Easy enhancements that can be added to your home’s kitchen without a full remodel!
Today, the residential Kitchen is in the midst of a resurgence. With the rise in inflation and the prioritization of healthy eating becoming more common, people are less likely to go out. Therefore, homeowners are investing into their homes creating stylish and functional kitchens that allow them to cook and craft with ease.
Functionally is only half the battle, you not only want something that works, but looks great too! That’s why luxury kitchen features are becoming more popular in the world today. While the terms ‘high-end design’ & ‘Luxury’ may have specific connotations in how it should look, in reality, this type of design varies greatly depending on the individual.
Luxury Kitchen Features
Whether it be something modern or an old-fashioned farmhouse look, both are possible through luxury kitchen features.
Under Cabinet Lighting
These are the lights that assist you with specific kitchen tasks such as chopping vegetables, cooking meals or making charcuterie boards. They Illuminate countertops, making the work area more functional. Fortunately most under cabinet lights, are usually LED’s making installation a breeze while aesthetically adding a highlighting light source for your kitchen features.
Luxury Countertops
Since the time of building the great pyramids, cutting stone has been a delicacy. Now-a-days, the options for available luxury countertops is limitless.
Quartz countertops are certainly up there in terms of durability, traditional granite countertops offer a classic, high-end look, and wood countertops are warm and great for meal prep. As you can see, each countertop material has its unique benefits. The key for you is to decide which material best matches up with your needs.
And the options do not stop at quartz and granite, other popular choices include butcher block, marble, cool concrete and more!
For assistance in choosing the right countertop for your luxury kitchen, check out our blogs on countertop options!
Luxury Cabinets
Almost as fun as choosing countertops, the cabinets are an easy and efficient way to get that luxury look! Whether choosing Ready To Assemble (RTA) or custom cabinets, your cabinets are going to be the staple of the design. But, don’t stress out about making the right choice. Cabinet shopping should be a fun experience as you look for the perfect option that fits your functionality needs and your style and taste preferences.
High Performance Appliances
You want to talk functionality then on the front lines is the appliances. In my opinion, this is where the Luxury is. Roll up ranges, in-wall beverage station, seamless built-in refrigerators and so many more are just a few examples of what luxury appliances are available for your kitchen.
Here at G2 we are proud partners with Famous Tate. Check out their website to find some inspiration and see some of the endless possibilities of high-performance appliances.
Decorative Molding
Moldings can make any project look custom. When applied to kitchen cabinetry in particular, these architectural details can help enhance the most basic cabinet style. With the multitude of different configurations and designs available, crown molding, edge molding and more can help personalize your next kitchen project.
In Conclusion
Adding even one of these features to your kitchen will greatly enhance the space. The term Luxury today is more of a broad statement to describe going above and beyond the basic necessity. So you have to ask yourself, are you worth going above the basics, I say yes.
Not sure what you want or what you need? Talk to us today. Here at G2 we help our customers everyday decide which style and layout works best for them. Get some inspiration for your next kitchen design by checking out our Project Gallery!
And As Always, consult with your designer before making any final decisions. And remember, G2 is here for you!