Your kitchen can add more value and comfort to your home than practically any other room – the experts from Smile Kitchens give us some tips on current trends and developments
What are the most popular kitchen styles at the moment?
Kitchen trends constantly evolve, but we are currently seeing a massive resurgence in traditional and contemporary kitchen designs. Shaker-style and farmhouse designs, like our Vard and Hampton ranges, remain especially popular among our customers. These styles embrace a rustic countryside look that is charming and full of character with wooden frames, muted colours and natural elements.
In contrast, modern designs remain very popular because of their sleek appearance, like our minimalistic Linje range with slab doors and true handleless cabinetry that give a seamless and clean aesthetic.
Does my kitchen have to match the style of the rest of my home?
Although it doesn’t have to match every room in your house, a well-designed kitchen blends seamlessly with the rest of your home and provides a functional flow. Your kitchen location plays a significant role in your daily routine, so it’s crucial to assess these factors when tailoring it to your lifestyle and needs. Use this as a starting point when planning your next kitchen renovation so this space becomes a valuable and harmonious part of your home.
What are the most practical and economical kitchen styles?
If you want the most cost-effective kitchen design, you’ll want to find materials that will give you the best value whilst sticking to your budget. Synthetic materials like MDF and particle board for your cabinets are great options as they will help you achieve the look you want without breaking the bank.
In terms of practicality, you’ll want first to consider the layout of your kitchen to plan which zones of the room you’ll be using the most and how you can easily move around. For your design, you’ll want an interior that is easy to maintain and with clever solutions, like our Leende range, made from high-gloss cabinets with slab doors that are easy to clean and have excellent durability.
What are the most comfortable and family-friendly kitchen styles?
Understanding your family’s habits and pain points in your current kitchen is crucial for a family-friendly kitchen. We recommend prioritising durability, low maintenance, and ample storage that will help simplify daily routines in the kitchen.
Take into account how much storage space you would need to store all your household items comfortably with extra room to grow. Prioritise durable, easy-to-clean cabinets and worktops that are safe for children. Cabinets with integrated storage, rounded edges and slab doors help minimise accidents and simplify cleaning like our Jasper range. For worktops, opt for materials that can withstand tough stains and require minimal maintenance. Laminate is affordable and easily customisable, that can be replaced at a small cost.
What types of work surfaces are available?
Our wide range of worktops fits all needs and price points. Our most economical worktops are our laminate worktops. We recommend our eco-friendly solid wood worktops with a lovely natural look if you are looking for good sustainable options. For something upscale, consider investing in ceramic and quartz worktops, our most premium countertops. They elevate your entire kitchen with non-porous surfaces that are incredibly hard-wearing and resistant to heat and scratching, made to last for years to come.
What colour schemes are currently fashionable?
We see more and more people adopt natural and earthy colours in their kitchens to create a peaceful and harmonious living space. Earthy and muted shades, including creamy off-whites, sage green and dark blues, foster a tranquil ambience and complement neutrals that most people already have in their kitchens.
How can handles influence the look of a kitchen?
Similar to how jewellery can elevate an outfit, the type of handles you choose and where you position them on your cabinets can significantly impact your space’s aesthetic appeal and atmosphere. Whether you prefer a sleek and modern appearance or a more intricate and ornate design, selecting and placing cabinet hardware requires thoughtful consideration of functionality and design. Ultimately, this contributes to your kitchen’s overall functionality and beauty, making it a space you’ll love spending time in.
How can Smile Kitchens help me to design my dream kitchen?
We put the customer at the centre of everything we do, and being based entirely online lets us meet our customers wherever they are to fit their lifestyles. Our team of expert kitchen designers have years of experience and follow our customers through the entire design process, from our in-depth design consultations to delivery. We create immersive walk-through 3D videos where customers can virtually experience their new kitchen with as many amendments and samples as they want.
What’s the story behind Smile Kitchens?
We take pride in our commitment to do things better. Unlike other kitchen suppliers, we don’t rely on costly showrooms or pushy salespeople that drive up prices for our customers. Our online approach eliminates these unnecessary expenses, giving our customers access to high-quality kitchen designs at unbeatable prices. Our team of expert designers are compensated with fair salaries rather than commissions, ensuring that their focus is always on meeting the needs and preferences of our valued customers.
Where can I find out more about Smile Kitchens?
No matter where you are in your kitchen journey, we are here to help with our convenient kitchen planner and design consultation services. You can start learning more about us by visiting our website Smilekitchens.com.
