How can I stylise my kitchen to make it look beautiful?

A beautiful kitchen will bring you daily joy, so it’s easy to see why so many people focus on this room as a design priority. However, when beauty is subjective, it can be hard to know where to start. You should always work to your preferences rather than stick doggedly to current kitchen trends. There are some basic tips and principles, though, that can apply to any kitchen concept to keep it beautiful for you.  

Your kitchen ambience

First of all, you should identify what you want the ambience of your kitchen to be. Is it a social space or a calming haven? Is it the hub of a busy family or somewhere to serve cool canapés? Do you love to entertain, bake, or even work from there? By answering all of these questions, you can start to work out what energy you need from your kitchen and decide how to stylise your kitchen in a way that perfectly reflects your unique lifestyle. This is an ideal starting point from which you can make the room truly beautiful for you

Working from scratch

There are pros and cons to starting a kitchen from scratch. On the plus side, your options are endless, and you can make the space entirely bespoke to your needs and tastes. On the minus, this can feel extremely overwhelming,g and it can be hard to make logical decisions. So how can you stylise a whole kitchen design to make the end product beautiful? 

Layout

How you feel about a space can depend on how you move around it. If you want to stylise the kitchen for both form and function, starting with an intuitive, well-laid-out design is essential for making that room beautiful. Ensure that flexibility is ingrained in your layout; this is why kitchen islands and breakfast bars remain popular. Position your appliances in corresponding areas so you never have to move too far away from a prep area to get to the fridge

Budget

Allocating a budget is more complex than simply trying to keep costs down. In a functional room like a kitchen, you need to select key features for premium spending in areas that are highly visible or experience high traffic. Look for ways to stylise the kitchen by incorporating design elements that reflect your style without compromising on durability. Flooring and work surfaces should be hard wearing and of high quality. Minimise the maintenance for your worktops by choosing granite, marble, or quartz, ensuring these surfaces retain their lustre while meeting the demands of a busy kitchen. 

Storage

Clutter is the enemy of a beautiful kitchen. If you want items out on display, this should be intentional, not just because you’ve run out of cupboard space. Include tall pantry cupboards and deep-layered storage drawers in your kitchen plan. With bespoke storage, you will be able to keep every inch of space in the room practical. This helps to keep your worktops pristine and upholds the beauty of the room.

Making surface changes

Perhaps you are updating your existing kitchen. This normally means that you are set in terms of layout, and there are certain restrictions on your decision-making. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing! There are some key alterations that you can make in an existing kitchen that will elevate the room to become stylistically beautiful. 

Colour scheme

What is a beautiful colour scheme for a kitchen? This is different for everyone. If you want your kitchen to be calm and serene, think about natural shades and neutral tones. Sage green is a classic colour that sets against cool quartz or marble to create a harmonious space. Alternatively, if you prefer an energetic, vibrant space, add pops of colour to your cupboard fronts for an instant transformation.

Materials

Some aspects of your kitchen are easier to refresh than others. Repainting wooden cabinet fronts, for example, is a straightforward thing to do and can change a room. Complement this with corresponding soft furnishings, such as curtains, blinds, and seat cushions. If you have invested in a classic granite or quartz worktop, this will likely blend with a variety of colour schemes, so you can make big changes without a huge cost. 

Accessories

Adding greenery is a reliable way to make a room feel more beautiful. Plants are good for the soul and will always make your room feel like a more positive place. Make small changes to highlight a colour scheme, such as a coloured glass fruit bowl, original wall art, or rustic kitchenware to display. 

Design Must Haves

Regardless of whether you’re gutting a whole kitchen or updating your existing space, there are some key design golden rules to remember. These are simple features which will always make a room, and especially a kitchen, feel finished, stylish and beautiful.

Focal Point

A well-styled kitchen will always have a focal point. This may be a piece of wall art, a lit floor sculpture, or creative pendant lighting overhanging a kitchen island or breakfast bar. The lines of your kitchen, from the floor to the worktop, should lead the eye to this focal point. This creates a sense of unity in the room, making it feel classically beautiful and less jumbled.

Clarity

It should always be possible to clear your tables and worktops in a beautiful kitchen. It’s true that when life gets busy, all of us can be guilty of allowing clutter to build, but don’t let the clutter become a permanent fixture! You want to be able to see your stunning marble worktop, after all. 

Lighting

The right lighting can change the ambience of a room. Make sure that your kitchen has different lighting levels. This builds depth and means that you have the flexibility to turn the room from a cooking space to a social space simply by changing which lights are on. Maximise the natural light that can enter your kitchen. Reducing window dressing and adding reflective surfaces to the room are both good ways to achieve this. Natural light brings with it an energy which makes everything more positive.

While what we see as beautiful may be different from one person to the next, by using natural, timeless materials, you’ll build the heart of a kitchen that can become many different kinds of beautiful. Contact us to browse our range of elegant classic stone worktops.