The kitchen is the true beating heart of the home. Since it is an essential part of your home, why not lavish it with only the best that money can buy? There is a lot of merit in upgrading your kitchen from good to extraordinary.
Whether you are an amateur chef or a seasoned home cook, upgrading your kitchen for luxury is bound to encourage you to hone your skills.
It is so much more enjoyable to cook in a kitchen you love. To love your kitchen, it should be not only beautiful but also offer outstanding functionality.
Today there are many kitchen design ideas for varying tastes and preferences. You can do just about anything, as long as you choose the best tools and equipment to outfit your kitchen.
In any luxury kitchen, it is a given that the stoves, refrigerators, drawers, pantries are top-of-the-line in both function and design. However, there are other elements that your luxury kitchen must-have.
Here are four luxury kitchen essentials:
Pot Filler
Although a pot filler is just something small, almost like an afterthought if you think about it, it offers many conveniences in your kitchen. Running back and forth between the faucet and the stove can be an easy source of kitchen accidents and a big mess. Eliminate the risk with this small but reliable luxury item.
Pot fillers are wall-mounted faucets that can add a lot to the overall look of your kitchen, especially near the stove area. It comes in many styles, shapes, and sizes.
Exotic Wood Countertops
One of the most eye-catching things in any kitchen is the countertops. Make your kitchen shine by installing exotic wood countertops. There’s nothing more exciting than feeling the incredible surface of a beautiful countertop. You will not regret the fantastic natural design and colours that come with exotic wood. Marble is the most common choice, but there is something much more profound and luxurious about wood.
Here are a few examples of the most popular wood species:
● African mahogany: This hardwood features broken and figured wood grain.
● Zebrawood: This solid wood displays stunning pale brown to black colored stripes coursing through golden yellow heartwood.
● Teak: A well-known exotic wood, teak comes in a wide range of pale yellow to orange-brown colors.
● Caribbean rosewood (Chechen): This is a beautiful wood that features many grain variations with a colour range from tan or golden brown to dark reddish-brown.
Lighting
Lighting is everything. You probably already know that a kitchen, especially a luxury one, is not just good for cooking. It can be a great place to have drinks and share stories. If you are going to be spending quite a bit of time in the kitchen, make sure the lighting is perfect.
A proper luxury kitchen addresses all lighting needs, like the following:
● Under cabinets
● Plinth
● Inside cabinets
● Task lighting
This can help both with convenience and overall ambience.
Summary
These items might not be the first things that come to mind when you think of unique kitchen design ideas, but their benefits make a huge difference. A pot filler offers excellent convenience and fulfills various purposes. If you are going to upgrade your kitchen, make sure to include this on your list of must-haves.
Lighting and design are crucial in any luxury kitchen, so take extra care that these needs are addressed. There are so many other things you can do and add to your kitchen to make it perfect.
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