High quality kitchens: a complete guide to making the best choice

High quality kitchens are much more than just a functional space. In fact, they represent the heart of the home, i.e. they are an environment where advanced functionality and sophisticated design come together harmoniously.

To get the most out of this kind of kitchen, it is important to pay attention to the design phase and the choice of the various elements that make up its structure and furnishings. In today’s post, we will give you all the advice you need to make the best choice, let’s start now!

What features do high quality kitchens have?

High quality kitchens differ from others in the use of durable, hard-wearing materials that are able to guarantee excellent levels of beauty and performance.

A typical high-end kitchen features furniture and surfaces made of fine wood, stainless steel ,natural stone or innovative composite materials. All these options guarantee great durability, high resistance to impact, heat and moisture, and give the room an unparalleled appeal.

When we speak of high quality kitchens, we are not only referring to the solidity of the furnishings in these rooms, but also to their well-groomed aesthetics, which integrate perfectly with the rest of the interior design and respect the customers’ taste and requirements.

In a kitchen of this kind, every detail is precisely studied to create a perfect balance of shapes, colours and finishes. Nothing is left to chance: from the shape and size of the handles to the layout of the appliances, every element is designed to optimise space and enhance the look and feel of the room.

The quality level of these kitchens is particularly high, whether it is a model with a predefined structure or a modular design, or whether you opt for a made-to-measure kitchen .Thanks to the meticulous design and careful selection of the various components, the result is always an elegant, luxurious and classy ambience.

How do you design high quality kitchens?

Designing or choosing a high-quality kitchen requires careful planning and a clear vision of the requirements to be met. To achieve a good result, the first step is to understand how the room will be used. From this point of view, it is useful to ask how many people will be living in it, specifically how often and how intensively. All this information can be useful in defining the essential characteristics of the kitchen and in organising a space that is functional and suited to the family’s lifestyle.

It is equally essential to define the right furniture layout. The ideal solution is to create a layout that maximises ergonomics and practicality in the use of the kitchen. Depending on the space to be furnished and your preferences, you can choose a simple linear configuration, you can create an island layout or you can opt for an L-shaped kitchen, for example.

We have already mentioned that an essential aspect of high quality kitchens is the detail elements. Seemingly marginal components such as handles, hinges or the materials used to cover worktops and backsplashes can make all the difference and, in addition to enhancing the aesthetics of the room, also ensure that the kitchen will last longer.

Among the aspects that should not be overlooked is also the sustainability of one’s furniture choices. Relying on experienced furniture makers, who work in an artisanal manner and use carefully selected materials, ensures greater control over the origin of materials, environmentally friendly processes and the use of safe and non-polluting substances.

How to furnish your home with a high quality kitchen?

To enhance the furnishings of a luxury kitchen, it is essential to evaluate its position within the home. In fact, interior design choices may be different if the kitchen is located in an open space or if it directly overlooks the living room. They are even more so if it is located in a separate room. If in the first case it is essential that there is coherence or continuity with the furnishings of the living area, in the second case the kitchen can take on a more independent character.

It is above all the materials and finishes chosen that define the personality of the room. For an exclusive result, one can consider integrating elements in Carrara marble or black granite. Although opposite in colour, both of these materials can give worktops and panelling a truly irresistible touch of luxury. Those who wish to give their kitchen a more modern look may instead consider choosing a top in innovative materials that mix synthetic with natural elements, such as quartz or ceramic. Such solutions are ideal if you want a natural and refined look, but also durable and versatile.

For furniture, on the other hand, as much in projects inspired by the classic style as in contemporary ones, the protagonists are precious woods, which are proposed in a natural version with visible grain or varnished.

Our post on high quality kitchens ends here. Now it’s up to you: make your choice and, if you need help, we are here, just a click away!

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