Elevate Your Kitchen to Luxury

In recent years, the luxury kitchen has received a considerable amount of attention from home-builders, design professionals, and consumers alike. We have had the pleasure of designing and building numerous luxury kitchens over the years, and love to watch our client’s dream kitchens become reality. Luxury kitchens are a combination of several different elements. From custom cabinets to one-of-a kind, bespoke backsplash tiles, luxury kitchens are designed around specific purposes and

 tastes. A luxury kitchen can be the centerpiece of a new house, but what exactly does it entail? The reality is, there is no one definitive definition of what constitutes a luxury kitchen, much less a luxury kitchen design. Nonetheless, there are a number of characteristics that tend to indicate a certain level of luxury.

First, luxury kitchens tend to boast a spacious and open floor plan. This allows for a more free-flowing style of decor, where items such as a flat-panel refrigerator, stainless steel appliances, and even an island offering a comfortable eating surface can be incorporated into a room that might traditionally be devoted to cooking food. While this type of kitchen design may seem to require a large investment, it can actually be achieved through a combination of new construction and renovation, as well as re-decorating existing homes. For those who prefer a closed floor plan, a luxury kitchen may feature innovative storage solutions and custom touches, such an appliance caddy, to help keep the space look streamlined and uncluttered.  The designers at Kitchen and Bath Ideas can help determine what style of luxury kitchen works best for your home, as well as which materials and features can add elegance and distinction to your kitchen.

Another characteristic of a luxury kitchen tends to be the use of high-end appliances, equipment, and fixtures. As in most industries, there is a wide range of affordable products, but there are also a number of high-end appliances that are generally only available through specialty retailers such as Kitchen and Bath Ideas. Examples of materials used in these areas include stainless steel, chrome, and nickel. Many people who seek out these types of finishes feel that these finishes provide a sense of class and luxury that is not possible with cheaper or lower quality materials. Such finishes can include antique pieces, granite counter tops, and even copper, which has long been used in kitchens for its warmth and lovely appearance.

In addition to appliances, luxury kitchens may feature a custom range hood or similar option. A range hood is a  cupboard design that extends from the ceiling above the stove top. Although some are purely decorative, most have built-in fans that can help circulate air, keeping kitchen work at a temperature level that is comfortable. In other cases, the fan may be attached to a ceiling fan, which can prove to be even more beneficial due to the constant movement of the ceiling fan blades. The range hood can be designed custom or purchased and can range from wood, copper, metal, or even glass in some cases. 

Another thing that adds class and sophistication to a luxury kitchen is the installation of high quality lighting fixtures. Typically, it is the location of the lighting source that leaves an impression on the person who enters the kitchen, because it can either make or break the overall style of the room. In particular, some of the most common types of lighting sources used in a luxury kitchen are over-the-door overhead light fixtures, under-cabinet lighting, and overhead lighting that come down from above.

In terms of cabinets, luxury custom kitchen cabinets come in a wide variety of different styles, sizes, and shapes, and are manufactured from a wide range of materials. Kitchen and Bath Ideas is well-known for our knowledge, and design ability as well as quality when it comes to custom cabinets. Cabinet options include limitless colors, materials, and finishes. You can also opt for custom cabinet inserts, each made to accomodate a specific item or need in your kitchen, or to solve a specific problem. Cabinets can be manufactured with a “soft-close” option that is typically the standard in luxury kitchens. There are even options to have panels made to match your custom cabinets that fit on your appliances (including your refrigerator), making them a seamless part of the overall design!

Countertops are an important aspect of any luxury kitchen, and this aspect has been given considerable attention in recent years. Countertops are available in a large variety of colors, materials, and thicknesses, and they can even be custom-installed. Of course, custom-installed countertops tend to be very expensive, but if you want something truly unique, then you should certainly investigate the possibility of having something custom-built. The cost can be offset somewhat if you carefully choose the material and make sure to have a professional like Kitchen and Bath Ideas help with the measurements, design, and installation. 

Finally, the last element of a luxury kitchen is the furniture. Typically, luxury kitchen furniture is made from some of the more expensive materials available. This includes, among others, solid wood cabinets, exotic wood countertops, and marble tops. In terms of the cabinets themselves, oak, cherry, and maple are amongst the most popular options. For more information on the types of materials used for your furniture, we highly recommend checking out “The Ultimate Guide to Buying Luxury Kitchen Furniture” by Steven Deering.

Whether you are just looking for design advice or are seeking a full-service kitchen contractor, Kitchen and Bath Ideas can help make your luxury kitchen a reality. We have relationships with a wide array of manufacturers and can help you simply create plans for your remodel or new build, or we can handle just the build out of your kitchen. We even serve as simply a retailer for you to purchase wwhicheverelements of your build you might need.