And before you go thinking rugs aren’t practical in a kitchen, they can be, you just have to choose the right fabric, color and pattern. Top choice for us would be a hardwearing jute rug that will hide scuffs and stains. You could also go for a rug that’s already ‘worn’ – you know the ones that already look they have been in someon’s home for decades.
- A bright shade of powder blue on your cabinets and kitchen island looks like a breath of fresh air.
- While base unit cupboards are typically 540mm deep, you might add shallower ones at 380mm deep to make use of space on the “non-working” side of an island, behind bar stools, for storing items used only occasionally.
- But this white kitchen by Synergistic Development solves that problem.
- “We added a gabled skylight over the center island to help bring in natural light and act as an architectural ‘crown’ in an otherwise simple space,” says Palmieri.
‘First, think carefully about how you wish to use the space and your requirements,’ advises Damian Wright, senior designer at Smallbone. Quartz is an enormously popular alternative to marble that is less porous and easier to maintain while offering a similar look. This makes it unlikely that quartz will go out of style anytime soon.
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Kitchens during the 1960s were also designed for the average American family and were very similar in terms of size and features. Kitchens during the 1950s were also very dark and had low ceilings. Many kitchens during the 1950s did not have a kitchenette and were only accessible through the main kitchen.
- We’re treating it more like a living room than a kitchen, and it’s working out well.
- One way to keep a cohesive look is by sticking to a similar color scheme for the contrasting patterns.
- The layout prioritizes efficiency, ensuring a smooth flow between cooking and cleaning zones—core aspects of Fisher & Paykel’s design philosophy.
- As homeowners seek to connect with nature and embrace the beauty of the outdoors, designers are exploring innovative ways to integrate landscape elements into interior spaces.
- Alternatively, we can visit your home for a consultation fee of $220 including GST.
Steele Marcoux is the Editor in Chief at VERANDA, covering design trends, architecture, and travel for the brand. Plus, they prove once and for all that streamlined style can be warm and inviting. Visit the Bosch showrooms in Johannesburg and Cape Town to discover our range. Where some might see a corner, others find a cosy breakfast nook with banks that double as extra storage for pots, pans and small appliances. ‘High capacity, well-sited storage is essential to keep everything neat and tidy, providing a clutter-free space that’s a pleasure to use,’ says Danny Lay, Sales Director, Caple. ‘The graphical and playful impact that the backsplash has on this space is a real conversation-starter,’ says Irene Gunter, Co-Founder of Gunter & Co.