Building a luxury kitchen requires using high-grade materials, finishes, and appliances - details which help create a space which reflects your individual style and taste.
Luxury kitchens often incorporate sculptural lighting as part of their design, from chandeliers and hanging pendants to unique chandeliers that add visual interest.
Stone and wood
Natural materials like stone and wood add an exclusive element to a luxury kitchen, such as countertops, cabinets, operating tables and dining chairs. For instance, using light walnut finishes on cabinetry with wood graining that matches that of your flooring creates an elegant and refined aesthetic perfect for high-end interior design projects.
One way to achieve the look of a luxurious kitchen is to incorporate metallic accents like brushed gold into the design - these accents can be found everywhere from light fixtures and faucets, to tables.
An effective luxury kitchen idea is adding a hidden storage area. Sculleries offer ideal solutions for housing large appliances while keeping small kitchen tools organized and tidy.
Stainless steel
Stainless steel is a tough and versatile kitchen material, perfect for modern, traditional and transitional designs alike. Stainless steel resists corrosion while being easy to maintain - plus it won't absorb food flavors or odors! Plus it is cost-effective.
Layered lighting is a popular trend in luxury kitchens, adding ambience and creating an engaging space. Dark colors such as inky black can create an atmospheric moody kitchen environment ideal for culinary creations. Stainless steel appliances can be used throughout or used as accent pieces; there are both brushed and polished versions so you can include multiple textures without making your kitchen appear chaotic.
Turquoise
Turquoise is an eye-catching color that instantly elevates a kitchen. Plus, its versatility works well across various design styles such as mid-century and rustic.
Turquoise is believed to possess powerful protective powers, so Native Americans often carved it into fetishes and wove it into Navajo bracelets and rings for protection. Nowadays, turquoise can also be found incorporated into silver rings and necklaces or used as inlays in other jewelry designs.
Luxury is defined by attention to detail. Incorporating distinctive pieces like this beautiful pot rack from Higham Furniture into your kitchen design is one way to bring extra charm, and other creative solutions include installing window seats that create cozy spots for resting or hosting events.
Mid-century and rustic
Luxury kitchens should make you feel special. That may mean adding an inviting waterfall island or marble backsplash - or even something as small as an under-cabinet refrigerator that blends in seamlessly.
Rustic and mid-century styles make an excellent combination for high-end kitchens, featuring elements like reclaimed wood beams, natural stone walls, and wrought iron fixtures alongside modern touches like brass drawer pulls and an eye-catching vent hood.
Luxury kitchens often incorporate hidden appliances. Designers can build cabinets that conceal fridges and microwaves so they don't take away from the overall aesthetic of your kitchen, providing more storage while keeping countertops clear of clutter. This feature can add an additional level of sophistication.
Custom backsplash
Marble backsplashes add luxurious appeal to any kitchen, offering elegance with more casual luxury that fits with most design themes.
Marble's subtle veining makes it a versatile material in contemporary kitchen design, for instance this white kitchen featuring Calacatta Gold marble countertops combined with charming tongue-and-groove boards to create a cozy cottage vibe.
Glass and terrazzo can create the sensation of luxury in any space, while embossed tiles featuring floral motifs, geometric forms or herringbone patterns add even more interest to a space. There is often a variety of finishes and colors available to customize each space with ease.
High-quality flooring
For a luxurious kitchen design, using only high-quality materials is key. Flooring should be durable enough to withstand daily foot traffic and spills without being affected by wear-and-tear. Linoleum may be one option; luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring provides more luxurious aesthetic options with an assortment of colors available for choice.
Luxury kitchens feature not only elegant flooring, but also superior lighting. Choose recessed, pendant and overhead lights with decorative and functional functions for an eye-catching appearance in the room. This will add drama to your space!
