Kitchen cabinets in white will always be in favour, however, a colour from a tried and tested palette can add so much character to the heart of your home.
‘Greige’ is the new beige, this colour with its grey undertones, adds elegance to a kitchen and looks great with dark, white or marble benchtops. For those planning to make a bolder move, carefully selected shades of blue, grey and green will help your kitchen make a design statement.
When choosing a colour, including white, ensure you view a
large colour sample in the proposed location. The amount of natural light,
flooring colour and interior wall colour, will greatly impact how the kitchen
cabinets will look in your specific space.
We believe one of the most important aspects of kitchen design is defining the finer details. A minor change like the door profile, handle finish and cabinet proportions can make a big impact on the final product. This is where 3D visualisation helps our clients make those small but very important design decisions.
Clients are often amazed when they see their proposed kitchen design as a 3D drawing. It helps them to visualise the proposed kitchen design and confidently make decisions on colour, door style and material selections.
The more time spent defining the details at the start of the renovation means the client gets what they want. As we like to say “We do it once and do it well!”
One of the most frequently asked questions by my clients is “How much does a kitchen renovation cost?”. The answer is not so simple and depends on the following factors:
Your motivation to renovate will also impact the budget, for example, is it to prepare a property for sale, a growing family or the finishing touch to your dream home. The article below which features in Homely provides some great advice on kitchen renovation cost.
Kitchens are a valuable investment for any home, and it’s
important to ensure that it looks great during the entire product lifetime.
The colour scheme, materials and door profile of your cabinets
should have a long-lasting appeal similar to other built-in furniture such as
wardrobes, laundries and bathrooms.
Elements such as homewares, small appliances, splashbacks and wall
colour can be updated more frequently with little cost to stay in keeping with
the latest home trends.
Recently on Houzz, there was a great story about timeless kitchen colour
schemes.
This story has inspired me to put together an Idea book with kitchen designs with lasting appeal to help my clients make their very important, colour and finish selections.
On your kitchen design journey, you will see so many options for colour, cabinets, benchtops, fittings and appliances. It is easy to understand why selecting the right material for your new kitchen can be time-consuming and puzzling.
Keep in mind that cabinets are a key component of your kitchen in terms of functionality, durability and style. To help you select the appropriate kitchen cabinet material, we have put together a simple material guide.
Polyurethane
Polyurethane kitchen cabinet doors & panels, commonly known as
Two Pack, are sprayed with technologically advanced paint.
Although this finish is renowned for being the best for a high gloss look, it is also available in a satin or matt finish. One of the key advantages of this finish is that it is available in any Dulux paint colour, offering an array of colour choice and the possibility to match in with your wall colour. However, due to its high gloss finish, it will show fingerprints and if hit with a sharp object the colour may chip.
Thermolaminated
Polytec’s thermolaminated doors & panels are made from profiled moisture resistant E-Zero MDF and constructed with a durable and decorative surface on the face and edges.
A thermolaminated finish offers design flexibility with flat and profiled door styles allowing you to achieve contemporary, minimalist, shaker style and traditional styles. A thermoformed surface is resistant to the everyday wear and tear of a busy household, ensuring your kitchen will remain a showpiece for years to come.
Laminate is a popular and cost-effective choice for kitchen surfaces and offers an extensive colour range including whites, neutrals, woodgrains and minerals. Laminate finishes allow you to achieve modern, minimalist and mid-century styles.
The highly durable surface is easy to clean and designed to stand up to everyday wear and tear in busy homes. Laminate is ideal for flat doors, however, profiled door styles are not possible. The production of laminate in a manufacturing environment means the lead times are short, surfaces are high quality and visually consistent.
Timber veneer boards are made using thin slices of wood applied to
HMR boards and then sealed with a clear protective coating to protect them from
the rigours of everyday use.
Similar to solid timber, veneer surfaces provide organic beauty and warmth, making it a great choice for mid-century and modern styles. The key benefits of timber veneer are that it’s more sustainable, has less warpage and is lower in cost.
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