KITCHEN DESIGN
to locate it on the island where friends might drop by for coffee and a chat. Decide whether you can bear visual clutter on your worktops and if you want everything stored away or easily accessible. If the former, opt for a breakfast cabinet or small appliances cabinet, perhaps with workspace.” When it comes to your worktops, both clients and kitchen designers are advised to engage with stone worktop specialists early on in the design process, particularly if you want to incorporate an island or peninsula worktop with a seating overhang as part of a sociable kitchen space. “For worktops, a minimum overhang of 300mm is normally sufficient to allow for comfortable seating on stools, but overhangs can sometimes be deeper depending on the choice of worktop material and the design of the island,” says James Hilton. “In smaller spaces where a full island isn’t practical, a peninsula worktop can sometimes be incorporated into the kitchen design, which
usually provides the opportunity to include a seating overhang on the worktop.” Easy ambience Lighting should never be an afterthought. Layer ambient, task and accent lighting to set the mood and ensure every corner is practical and warm. “Consider the type of lighting you need and where. For example, task lighting for prep and cooking but also softer ambient lighting hidden beneath the plinth or within the shelving and wall units. An open shelf area for personal effects will also add personality and homeliness to the kitchen,” Allison explains. Equally, colour plays a huge role – not just in how the space looks, but in how it feels. Warm, earthy and balanced palettes tend to create the most inviting environments, while forest greens and warm woods endure as a popular choice. This is perfectly suited to open-plan or cottage-style kitchens, while navy mixed with blush and brass finishings provide timeless sophistication. Finally, the ‘it colour’ of 2025 according to experts at Kitchen Aid – a
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light, butter yellow – is guaranteed to make the most of natural light and raise a smile whatever the season. As Frances confirms, “we have edged away from the neutral grey palette and become much braver about embracing colour where it can bring joy!”
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