We’re feeling all loved up for Valentine’s Day here at Kitchen Design Centre! Today, we found ourselves thinking about the more romantic sides of kitchens. Not just in cooking delicious meals, but also in the shared joy of cooking as a couple! We thought it would be a brilliant opportunity to give you a bit of romantic kitchen design inspiration, and that’s exactly what we’re doing in today’s blog – so, here’s how to create a kitchen for the two of you to cook together.
More and more couples are starting to share cooking duties – which is amazing – but there’s no denying that can make things a little complicated in the kitchen. That means that when you’re planning out your dream kitchen, you’ll need to look extremely carefully at how you divide the space.
The first question to probably ask is: are there any cooking tasks which either or both of you particularly enjoy doing? For example, are you keener on basting or whisking, or does your significant other enjoy chopping and blending? If there is, you might want to consider carving out a little dedicated corner for yourselves in the kitchen, so you can work in tandem when cooking big meals.
And whether you’ve got personal corners or not, the next question is – where are you likely to overlap when cooking? Are there any particular spaces you might foresee getting in each others’ way? How can you work round each other when you do? For many of these questions, a kitchen island can provide an easy answer. It gives you a common space to allow you to give your partner room, and provides a handy resting place for ingredients you’re finished with for the time being, such as chopped vegetables, or peeled potatoes. Lots of experts – including our very own talented kitchen designers – recommend L-shape or U-shaped kitchens for this very purpose.
Another way you can avoid getting in each others’ way is by making sure that you have enough appliances. Dual ovens and double-bowl sinks are two excellent examples, allowing you to cook or clean both at once and keep the smooth function of your two-cook kitchen.
Aesthetics are another key element of your two-cook kitchen, and it’s one that offers a lot of exciting opportunities. If you each prefer different aesthetics, you can design a kitchen that incorporates elements of both, to create a finished space that is truly unique. For example, you might want a traditional range cooker but handleless cabinetry, or a colour scheme that bridges the gap between blue and green. You might, for example, want a contemporary kitchen with traditional utensils and cutlery. Experiment a little!
You can even take it a step further, and find a way to perfect your kitchen’s style in a way that expresses your personality as a couple. This is exactly the approach taken by Chris and Anne Redmond, who wanted their dream kitchen to be incorporate their favourite shade of red as a key statement colour. Our designer Maxine was only too happy to oblige, and the result is a sleek handleless design that makes stunning use of red Lacobel glass.
It just goes to show that whatever your style, our designers will always go the extra mile to realise every inch of your dream vision for your kitchen. Pop into your designer kitchen showroom in Manchester, Blackburn or Barrowford, and we’ll see what we can do for you!
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A KITCHEN AND LIVING SPACE REIMAGINED FOR A RIBBLE VALLEY HOME
Paulo and Debbie first discovered Kitchen Design Centre back in 2013 when they created their dream kitchen—and they loved it so much that, years later, they returned once more.
This time, it was for a brand-new kitchen, utility room, games room and garage storage area as part of a major renovation to their family home.
Inspired by a stunning display in the Barrowford showroom, Paulo and Debbie teamed up with Barrowford Showroom Manager, Simon Thomas. With over 25 years of experience, Simon was the perfect person to take on their new brief—one that pushed boundaries and called for creativity in a limited space.
Debbie, inspired by Pinterest, envisioned a kitchen with rich walnut tones. Simon brought this to life with a sophisticated, contemporary design that cleverly created the feeling of a large island in a narrow room, proving that great design isn’t about space—it’s about smart solutions. He did this by linking the island to one wall to create the perfect cooking centre with all the focus in to the room.
“Simon was incredible. We loved the kitchen so much that we asked him to turn his attention to the majority of our downstairs. The whole area now has real wow factor—and it’s incredibly practical too. We couldn’t be happier with the result.”
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A SLEEK, HIGH-END CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN FOR A MANCHESTER HOME
When renovating their Worsley home, Kim and Paul knew exactly who to trust with their dream kitchen — Kitchen Design Centre.
A Sleek, High-End Contemporary Kitchen for a Manchester Home
Having worked with them four years ago in their previous home, they were so thrilled with the result that choosing them again was an easy decision.
Visiting the Urmston showroom, they were immediately inspired by the stunning displays and enlisted designer Rowan Chick to create a sleek yet functional space. They envisioned a monochrome palette to complement the ultra-modern aesthetic of their new home — a striking contrast to their previous more traditional navy and taupe kitchen.
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FANCY THE CHANCE OF WINNING £4000? PLUS A FREE QUOOKER TAP & AN EXTRA £400 OFF YOUR KITCHEN!
For a limited time only, the first 40 customers to place an order after 4th April will be entered into our prize draw to win £4,000 cashback on their dream kitchen! And that’s not all – you’ll also receive an extra £400 off your kitchen as a thank you for your support over the last 40 years.
Plus, you’ll get a free chrome Quooker Flex Tap Pro3 – worth £1,250 to add the perfect finishing touch to your new kitchen.
And there’s more – you can still grab unbeatable discounts on our final ex-display kitchens and enjoy up to 50% off our premium stock appliances.
So, what are you waiting for? Book A Free Design Appointment today and let our expert team help you create the kitchen of your dreams. Hurry – this anniversary celebration ends once we’ve reached 40 kitchens!
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