Homeowners who have a smaller kitchen might wish for more floor space to play around with but, of course, the more space you have, the more you need to fill and it can be difficult to know how to design a bigger room.
If you’re lucky enough to have a large kitchen and you’re wanting to redesign this space but you’re struggling to find some relevant design ideas and inspiration, keep reading today. Below our team here at Ashford Kitchens & Interiors have put together some of their top tips for creating a beautiful kitchen design for a large kitchen. No matter what style you’re looking to create, you can guarantee that these kitchen ideas will help.
Make a kitchen island your focal point
You can still keep your kitchen layout fairly simple, but adding a kitchen island can make a big difference. This will provide your room with a focal point and it will draw the eye automatically, inviting people into the space. You may find that this island becomes the heart of the room, making it more homely and feel less empty.
Consider some additional furniture
It isn’t uncommon for homeowners with lots of space in their kitchen to add some living room furniture. Even though you may have bar stools at your kitchen island or dining chairs around a table, having a sofa or some individual chairs is a brilliant use of some space. You can convert this room into somewhere everyone loves to spend time.
Use colour in your design
Many automatically choose light neutral colours for their kitchen, often to make it look bigger, but because you already have lots of space, why not use some colour in your design. You can add some contrasting darker colours, such as navy blue or even black, which will add some life into the room. Colour can prevent a big room from looking bare.
Strategically place your kitchen lighting
When planning the design for your large kitchen, you should think about how lighting can help you highlight this area even more. Placing hanging pendant lights here will help you to pull focus and also make the space much warmer. You may also want to have some spotlights to ensure that the whole room is lit. This can be especially helpful if you are opting to add a kitchen island or table within the space.
Have open storage and accessories
In a smaller kitchen, you will want everything to have a home and for the worktops to be clutter-free, but this isn’t a necessity in a larger kitchen. Invest in items that you want to display and don’t be afraid to leave appliances or decorative items out on the side. These additional bits and pieces will help to make the room feel welcoming and homely.
Don’t be afraid of free space
Lots of homeowners feel as though they need to fill all of the kitchen space that they have and often this can result in a poor design that is overwhelming. Never be afraid of free space and leaving room for people to walk or stand. The beauty of a big kitchen is the feeling of spaciousness, so don’t cram in lots of unnecessary items that don’t have a purpose.
Creating kitchen designs for large kitchens
All in all, when taking into consideration all of the tips above, you should find it easier to create a beautiful design for your kitchen, even if you have lots of floor space to fill. Often, large kitchens take just as much planning, if not more, than small kitchens, so it is normal to need help when creating the perfect bespoke kitchen design. If you think you’re in need of some assistance, don’t hesitate to contact our team at Ashford Kitchens & Interiors today.
We are very lucky to have created many kitchen designs for large kitchens in the past and you can guarantee that we are the best people to reach out to in this regard. Whether you want a traditional or a modern kitchen design in Amersham and the surrounding areas, our team will work hard to ensure that the finished design is perfect for the amount of floor space you have and that it is everything you hoped it would be. We look forward to helping you further.
