When renovating your kitchen, you want it to be as modern, on trend and functional as possible, and with this in mind, here are some must haves for the perfect kitchen:
A great oven
Not only should your shiny new oven represent the style, taste and size of your kitchen, but it should meet your cooking needs, too. Do you want a wall-mounted oven or a big, freestanding one that makes a real impact?
A pop of color
Kitchens seem to have been stuck in a neutral rut for the past decade or so (think white cabinetry and beige countertops), and it’s only in the last few years that people have begun to introduce vibrant, bright colors into the space. As well as bright colors, you could also try using different materials in your kitchen, such as timber veneers.
An all-purpose stovetop
Gas stovetops can bring a warmth and appeal to a kitchen that an electric one simply can’t, but there’s no doubt that induction stoves provide safer cooking and are easier to clean. Consider whether you want a sleek, modern stove or a more traditional looking one, and whether you want a 2-in-1 stovetop with integrated ventilation, which prevents you from having to buy a rangehood.
Adjustable lighting
With kitchens being used for a variety of purposes, it’s important to have lighting that can be adjusted according to your needs. For food prep, you might want a brighter light so that you can see what you’re doing, while for a late night soiree, softer, dimmer lighting might be more atmospheric. Go for LED strips under cabinetry, strong overhead lighting for cooking, and a small wall or pendant light for later in the evening.
Plenty of storage
Nowhere is storage more important than in a small kitchen, but by using every inch of space from floor to ceiling, you can opt for cabinetry that is tall and narrow, to help keep clutter to a minimum and make the space look and feel less cramped. Drawers are a wonderful space saving storage solution in a kitchen, and large, deep ones can be used to store all manner of kitchenalia.
A butler’s pantry
If you’ve got a lot of space for your new kitchen, why not have a butler’s pantry put in for extra storage and convenience. For storing pantry goods to benchtop appliances, if you can fit one in, you won’t regret it!
Achieving the right type of kitchen to suit your taste and match all of your requirements, need not be difficult if you choose to work with an experienced renovation company. Once you’ve found the right company, your kitchen will be transformed within a matter of weeks, and you can start enjoying your wonderful new space in whatever way you choose.