The net is filled with sites and articles that are crafted by people claiming to represent the luxury kitchen market. However, "luxury" is an over-used word these days. Since "luxury to the masses" is a kind of marketing concept in everything from handbags to kitchen tile, it is now challenging to wade through the plethora of data to discover exactly what the true luxury consumer is absolutely trying to find....to be set apart from the mass market. As a kitchen designer for a high-end British company, I seldom take part in projects that cost less than $100,000 (frequently the cabinetry alone surpasses that amount). Therefore, i consider myself to be on the front lines of engagement with the real luxury consumer. Should you be building, remodeling, or designing an extravagance kitchen, (or you simply want to emulate one), then consider these suggestions. - kitchen designer london
1. Comprehend the distinction between a framed cabinet having an inset door along with a cabinet with an overlay door. A framed cabinet with the inset door is recognized as the larger-end option while cabinetry with overlay doors are definitely the more prevalent type seen available today. If you are unfamiliar as well, I encourage you to view cabinetry from both categories in person, many of my clients are not familiar with this difference when they visit my studio and. Essentially a framed cabinet with an inset door is a cabinet box with a stationary frame mounted to the front of this box, though it is a little bit difficult to visualize. The cabinet door then sits inside (flush) the frame. Traditional English cabinetry was bench made in this manner and it also still holds appeal today. An overlay cabinet can have a frame or be frameless, but regardless, the door overlaps the frame or box. A frameless cabinet with overlay doors can be quite desirable inside a contemporary kitchen where clean, smooth line is desired. However, in terms of traditional cabinetry, this is seen as an inexpensive way to produce a lot of cabinets. A framed cabinet with an inset door is much more try to requires and manufacture a good deal more craftsmanship to have everything properly aligned in the aperture. If your home value is over $1.5 Million, you really should be purchasing framed cabinetry with inset doors. There is simply a perceived quality related to it.
2. Spend your cash on high-end refrigeration. The majority of my clients still decide to conceal their refrigerators behind custom cabinetry panels. Even if you want the professional look of stainless steel, I would encourage you not to skimp on your refrigerator. Not too long ago, Sub Zero enjoyed a firm corner available on the market for fully integrated refrigeration. By "full integration", I mean that the refrigerator could be made to sit flush with all the cabinetry (24" deep) without the need for a stainless grate above it, and without an exposed stainless steel frame. , there are numerous more manufacturers offering this feature, including Miele and Thermador.however and Now While not every one of my projects use a fully integrated refrigerator, nearly all them do. Luxury kitchens frequently feature a pair of refrigerators which can be paneled and trimmed out to seem like an armoire or beautiful piece of furniture. If done well, in fact, this can be your kitchen's best focal point.
3. Design an area to conceal all your counter top appliances, like coffee brewers, toasters, blenders, etc. Most high-end kitchens which are smartly designed enable the homeowner the posh of having "uncluttered" countertops. After all, aesthetics are a huge part of what you're spending money on. Sometimes this can be a large walk-in pantry with built in cabinetry. Alternatively, I have often employed a way of producing a tall larder cabinet in close proximity for the sink and refrigerator. This larder cabinet, filled with pocket doors, might have an internal counter top with outlets affixed to the back of the cabinet for plugging in an assortment of small appliances ranging from the microwave to the stand-mixer. The idea here is that everything is easily accessible and already plugged in. No luxury kitchen should need the homeowner to pull out a huge appliance coming from a base cabinet.
4. Think about using a blend of counter top materials. In large luxury kitchens today, a single marble or granite material on all counter surfaces look quite cold. Perhaps this is due to these large kitchens simply have so many sq ft of counter top material. This is a careful line to walk because using too many different materials can quickly look like a trend regardless. To get easy in the eye, think about using your stone of choice round the perimeter counter tops and then decide on a wood top in the island. This breaks up the coldness factor of stone while not conflicting with the pattern of yourlimestone and marble, or granite.
5. Don't put a stainless-steel panel on the dishwasher. This is really just a pet peeve of mine. Personally, I don't think the dishwasher is definitely an attractive appliance. Therefore there is no added value in putting a stainless steel panel on it - even if all of your other appliances are stainless steel. Placing a stainless door on your dishwasher just breaks the visual collection of the beautiful cabinetry which you might be splurging. I strongly encourage you to definitely look at a fully integrated dishwasher model. Miele, Bosch, and Asko all currently offer excellent fully integrated models. Again, the phrase "fully integrated" means that the entire dishwasher front (including the controls) are concealed behind a cabinetry panel. If done properly, you will not be able to distinguish between your dishwashers and any of the adjacent cabinetry. - kitchen designer london
1. Comprehend the distinction between a framed cabinet having an inset door along with a cabinet with an overlay door. A framed cabinet with the inset door is recognized as the larger-end option while cabinetry with overlay doors are definitely the more prevalent type seen available today. If you are unfamiliar as well, I encourage you to view cabinetry from both categories in person, many of my clients are not familiar with this difference when they visit my studio and. Essentially a framed cabinet with an inset door is a cabinet box with a stationary frame mounted to the front of this box, though it is a little bit difficult to visualize. The cabinet door then sits inside (flush) the frame. Traditional English cabinetry was bench made in this manner and it also still holds appeal today. An overlay cabinet can have a frame or be frameless, but regardless, the door overlaps the frame or box. A frameless cabinet with overlay doors can be quite desirable inside a contemporary kitchen where clean, smooth line is desired. However, in terms of traditional cabinetry, this is seen as an inexpensive way to produce a lot of cabinets. A framed cabinet with an inset door is much more try to requires and manufacture a good deal more craftsmanship to have everything properly aligned in the aperture. If your home value is over $1.5 Million, you really should be purchasing framed cabinetry with inset doors. There is simply a perceived quality related to it.
2. Spend your cash on high-end refrigeration. The majority of my clients still decide to conceal their refrigerators behind custom cabinetry panels. Even if you want the professional look of stainless steel, I would encourage you not to skimp on your refrigerator. Not too long ago, Sub Zero enjoyed a firm corner available on the market for fully integrated refrigeration. By "full integration", I mean that the refrigerator could be made to sit flush with all the cabinetry (24" deep) without the need for a stainless grate above it, and without an exposed stainless steel frame. , there are numerous more manufacturers offering this feature, including Miele and Thermador.however and Now While not every one of my projects use a fully integrated refrigerator, nearly all them do. Luxury kitchens frequently feature a pair of refrigerators which can be paneled and trimmed out to seem like an armoire or beautiful piece of furniture. If done well, in fact, this can be your kitchen's best focal point.
3. Design an area to conceal all your counter top appliances, like coffee brewers, toasters, blenders, etc. Most high-end kitchens which are smartly designed enable the homeowner the posh of having "uncluttered" countertops. After all, aesthetics are a huge part of what you're spending money on. Sometimes this can be a large walk-in pantry with built in cabinetry. Alternatively, I have often employed a way of producing a tall larder cabinet in close proximity for the sink and refrigerator. This larder cabinet, filled with pocket doors, might have an internal counter top with outlets affixed to the back of the cabinet for plugging in an assortment of small appliances ranging from the microwave to the stand-mixer. The idea here is that everything is easily accessible and already plugged in. No luxury kitchen should need the homeowner to pull out a huge appliance coming from a base cabinet.
4. Think about using a blend of counter top materials. In large luxury kitchens today, a single marble or granite material on all counter surfaces look quite cold. Perhaps this is due to these large kitchens simply have so many sq ft of counter top material. This is a careful line to walk because using too many different materials can quickly look like a trend regardless. To get easy in the eye, think about using your stone of choice round the perimeter counter tops and then decide on a wood top in the island. This breaks up the coldness factor of stone while not conflicting with the pattern of yourlimestone and marble, or granite.
5. Don't put a stainless-steel panel on the dishwasher. This is really just a pet peeve of mine. Personally, I don't think the dishwasher is definitely an attractive appliance. Therefore there is no added value in putting a stainless steel panel on it - even if all of your other appliances are stainless steel. Placing a stainless door on your dishwasher just breaks the visual collection of the beautiful cabinetry which you might be splurging. I strongly encourage you to definitely look at a fully integrated dishwasher model. Miele, Bosch, and Asko all currently offer excellent fully integrated models. Again, the phrase "fully integrated" means that the entire dishwasher front (including the controls) are concealed behind a cabinetry panel. If done properly, you will not be able to distinguish between your dishwashers and any of the adjacent cabinetry. - kitchen designer london