In last week’s blog, we looked at German kitchens and how they can add a modern and contemporary touch to your kitchen space. Today, we’ve got Victorian homes in the spotlight as we share our top tips on how to add that designer wow-factor.
If you’re planning on keeping the timeless appeal of your Victorian kitchen then stick to classic colour palettes – much like you’d see in a farmhouse style kitchen. Once you’ve decided on materials and finishes for your cupboards and worktops, we recommend sticking to shades like grey, beige, duck egg blue and off-white.
Unlike modern homes, Victorian homes are usually quite spacious – boasting kitchens significantly larger than average. To make the most of this space, take elements from German kitchen design to enhance the look, feel and functionality of your kitchen. We recommend installing a kitchen island and a casual dining space, like a breakfast bar, in addition to your formal dining area.
One of the best ways to update your Victorian kitchen is to bring in modern elements while retaining the more traditional features and materials too. High gloss cabinets and Corian can be used for your cupboards and work surfaces and wood for your furnishings, such as your kitchen table. High gloss surfaces also have the added advantage of creating a brighter, airy kitchen space too.
Victorian style homes and architecture are the perfect complement to the industrial trend. While contemporary, industrial design features serve to complement the unique style and high ceilings commonly found in a Victorian home. Some of the things you might like to consider are exposed bricks, industrial style hanging lamps, and materials like copper and chrome to complement your simple colour palette and warm up your home.
Unlike many modern properties, which benefit from kitchens looking out to the garden or backing on to a conservatory, Victorian homes tend to lack that quality of light. Whatever kitchen style you decide on, we recommend improving the light in your kitchen space with glass doors, new windows, or skylights.
Just because your design combines old and new, doesn’t mean you need to choose less modern appliances. Transform the functionality of your kitchen with modern appliances from Neff and other top-notch features like the Quooker Tap.
At Kitchen Design Centre we’ve worked with kitchens old and new. One of our favourite transformations, however, has to be that of this traditional, old kitchen, which we modernised for its owners. The new features include an island working space, glass doors opening out to the garden, and the best in modern appliances. The result? – An all-purpose luxury living space.
If you’re tempted to modernise your Victorian kitchen, why not take a look at the contemporary kitchen styles we have available? You can also view our newest contemporary kitchens at one of our designer kitchen showrooms.
Your vision, our expertise.
At Kitchen Design Centre, we don’t just supply kitchens; we help you create a total vision for your home. Our team specialises in reimagining your space, ensuring the new design isn’t just beautiful, but perfectly functional.
From the very first spark of an idea to the final, streamlined installation, we guide you through every step of the process. Whether that be offering structural tips and big-picture design ideas that go beyond the kitchen footprint, or ensuring every corner is utilised to its best potential whilst maintaining flow, function and light.
George Clarke once said, “If you don’t get the layout right nothing else feels right. If your space flows and works properly it just makes you feel better, happier.” We at Kitchen Design Centre strive to get this right and draw from decades of experience, specialist skill and expertise to help each of you realise your vision for your dream kitchen.
Start your journey with us today at our Barrowford showroom. We can help you with projects ranging from small kitchen makeovers to large-scale renovations. While we don’t supply the trades, we can confidently direct you to the perfect trusted professionals to fulfil your dreams.
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There’s just something magical about a kitchen at Christmastime — the warm glow of the oven and the scent of cinnamon drifting through the air.
Here’s to the heart of the home — where recipes turn into traditions and simple moments become the ones we never forget.
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It’s getting chilly outside — pop into one of our showrooms for a hot coffee and to discuss your Christmas kitchen wish list.
Winner’s Announcement!
To mark Kitchen Design Centre’s 40th Anniversary, we wanted to celebrate by giving something meaningful back to our loyal customers. Every person who purchased a new kitchen from us during the qualifying period was automatically entered into a special prize draw to win £4,000 back from the cost of their kitchen.
We’re excited to reveal that the winner of this fantastic prize is Mrs M from Colne!
We had the pleasure of visiting her last week to share the news in person — and she was over the moon.
A heartfelt thank-you to all our customers for celebrating this milestone year with us. Your continued support means everything.
As part of the celebrations for Kitchen Design Centre’s 40th Anniversary, we wanted to give something special back to our wonderful customers. Everyone who purchased their new kitchen from Kitchen Design Centre during the qualifying period was automatically entered into an exclusive prize draw for the chance to win £4,000 back off the cost of their kitchen. We are thrilled to announce that the lucky winner is Mrs M from Colne! A huge congratulations to our winner — we can’t wait to visit you soon and personally deliver the exciting news. Thank you to all our customers for being part of this milestone year with us.
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