Kitchen Design Ideas: How to Build a Practical Style Direction

Choose the feeling, then test the function

Good kitchen design starts with how the room needs to work. Style matters, but it should support cooking, cleaning, storage, lighting and daily movement.

Build a style direction

• Pick three words for the room, such as warm, bright and durable.
• Choose cabinet colour, worktop, handles, splashback and floor as a group.
• Check the design in daylight and evening light.
• Use one strong feature rather than making every surface compete.