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Modern kitchen design is all about creating a conducive environment that revolves around functionality, technology, and the minimalist approach. By optimizing your space, choosing sleek finishes, determining the right colour scheme, thinking about lighting, and selecting smart appliances, you can achieve the best version of a modern kitchen design. Remember, the modern kitchen design not only looks good but will make your everyday life easy and convenient while being able to make a statement through materials and design elements chosen.

Pendant lights are perfect for creating a focal point in any room, including your kitchen. Modern pendant lights come in various shapes and sizes, and they are ideal for illuminating your kitchen island or dining area. Whether you opt for dramatic glass shades or minimalist metal pendants, pendant lights can add style and functionality to your modern kitchen. Recessed lighting may seem subtle, but it can bring significant illumination to your kitchen. LED recessed lights can brighten up your countertops, cabinets, and even your backsplash without detracting from the overall aesthetic of your kitchen. Recessed lighting can also be dimmed, making it the perfect option for creating a relaxing ambiance during dinner parties or movie nights.

We are constantly striving to work with and develop new finishes and materials that are modern while at the same time practical to the demands made on them. We are looking for textured materials where the finish is able to lift the space while at the same time fusing effortlessly with the surrounding interiors. Modern materials and finishes need to be hard-wearing and practical while at the same time offering that sense of luxury. We focus on finishes that are able to achieve both while remaining at the desired price point which is all part of offering the essential kitchen.

The trends for the modern age are seen in that open-plan living has evolved now to encompass more tasks than in recent years. The need to work from home and live and play at home all means the kitchen now has to be able to adapt and serve various demands and needs. We are seeing a trend for wine storage as we are at home more and want to enjoy social evenings with close friends and family instead of having to go out. We are seeing the natural evolution of a space that interacts with the lounge and dining areas while not detracting from its core functions. This also means though that the kitchen needs to be a welcoming space that you can relax in and enjoy a good conversation in and so the right materials are needed to enhance the experience of every user.

The modern kitchen experience is, in our view, one where you are seeing the fusion between form and function, aesthetics and functionality. It is where the kitchen needs to enhance the experience of the user without compromising functionality. Like a good meal at a luxury restaurant, the plating is essential as well as the look and feel but at the end of the day a meal needs to taste right. Without the right taste, everything else falls flat but with the right taste, the other components elevate the meal to new levels. So too with the modern kitchen experience; the design needs to flow and function correctly, but the right design elements, textures, and materials are there to elevate it to new levels and therefore offer new experiences.

We focus on zone planning in a kitchen as opposed to the traditional work triangle. The work triangle was developed for closed-off kitchens with one person in the space. Today our modern homes are open plan and there are various people using this space. We , therefore, focus on zone planning where the kitchen is broken up into functional zones where you can cook, function, entertain, and relax all within the same space. Each zone has what is required of it cooking or prep or storage and together they offer the user an effortless and seamless experience.

The use of modern stone in the form of quartz or porcelains alongside granites and marble is not something that is new, but it is something that is critical to ensure a space has character and functions correctly. The counters chosen are one of the most important factors when it comes to kitchen design, not just for the aesthetic qualities but also the functional demands. Stone counters need to therefore be practical but with that need to cater to the design feel desired. They need to bring to life and work seamlessly with the rest of the design elements in the kitchen space to make a statement while also working alongside the other finishes.

Integrated appliances are at the forefront of modern kitchen design. the reason they are so critical to a modern kitchen is that the functionality and look offered are what enable the kitchen to blend effortlessly with the surrounding interiors. The integrated appliances are mostly for fridges and freezers in the main kitchen space as this allows the look of the kitchen to be as modern freestanding furniture in the space.

Kitchen islands are something critical to open-plan spaces. Due to the open living trend, the kitchen island has developed into a modern piece of furniture. The island must serve various users performing various functions and this is where designing an island is a combination of engineering and art. The island can serve various demands made on it while also becoming a statement piece for the whole home! The modern island will be able to offer an experience for every person using the space as it serves so many functions.

A focus on the essentials is a focus on tones that are modern but also timeless. We work with colours that create drama but can also soften and bring appeal to the space. The modern kitchen needs to be timeless in that this is an investment and a statement piece that defines most modern homes. We , therefore, focus on colours and tones that work seamlessly with the surrounding interiors and allow for the surrounding interiors to bring in the desired colour while the kitchen remains neutral.

We believe that the modern kitchen has to strive to offer not just aesthetics or functionality but both. For us, the essentials of a modern kitchen are found in managing the tension between form and function ensuring a design that awakens the senses while serving the practical purposes demanded of it. We believe in the essential kitchen, where every task is catered for and every aesthetic desire met. The complete kitchen encompasses every element of modern design.