Updating your kitchen is an exciting time. This home improvement offers incredible value for both your home and the life of your family. It also gives you the opportunity to include the latest styles, features, and design innovations. Think about these three modern design ideas for new kitchens and consider if any (or all) can be included in your remodeling project.
Poured Concrete Countertops
Not a completely new idea, poured concrete countertops have gone from utilitarian designs and constructions to the trendiest styles in modern kitchen design. By hiring a skilled concrete countertop contractor, you can choose virtually any shape and size of form. The concrete used can also be tailored to your likings, with additives for both color and style.
Some homeowners are actually embedding items of personal importance on countertops. Imagine seeing the seashells she collected from her family vacation to the shore on your kitchen counter. Or you can find interesting and modern pieces of recycled glass or ceramic and add them to the concrete for a unique look.
Multi-Level Kitchen Islands
This style of kitchen island lends itself to multiple uses, including dining, meal prep, and even a display of magnificence items. The idea is to create different levels within an island, with various sizes of cabinets and counters. You can style one end to be a breakfast bar with seating and even include a built-in sink or stove for added versatility.
Some other features that take an island from standard to spectacular include a wine rack, glass display shelves, and natural stone counters. Think about designing for a geometric shape instead of the common rectangle and if your kitchen doesn’t work with an island, consider a multi-level peninsula.
Unique pendant style lighting
Spotlights are a good choice for the kitchen as they offer good general lighting and value, but they don’t do much for a sleek look, it’s more of a modern look. Try installing several groups of pendant lights in your place. These can be designed in almost any style to suit your tastes and when hung from the ceiling and grouped correctly, the pendants bring a high level of brightness to the kitchen.
Try installing them in groups of 3 or 5 (depending on size) and experiment with various heights. For spot lighting in prep areas, keep them low and close to the counter, while for general room lighting, pendants can be hung a bit higher. This type of light works great for any ceiling height, from low to high, making it a versatile product for many UK homes.
These attractive looks and styles for new kitchens ensure a more up-to-date and modern home that the whole family can enjoy.