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Selecting furniture for your kitchen remodeling

Clive Anderson / Selecting furniture for your kitchen remodeling

Selecting furniture for your kitchen remodeling

Published in October 25th, 2019
kitchen design

Kitchen design is a booming specialist area in interior design. And due to increased public awareness, is becoming more and more creative and innovative in approach.

An integral part of any kitchen design is the selection of furniture. And a furniture designer can choose between standard size designs or built-in furniture, custom-made. Which can be a good solution when space is at a premium. Solid furniture can be made in soft or hard wood, or MDF, ply, which can then be painted, laminated or given a spray finish.

As with all design, it will be the attention to detail that sets a piece apart. A bespoke design makes the best use of space but can be an expensive option. The furniture designer will generate working drawings for any kitchen design required.

Mixing different woods in the kitchen can be challenging and clients do not always understand that wood itself has a colour. The final choice of furniture design will depend on its practicality in relation to the client’s brief, its style. And whether it will fit and work satisfactorily in the actual space.

<h3>Details and accessories</h3>

Attention to details is a key part of good kitchen design and a great deal of emphasis is placed on the way accessories are used in contemporary interiors. Details such as handles, can appear incongruous if they are not in keeping with the overall scheme. While modest additions such as stylish, good-quality handles can transform a simple piece of furniture.

Wood paneling, panel frames of MDF or tongue and grooves boarding. Can be applied to introduce a particular style to a kitchen design, or manipulate the proportions. As with all the finishes in a decorative scheme, the interplay of texture and light will be a factor in the selection process.

“Design is a continuous learning process, and one should never stop educating the eye through art. travel, books, film and theater.” Constanze von Unruh – designer

Storage in an open-plan room

Published in August 5th, 2019
built-in cupboard

Whether space is tight or you are just looking for a way to incorporate plenty of unobtrusive storage. In an open-plan room, a built-in cupboard, bespoke furniture is a savvy choice. Especially if it’s painted the same colour as the walls. When it comes to the dining room – or dining area, if your home has an open-plan layout. The question of storage usually revolves around tableware, cutlery/ flatware, glassware and linens.

Dining room storage

The chances are that you will be able to answer most, if not all, of your dining-room storage needs with one statement piece of furniture, such as bespoke furniture.Alternatively, you might opt for a custom-built display cabinet with cupboards below and shelves above. Or even a built-in cupboard with open shelves. Built-in storage and custom-made furniture are particularly useful in a narrow room. Because they can be made to any depth or size, much better than many floor-standing pieces.
Another handy option for a small space is custom-made banquette seating with integrated storage. Floor-to-ceiling built-in cupboards help to keep the dining space shown above free from clutter and provide a sleek, minimalist backdrop for the vintage table and chairs.

Custom-made display cabinets

A great choice will be custom-made display cabinets since tableware and glasses as well as all manner of other things. Can be displayed decoratively while being protected from gathering dust.
Storing breakables must be approached with caution. Plates for example, should only ever be stacked in piles of eight or fewer. Another worthwhile addition to a dining area might be a wine rack, which will allow you to grab another bottle of red during dinner. Pursuing a similar line of thought, you might decide that the dining room is the best place for a drinks cabinet.
Finally, consider any other purpose that your dining room may have. Perhaps it doubles as a study or a place to do homework. Dedicate a built-in cupboard to that activity, so that anything relating to the room’s additional function can be kept in one place.

Kitchen Storage Ideas

Published in May 30th, 2019
bespoke kitchen

When planing kitchen storage, consider the type of cooking you do most often.Generally the busiest room in the house, the kitchen is truly multi-functional. We use it for cooking of course but often also for dining, socializing and doing the laundry. Among other things which means that it has to perform well when it comes to storage. Investing in custom-made kitchens, that can make usage of all the available space. From foodstuffs to detergents and saucepans to cocktail glasses. There is a huge variety of items that either need to be kept readily accessible or hidden from sight.

Kitchen Storage

So that meals can be prepared efficiently, storage for regularly used equipment and ingredients should be allocated close to the working triangle. The zone demarcated by the sink, cooker and refrigerator. This will help to streamline the cooking process, saving time and efforts.
Conversely, items that get only seasonal use – barbecue and picnic equipment, or large serving dishes. Can be stored towards the back of deep cupboards or high shelves. Keep cutlery / flatware, tableware and linens near the dining table. While the laundry basket and detergent belong close to the washing machine. Tea, coffee and sugar should be immediately accessible once you’ve flicked the switch on the kettle.

Custom-made kitchen

Investing in a custom-made kitchen allows pans/ skillets, colanders and other cookware to be kept easily accessible.Store like with like, so that it is easier to find a particular item when you need it. When it comes to storing heavy cookware such as cast-iron casseroles. It is a good idea to keep them stacked on a low shelf, for easier and safer access. If shelves can be sited near to the cooker, all the better.
In order to squeeze maximum storage potential out of a cupboard or wall space. Position shelves as close as possible, or have them adjustable. Without packing them so tightly that it’s difficult to remove items, of course.

Create the ultimate streamlined look with custom-made wardrobes

Published in January 14th, 2019
fitted wardrobe

If your bedroom is used for more than sleeping, you will have additional storage considerations. Custom-made wardrobes, dual-purpose furniture and under-bed storage are all excellent solutions.
When choosing furniture, remember to take account of its storage potential. Hence we recommend fitted wardrobes custom designed to incorporate all your needs.

Custom-made wardrobes

If you follow the approach whereby items are kept where they’re needed. There won’t be much more to store in your bedroom than clothes. But if it’s to often a peaceful haven for a good night’s sleep. A bedroom must be tidy and free of clutter. Which means that adequate well-organised storage is of the utmost importance. Invest in custom-made wardrobes for the ultimate streamlined look and a clever use of space. Also walk-in wardrobes if you have the space are a must have with open shelves and racks allow easy access to clothes and shoes.
If you are following the practical approach whereby items are stored close to where they are needed. There will probably not be very much to store in your bedroom besides clothes and shoes. Also if you have a dressing room then it will be easier to organize your bedroom making it a safe haven. Creating your perfect retreat where you can simply unwind after a long day.

Bespoke furniture

Bespoke furniture are often favored for its practicality, clean lines also can be made to work well. For example floor to ceiling custom-made wardrobes in recesses either side of a chimney breast or in an alcove. Also if space is tight fitted wardrobes are a great addition. Opt for bedside cabinets rather than tables. Or even better a small chest of drawers that is the perfect height to use as a nightstand. Another clever idea is built-in dressing table with a mirror fixed on top or hung on the wall just above it.
Whatever your preferred style, it is an excellent idea to invest in either custom-made bed with deep drawers in the base are the best or under bed boxes.

When did the ‘study’ become the home office?

Published in November 20th, 2018
Oak study

It may have been as computers were embraced into the home and women gained ground in this traditionally masculine domain. Gone are the dark wood and ‘men’s club’ leather chairs in favour of lighter, brighter more ergonomic and democratic furnishings.

Home office

A home office, study should reflect your individuality, as should the storage. While box file and filing cabinets can look great in an apartment with an industrial aesthetic. They may also look great in a more traditional home as per bellow example. Where the filling cabinets have been incorporated into this bespoke solid oak study.
oak file cabinet
It is possible to customize more domestic shapes and finishes by choosing custom-made home office’s, study’s to keep the office in step with the rest of the home.
If you have to hold meetings in your home office you will need to make doubly sure that your space looks passably professional. It is also a good idea to situate your office close to the entrance to your home; so that clients and colleagues won’t have to traipse through the whole house to get there.

Storage

To assess storage requirements here, begin by itemizing the equipment that you use: different professions have very different paraphernalia. Technology makes its own demands on space and most home offices, study’s need at least a computer, printer and phone. While some call for other more career-specific, from a sewing machine to a drawing board. If you do use electronic equipment, remember to ensure you have sufficient power points; so that you can position it, and task lighting, where you want them. Here is a great example of storage unit in solid oak.
oak storage unit

Home office storage

Efficient home office storage is for those with a healthy horror of, not an unhealthy interest in, filling. Try to maintain a clean-desk policy by putting away everything that is no longer needed. Keeping everything off the primary work surface apart from the task immediately in hand has been shown to improve concentration by minimizing visual distractions. Mess equals visual noise. It is difficult to concentrate or be creative in chaos.

New Kitchen

Published in October 17th, 2018
shaker doors kitchen grey

The most expensive home improvement

A new kitchen is about the most expensive home improvement that you can make and probably the quickest way to add value to your home. If you are able to upgrade, put a lot of thought into the planning. Particularly with regard to safety; you need to ensure a clear passage around the room so that carrying hot, heavy pans from the oven or hob to the sink is nor hazardous. If you use a specialist design company be sure to brief them comprehensively as to how you work within the space and what your particular priorities are.

hidden kitchen door shaker grey

Shaker doors

The design of this kitchen has taken into account the fact that it is part of a larger space. Hence has been created a wall with full height cupboards including integrated appliances such as fridge/freezer, double ovens, larder units also a hidden door that takes you into laundry room. It works really well for the space in hand.
white kitchen

White seamless kitchen

This light, airy kitchen is also used as a work space. Which creates even more pressure on the available space. The solution found here is an effective combination of a number of different elements. A majority of closed storage means that almost everything is hidden away when not required. Such as the walk in pantry cupboard or the integrated swing door that takes you to a different room.

Small space

With any kitchen larger than a galley kitchen,it makes sense to give yourself the option of eating in there. In a relatively small space choose a table with a fold-down leaf, which can be stowed back against the wall when not in use to maximise circulation space. Instead of chairs choose long, low benches that can be stored under the table between meals. For a very small space there are tables that fold right back to the wall. But whatever the size of your table it could easily double up as a work surface for household paperwork.

Create an inspiring bedroom for your child

Published in July 12th, 2018
children's bedroom ideas

See the world through a child’s eyes and create a bedroom that will inspire them and provide a place in which they can play all day and rest peacefully at night. For kids who are feeling artistic, wall stickers are a great idea and they’re an easy update to a plain wall. Our above example actually is painted in colorful squares with MDF letters and numbers to give a 3D effect.
Playful, exciting and fun are three words that spring to mind when we think of kid’s bedrooms. On this premise, even the most colour-shy and minimalist amongst you can afford to loosen up. Let your creative side out and be bolder and more imaginative when thinking about style choices.

Young at heart

When it comes to planning it’s important to think about the practical side such as how the bedroom will be used and how it can grow and adapt to your child’s needs. For example, you should consider if you’ll be able to easily update the space for siblings to share; or make it flexible to suit a change in activities such as homework. Also aside from the essential elements, such as a bed, fitted wardrobe and custom-made deep drawers. You’ll also want to consider clever storage. Kids love ample storage to stash away their toys; hence we can recommend custom-made deep drawers. Remember that good storage appeals both to the neat freak and to the messy monster.

It’s fun to learn

Once you have all the practical elements sorted, you can turn your attention to the decoration for your kids bedroom. It can be fun to get your child involved either to choose a theme for the room or to pick out their favorite wallpaper. The walls are a good place to start and when you’ve got a colour scheme you can go from there. Once you’ve achieved the room you desired, all that’s left to do is to enjoy quality time in it with your children.

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