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.
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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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