They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, and this
holds true no matter how large or small your home is. For some homeowners, the opportunity to
design and install a new kitchen is like a dream come true. There are many ways that great kitchen design
and expert installation can add value to your home, while enhancing the way you
live. So, what features and designs
inspire some of the most beautiful custom kitchens today? Here are some tips of the trade for today’s
kitchen design and renovations.
First Things First, What Inspires the Layout?
Many homeowners want to make sure they incorporate their
beautiful outdoor views from the kitchen.
Designing the layout with plenty of windows to take advantage of the
view can be challenging. At the same
time you are maximizing the views, you need to
decide the type of appliances that will be purchased for the kitchen and where
the cabinets will go. By balancing these
three key features you ensure beauty, as well as function for an area of the
home families enjoy the most.
Almost all of our homeowners request a design that will
accommodate professional grade appliances, so this is one of the first things a
homeowner will need to decide before a kitchen plan is created.
Function or Beauty – No Need to Pick Just One!
Once the layout is complete, it’s time to talk about the
specifics. With an array of functional
options for kitchen cabinets from dish organizers to oversized drawers for pots
and partitioned cabinets for serving platters, today’s cabinets can accommodate
almost every small appliance and kitchen accessory available and provide
solutions that are not only functional, but add to the beauty of the kitchen
design. No longer are the days when
countertops are used to store small appliances and kitchen accessories, now you
can customize cabinet or pantry areas to put these items out of sight until you
need them.
In addition, features like glass insets on your cabinet doors,
or even open cabinet shelving can provide a unique, yet functional storage
solution for any style home. Your custom
kitchen can now be just as beautiful as it is functional!
Focal Points Are Not Just for the Living Room
Custom kitchen designs can be inspired by something as
simple as an incredible light fixture over the center island, or even a wine
storage solution within the cabinets. No
matter what your personal style is, choosing a focal point for your kitchen
that speaks to your lifestyle or design preferences can set the tone for the
kitchen and all the areas that are open to this heart of your home.
Finishes and Details to Make a Statement
Many homeowners tend to choose finishes for their cabinets
that are white, or light painted. Light
grey colors are currently trending and more requests for moldings like stacked
crown and under cabinet molding are popular to give the cabinets a more
finished look. Moldings are also used to
hide the under-cabinet lighting that many homeowners are choosing to install.
Kitchens are the place where families and friends like to
hang out and enjoy relaxed entertaining.
Inspiration for kitchen design can come from just about anywhere.
No matter the size of your kitchen or the outside view, we can make the heart of
your home both beautiful and functional.
If you are ready to redesign and renovate your kitchen, we would love to
help. Please contact Interiors by JohnHenry, decorator and licensed contractor today for more information on how to
design your dream kitchen, bath or other interior space
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