The kitchen is an important room in the home and in a more traditional property, the farmhouse aesthetic is a very popular one. It is based on rustic elements from farmhouse kitchens and incorporates features such as tongue and groove cabinets, glass wall cabinets, shabby chic design elements, and anything else reminiscent of a traditional kitchen aesthetic. In general a farmhouse kitchen is thought of as a large space, with room for a large dining table where people can gather, but smaller kitchens can look beautiful when this kind of aesthetic is created, too. One of the key elements of the farmhouse aesthetic is the use of wood and similar materials. It is often used as a worktop material and solid wood worktops will certainly complement the overall aesthetic that...
Kitchens that are well designed are far more likely to be satisfactory to the house owner, and to help them get what they want out of their space. This means that a good kitchen design is integral to the process of creating a new kitchen and making sure it is everything the homeowner wants it to be. The process starts with finding an experienced kitchen designer who can work with the existing space and ensure it is being used as well as possible. Next, it is all about collaboration. It’s essential that the kitchen designer understands the requirements of the homeowner, and what they need their kitchen space to do for them. Some people want modern kitchens; others dream of a large farmhouse kitchen complete with Belfast sink and an...
The quality finish that can be created thanks to an oak floor or beams is second to none. When looking to create the perfect traditional look, oak is always a popular choice and at this leading wood supplier, they are specialist oak timber merchants. They provide high-quality oak timber to the joinery, construction and restoration trade to add the perfect finishing touches to any building.
An extractor should be included in all kitchens as standard, regardless of whether it is new or old. It is so important for the property in general, as it will remove water vapour from the air and prevent the space from becoming damp. This is an essential function that ensures your building won’t begin to suffer from problems with damp in the walls and on the ceiling, preventing a buildup of mould as well. If you are able to, get a cooker hood that vents out. This is the most efficient method and will carry vapour out of a building via an external vent. It is usually possible for most kitchens because the pipework can be quite long. If it isn’t possible to vent out, it is still possible to...
A commercial kitchen is a whole other beast. It’s not at all like a domestic kitchen, where aesthetics and design are the most important qualities. In a commercial kitchen, the most important things are going to be practicality, storage and hygiene. Most commercial kitchens are designed as part of the building design. They may then be removed further down the line. If you are tasked with designing a commercial kitchen environment, make sure you work out what is going to be the most important. You should talk to the owners of the business, ask how much they cook and find out how they need their kitchen to function. Kitchen appliances for a commercial space are going to consist of things like large cookers, ovens, hobs and stainless steel surfaces. These...
