patterns into the small knobs on your cabinet doors.
When playing with various metals, ensure you have the full picture in mind so that any juxtapositions look intentional and not chaotic or mismatched.
One challenge in any kitchen is merging aesthetics with function. Moreso than any other room in the house, the kitchen requires significant and efficient storage. Beyond your cabinets, there are many ways you can play with storage solutions depending on the look you are going for. Some options include:
Reach out to us for a consultation with an interior designer so we can start bringing your kitchen space to life.
