8 Tips To Remember When Choosing A Kitchen Design
Whether you’re designing an entirely new kitchen or you’re renovating your old one, our kitchen design tips will help you curate a space that you love. At Mo’s StoneX, we believe it’s important for your kitchen space to reflect your personal style and be practical.
In this article, we’ll advise you on how to design your space most effectively, what features to consider within the space and our best kitchen design layout tips. Read on to find out how you can design your kitchen in the best way possible.
1. Plan space for cooking prep
A kitchen is the space where you cook, and to do that you need counter space to chop the ingredients and prepare your food. Ensuring that there’s enough worktop free for this is essential! You don’t want to be prepping in a tiny space just because you neglected it in your kitchen designs. It might be helpful to consider that the more counter space you have, the more you can admire your chosen worktop!
2. Know your appliances
Your kitchen will likely feature a refrigerator, freezer, microwave, oven, and hob. You might have an air fryer, a kettle and a toaster too. These are all things that need a home within your kitchen, and it’s up to you to decide where. Failing to consider where these appliances will work best and most practically in your kitchen will mean the flow of your space won’t be the best it can be.
3. Use the ‘working triangle’ method
The working triangle solution, also known as the ‘kitchen triangle’, states that the three main work areas of the kitchen should form a triangle. These include the sink, the stove and the fridge. Designing your kitchen layout using this tip ensures that your kitchen will have a high level of practicality, making it easy to cook in this space. This layout idea isn’t a necessity, especially since kitchens are now often used as a social space as well as a place to cook.
4. Determine the kitchen island’s function
If you have the space or budget for an island, it’s important to consider what you’ll be using it for. Do you want it to be a breakfast bar? Do you want any cupboard storage? Or do you just want it to act as a sink and food preparation space? The choice is entirely yours, but knowing its function can be helpful when making later decisions.
5. Choose a focal point for the space
Whether it’s a glossy tile backsplash, bright cabinet doors, funky wallpaper, or stunning worktops, having a focal point in your kitchen can really elevate the space. Knowing what you want to be the centre of attention means you can design everything else around it. Choose features that complement one another and match your home aesthetic.
6. Use light colours in small kitchens
To brighten the space and expand the room, use light colours for your kitchen cabinets, walls, and furniture. Try and utilise as much natural light as possible to make the most of your space too. If this isn’t available to you, ensure that your kitchen lighting is bright enough to enhance the space.
7. Include enough storage space
Depending on the size of your family and how many pots, pans, cutlery and crockery you have, you need to customise your storage space accordingly. Take stock of what you plan to store in the cupboards and make sure that your kitchen is designed to hold it! If you want to create a kitchen that is both practical and stylish, consider implementing a range of different cupboard types. Have drawers, cabinets with glass doors, display shelving, and long cupboards. How about wine storage?
8. Choose a practical countertop that suits you
When it comes to countertops, there’s a huge range of options to choose from, including types of material as well as colour, style, and finish. With such a variety of choices, it’s best to consider which material is best suited for your needs. For example, if you don’t want to have to worry about maintenance, quartz and Dekton countertops are an ideal choice as they don’t require regular sealing; simply wipe with a gentle cloth, mild soap, and warm water!
Additionally, you don’t have to forfeit beauty in order to have a practical and durable work surface. Quartz, Dekton, and granite all have long-lasting qualities, including being heat, stain, and scratch-resistant. You can expect a beautiful surface, suited to your interior design style, that will last for years to come. You can find out more about the different types of worktops here.
How Mo’s StoneX Can Help
Mo’s StoneX is an experienced supplier, manufacturer, and installer of premium granite, Dekton and quartz worktops all across the UK. If you’re looking for a top-quality worktop at a competitive price, we should be your first choice.
At Mo’s StoneX, we are committed to delivering exceptional service, expert craftsmanship, and professional installation, ensuring you create a space you’re proud of. Our friendly team of experienced professionals is dedicated to perfection, carefully cutting, polishing, and installing our bespoke worktops to match your exact vision. Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and we aim to exceed your expectations with the final result.
Our extensive selection of colours, styles, and finishes makes it easy to find a worktop that matches your taste at Mo’s StoneX. No matter your interior design wishes, we’re here to help make your dream kitchen.
Fill out our online enquiry form for a free quote today, or get in touch with our team to begin your kitchen transformation!
