Tips For How To Make A Functional Kitchen Beautiful

As the most used area of your home, it’s important for your kitchen to be functional. But G & M ensure aesthetics never takes a backseat when designing kitchen spaces. 

Your kitchen is the centre of your home, and if you’re spending a lot of time there, shouldn’t it be an inviting space also? 

Somewhere you actually want to prepare meals? 

You don’t have to sacrifice style for functionality. To add something special, think outside the box when deciding on your standard features.

Cabinets

Knowing what you want from your space is essential when designing your dream kitchen. Your cabinet options are endless, with different styles and ways to maximise storage space while adding style. 

Featuring bespoke cabinetry is the best way to tailor your cabinetry to your needs while showcasing your style.  

Something as simple as breaking up your block of cabinetry with floating shelves opens up your space and adds a personal touch. You can showcase the kitchen items you love, like works of art with open shelves or even glass insert cabinet doors. 

This is a functional way to add beauty to your kitchen.  

Cabinet doors are a significant feature in a kitchen. If you’re planning a kitchen renovation, keep in mind that your cabinet door selections can improve your space's visual appeal while being functional.  

If you want to update your kitchen’s cabinet doors, do some research to decide on the look you seek, and then consider the style, colour and materials that will achieve your aesthetic. 

Unsure of what materials can say about your space? 

For an industrial look, we recommend metallic cabinet doors. Wood cabinet doors can come in various textures and types and create atmospheres from modern to rustic and everything in between. 

But whether your kitchen has a mix of cabinets and open shelves, forgoes cabinet doors entirely for a completely open concept or features cabinets-only, your kitchen’s purpose must reflect you.

Benchtops

Kitchen benchtops are the cornerstone of any kitchen. Besides being the prominent surface you utilise, its size and design will impact the functionality and appeal of your space.  

Breakfast bars are a common kitchen addition, but consider incorporating an in-built dining table to your kitchen island for architectural flair and multi-functionality. It’s a great way to save space in your home renovation and update your kitchen. 

For an interesting kitchen design, utilise different materials for your benchtop and in-built dining table. The contrasting material colour and texture will make your kitchen pop. 

Another modern twist on traditional benchtops is incorporating two benchtop heights. Having multiple levels adds dimensions and angles to your aesthetic, and for functionality, it's a great way to cater to your children who want to help with cooking and baking.

But for those who don’t want to make art deco statements with their benchtop, we suggest the tried and true idea of increasing your bench space. 

Yes, more bench space will always be better when preparing meals with multiple plates, bowls and utensils. But featuring large benchtops, specifically a large kitchen island, will add grandeur and dramatic effect to your kitchen. 

CUSTOMISED CABINETRY WILL ADD BEAUTY TO YOUR KITCHEN

Designing your kitchen or any space in your home will always come down to functionality. G & M’s bespoke cabinetry and joinery services can ensure your vision is achieved for your kitchen. 

We can guide you through kitchen cabinetry design choices, but we advise our Sunshine Coast and Brisbane clients to research online or visit kitchen showrooms to see what styles spark their interest. 

Our experienced customised joinery services, paired with our proven quality craftsmanship, ensure we will fabricate your dream kitchen cabinetry. 

Contact G & M today or book a consultation online to discuss how we can bring functionality and beauty to your kitchen.