The perfect kitchen: all the ingredients to create it

The perfect kitchen exists, but it might not look the same for everyone. Here we want to give some tips on how to create one that is perfect for you.

Does the perfect kitchen truly exist? This seems like an impossible question to answer. Among all the options we have, it is very hard to choose. Open plan kitchen or traditional setting? Central island or L-shape? Country-chic or modern? What are the key steps to solve the "kitchen enigma" effectively, without compromising on individual tastes and the functionality? Since we are talking about kitchen, we will use a culinary metaphor to explain how we can answer this question. Every dish has its own recipe, with main ingredients and the steps to cook it, but everybody can personalize it with spices, condiments, seasoning and secret ingredients, that will make this dish special, different from everything else. The same happens for kitchen designs: after you make sure the furniture and disposition satisfies all the main needs and functionalities, you can start thinking about ways to make the kitchen absolutely perfect for you, to make it your own space.

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Functionality first

The most important quality in a kitchen is functionality, but everyone of us needs different things from a kitchen. Do you love preparing food at home? Have you always dreamed of a multifunctional fridge? Do you want an island kitchen? Is the sink with double tub an essential must? Proceed in this way, until the list of your desired is drawn up. Think of how you imagine yourself using your kitchen, if cooking together with your family and friends while having a glass of wine, or having breakfast around the central island. Or, for example, if you live alone and do not have many guests, a large kitchen table is not necessary. But you must always remember this: dreaming is good, but it is always necessary to consider the real space available in the kitchen. A smaller kitchen should not be overwhelmed by any large objects, nor abound with furniture, but that doesn’t mean it can’t still be functional.  It just takes a little smart arrangements to make a small area look bigger. So some inquiries have to be made before deciding on kitchen cabinets. Do you need more storage space? Do you want a bar area for breakfast? Before buying additional furniture, consider the main structure of the room. A useful tip for a smaller space is to look for functional furniture that uses vertical rather than horizontal storage areas, and which do not take up much space. A larger kitchen obviously requires more space to furnish and decorate, but offers greater flexibility. When it comes to kitchen cabinets, every inch of space must be measured, double and triple checked, before making a decision.

Check out more functional funriture by Bulthaup here.

To open plan or not to open plan? If you are you still in dount abou the open plan kitche, take a look at this article: we will sum up all the pros and cons, to help you make the right decision.

The heart of the house

Functionality is important, but it is not everything. The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in a house. It is the heart of the home: where the family gathers to create memories and enjoy their time together. Since it truly the heart of a home, if the heart is not in great shape, the rest of the body will suffer in the long run. This is exactly the reason why we must pay great attention to the choice of the perfect kitchen. This room must feel warm, welcoming, it should almost feel like another member of the family. The kitchen furniture also has a big impact on the style and design of the entire house, on its spirit and atmosphere. A well-furnished kitchen creates an environment that encourages social relationships and makes the time to spend with friends and family more pleasant. Just think of how much time is spent  in the kitchen: it will make you realize how the choice of the right domestic "hearth" is unavoidable. When you buy a kitchen you have to take into account various types of furniture that not only include fridge and stove, oven or sink but range from wall units to the table, from chairs to stools. So finding furniture for the kitchen may seem like an arduous task at first, but with the right advice the decision-making process can be much easier: remember that you only have a certain amount of space available, and that your tastes are more important than any design trend or home décor tendency. The space must be used in a practical way and must be designed to accommodate the primary use of the room, as well as your needs and preferences. Your goal has to be creating a kitchen that, at the end of every working day, or in every sleepy Sunday morning, or during your Saturday night dinners with friends, must say “Welcome!” every time you enter it.

Take a look at more furniture by Pacini & Cappellini here.

Color palette and style

A kitchen can really be called perfect when the final result excites you from all points of view. The role of color in the interior design of this room is, as always happens in home décor, fundamental for enhancing the domestic environments and exploiting all of their potential. The style of kitchen furniture is based entirely on personal preference, unlike the rest of the house. The style and décor of the kitchen contribute to create a comfortable but also practical environment. The color palette, needless to say, should be harmonized with style of the kitchen furniture. Whether you choose a minimalist and modern kitchen, a country-chic one, retro style or rustic, always remember that the kitchen is an independent element inside the house, with its specific functions: therefore, it does not necessarily have to connect to the rest of the house. Surely it must not be completely different from the rest of the environment, but you could have a classic decor and choose an ultra i-tech kitchen, for example, if you are able to balance the whole thing in a wise way.

How do you like this open plan kitchen? Find out more about the Scic brand here.

If you think a kitchen should have no colors beside white, here is the perfect article for you. You will find all the tips you need to decorate your kitchen all in white.

Personality

Once assembled, equipped with electrical appliances and all the appliances purchased, the kitchen is ready not only to be used, but also to be customized. Accessories, lamps, textile details, tableware, shelves, mirrors, paintings, photographs will help to make the project unique, becoming an authentic reflection of who, day by day, will live in this room.

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