Incorporating shelves into your kitchen design adds both aesthetic and practical value. Shelves can showcase art, ceramics, and plants while providing storage for frequently used items. Options include tall open shelves, wall-mounted shelves, and floating shelves, each enhancing your kitchen’s style and functionality. Effective styling involves positioning larger items first, creating depth, limiting colour palettes, adding greenery, and avoiding clutter. Rearranging items periodically can refresh your kitchen’s look without a complete overhaul.

Before getting a new kitchen, reflect on how you use the space daily to inform its layout, ensuring it suits your needs. Plan for ample and innovative storage solutions to keep the area organized and efficient. Identify your preferred style by exploring various examples and incorporating elements you love. Add personal touches to make the kitchen uniquely yours. Lastly, take accurate measurements to ensure all elements fit perfectly and the design is practical. Proper planning in these areas ensures a kitchen that is both beautiful and functional.

At Built to Desire, we offer creative solutions for hiding appliances in your kitchen. Consider integrated models for a seamless look or an appliance cabinet with bi-fold, pocket, or lift-up doors to keep frequently used items out of sight. Deep drawers are perfect for storing less frequently used appliances, and a walk-in or return pantry can house small appliances neatly. Creating specific stations for tasks like coffee making can also help keep your kitchen organised and aesthetically pleasing.

Optimising your kitchen layout involves considering various configurations, such as one-wall, galley, L-shaped, U-shaped, island, and peninsula designs. Each layout has unique benefits and considerations, like maximizing storage in small spaces, ensuring smooth workflow, and incorporating social elements. The kitchen work triangle principle, involving the sink, fridge, and cooktop, is fundamental for efficient design. Tailoring the layout to your specific needs enhances both functionality and aesthetics, making your kitchen a more enjoyable space.