When you come to design your kitchen space, you need to think about so much more than just furnishings and your colour palette. Design elements such as curves and straight lines also have a huge role to play – impacting the layout, functionality and overall feel of your kitchen space. While both curved and straight lined designs have their perks, they create completely different environments.
Curved kitchen design is said to be key in creating that relaxing kitchen space. As there are no sharp corners it means your eye doesn’t have to pick out obstacles to avoid and everything just appears to flow.
When it comes to practicality, curved designs also offer many benefits. Furniture placement maps your route around the kitchen and divides the zones, making the curved kitchen a relaxing and efficient one to navigate and use. Curved designs are also great for ergonomic storage potential and suit many of the modern materials a lot of us like to use in our kitchen spaces. Corian is just one of the materials suited to curved designs, allowing homeowners to create a unique design for their kitchen space.
What’s more, a lot of seem to prefer the rounded corners that curved kitchens give us. While we may just think it’s just because they look more comforting, science actually shows that these rounded edges take less cognitive effort to visually process – something our brain will always favour.
Curved design is organic to the environment and world around us – from the waves of the sea to the countryside hills. There’s something about soft curves that just feels natural. On the other hand, sharp edges are often associated with danger – for example knives or blades.
Finally, curved says sleek and stylish – a must in any modern kitchen. It’s chic, trendy and promotes a sense of togetherness, which has become increasingly important for the multipurpose social kitchen space.
While curved design fits with many modern kitchen designs, straight lines depict a more traditional style, like that of the popular German style kitchen. This type of design is more about practicality than the overall psychology and feel of a kitchen.
Straight lined design is also much more about functionality than it is about style – but we’ve got to admit it still looks pretty good too. It ultilises the space for higher functionality and maximises storage options with reasonably sized and shaped cupboards and cabinets. This makes it the ideal choice for narrow and small spaced kitchens that don’t have a lot of room to play with. It’s also easier to install and less expensive than the modern curved kitchen.
While straight lines may not offer the most modern kitchen design, they do allow for modern features that add a touch of sleek and sophistication to your kitchen space. Handless designs, for example, are a great way to bring your straight lined kitchen design up to date.
To browse our range of straight and curved edge designs, visit your nearest designer kitchen showroom in the North West. You can find our location details here.
Introducing Beth Ainsworth to our Blackburn showroom. Beth brings fresh ideas and plenty of enthusiasm to kitchen design. Off the clock, I’m most likely in the gym.
We’re passionate about tailoring our designs to fit your lifestyle, so whether you want a space to entertain or a family-centric kitchen to spend quality time together, our designers know exactly how to make your dream kitchen a reality.
When you book an appointment, you’ll be introduced to your personal kitchen designer, who will sit down with you in our dedicated meeting space to discuss what you want for your dream kitchen. Then, when you’re happy with the final design, they’ll become your dedicated project manager as they oversee every aspect of the installation, guaranteeing exceptional customer service as we deliver the kitchen of your dreams.
Our Summer Sale is officially ON! ✨
If you’ve been dreaming about a new kitchen, there’s never been a better time to make it happen. From timeless designs to modern family spaces, now is the perfect opportunity to save on the kitchen you’ve always wanted.
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AS SEEN ON GEORGE CLARKE’S BEAUTIFUL BUILDS: FROM DATED LAYOUT TO DREAM ENTERTAINING SPACE
When Katherine and Andrew purchased their property, they always knew a full renovation would follow.
With both the outdated kitchen and untouched garden requiring significant transformation, the project soon became part of Channel 4’s George Clarke’s Beautiful Builds – it was an opportunity they felt perfectly aligned with their vision for the property.
While searching for a local kitchen specialist, Kitchen Design Centre immediately stood out thanks to its long-standing reputation, glowing customer reviews and welcoming showroom experience.
The brief focused on creating a sleek, contemporary kitchen that would feel open, social and highly functional, while complementing the wider architectural renovation of the home.
The finished design delivers a beautifully balanced space that combines clean lines with luxurious detailing.
One of the standout features is the striking worktop design. The waterfall edge peninsula creates a bold focal point within the room, while the continuation of the material across the side panels introduces a seamless, premium aesthetic.
Functionality was equally important throughout the design process, with carefully considered storage solutions and high-quality appliances helping to simplify everyday living. Among Katherine and Andrew’s favourite additions is the Neff oven, praised for both its versatility and pyrolytic self-cleaning function.
The completed result is a sophisticated contemporary space that completely transforms how the home looks, feels, and functions, perfectly reflecting Katherine and Andrew’s original vision from the moment they moved in.
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SUMMER JUST GOT EVEN BETTER FOR YOUR DREAM KITCHEN!
You don’t have to keep waiting for your dream kitchen. With flexible finance options on kitchens over £20,000, it’s ready when you are. Spread the cost of your kitchen plans and move forward in a way that works for you this summer.
With our exclusive Quooker offer, when you purchase any Quooker Tap and Tank system with a kitchen over £20,000, you’ll receive a FREE Quooker CUBE worth £1,250, plus free installation worth up to £384, and 4 free CO₂ cylinders worth £70. It’s everything you need to enjoy chilled, filtered, sparkling and boiling water straight from your tap.
And when you step into our showrooms, there are even more opportunities waiting for you, including exclusive savings on selected ex-display kitchens and up to 50% off selected stock appliances. Don’t miss this rare chance to secure something special, with design and value combined.
That said, like all great things, these summer offers are only available for a limited time — once they’re gone, they’re gone!
The kitchen isn’t just a place to cook — it’s the heart of the home.
At our Kitchen Design Centre, we believe your kitchen should be the centrepiece of your house, where style meets functionality and every moment matters. From morning coffees to family dinners and everything in between, your kitchen is where life happens.
That’s why we design spaces that bring people together — beautiful, practical, and tailored to you. Whether you’re dreaming of a sleek modern look or a warm, classic feel, we’re here to help you create a kitchen that truly feels like home.
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