Trends to Consider Integrating Into Your Kitchen Renovation

One of the most impactful changes that you can make to your home is your kitchen. Since the kitchen is the heart of the home, it is likely that you and your family will gather in this space on a regular basis. Furthermore, if you are an avid cook, the appearance and functionality of your kitchen will have a direct influence on your mood plus how you work in the kitchen. While some people will be heavily influenced by their inherent style, here are some changes you can make that will work irrespective of what theme you have in mind for your kitchen. The following article lists a few trends that you should consider integrating into your kitchen renovation.

Custom open joinery

Storage, undeniably, is one of the most critical elements of a functional kitchen. However, while closed cabinets were the norm for decades, they tend to add a feeling of limited space in the kitchen. If you want to create the illusion of airiness in the kitchen, you should opt for open shelving during your renovation. The open shelves will make the kitchen look bigger for two main reasons. Firstly, since the cabinets are open, they do not interrupt the seamlessness of the walls. Secondly, with all your crockery showcases, the walls seem more ornamental rather than the custom joinery protruding from the walls!

Vibrant upholstery

For your kitchen to function as a living space, you need to include seating in the form of benches, chairs or even bar stools along the island. But just because you are adding upholstered items does not mean that they should be in muted colours that will not breathe life into the kitchen. While a subtle colour palette is great for the walls and your floor, the upholstery should be characterised by colourful prints and patterns so that the seating can add visual interest to the kitchen. Not to mention that pairing these colourful pieces with a neutral palette also helps with enhancing the overall visual appeal of your kitchen.

Butcher-block benchtops

No matter what your interior design scheme for your kitchen, this space does need some warmth to reflect its role as the heart of the home. And one of the best places to inject this warmth is in the benchtops. While there is a myriad of benchtop materials that you can choose, nothing can compare to the rustic allure of butcher block. This material adds a certain charisma to the space and ensures that the benchtops complement your custom joinery. As long as you have the butcher block sealed, you can be assured that maintaining them will be as simple as washing them on a periodic basis. You should also invest in mineral oil to retain their original shine.