Top Tips For Styling Your Kitchen | AD

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When it comes to styling your kitchen, there’s a lot of conflicting advice out there. It can be a confusing space to design as function needs to take centre stage over style. However, once you get it right, the kitchen becomes not just the centre and heart of the home, but also an inviting and inspiring place to spend time. Here are a few tips to make styling your kitchen feel less overwhelming.

Find a Cohesive Theme

Before you begin to start styling your kitchen, you should think about what sort of overall look you want it to have. Taking the time to really think about the big picture will help you to avoid making decisions that end up causing things to clash by accident. 

A warm, homely kitchen has little in common with a super-contemporary space but there’s a middle ground too. You can have a professional-level workspace and still create a room where children can relax to do their homework or family can eat together. Contemporary can meet classic, just as it does in many of the designs at this bespoke kitchen company in London.

Lighting

Lighting is an important factor which should not be overlooked when it comes to creating a unified appearance. Lighting workspaces directionally is a great idea – you don’t always want the room flooded with light but may need to see the workspace well whilst cooking. If your kitchen is going to double as a place in which to eat, you can consider a beautiful pendant light over the table. Track lighting is popular in kitchens and creates a modern, clean look.

Functionality

It can be easy to get caught up in the more decorative elements of kitchen styling,  however it is important to remember to keep things functional and convenient. Think about the placement of your utensils and appliances and arrange them in a way which makes using them more convenient, for example, keeping pots and pans close to the stove or storing mugs near to the kettle. Storage should be easy to access and at a good height for everyone who will be using the space.

Accessories

Whether you’re a fan of vintage kitchenware or prefer everything to be modern and complementary, one thing is for sure, you’re going to spend a lot of time finding accessories for your new kitchen. 

Whichever look you prefer, choose a colour scheme which works well with your kitchen units and appliances. Your stove, refrigerator and other tools aren’t going to be replaced very often so ensure they’re classic in colour and style.

Plants and artwork will change the space drastically; experiment with the placement of hanging plants and decorative artworks. Move things around and take photographs to get a clearer picture of what works and what doesn’t.

While kitchen styling can be time-consuming, these tips should make things easier and your beautiful new kitchen should stay looking great for many years to come.