Want to learn how to design welcoming, stylish, and contemporary Luxe-style kitchens? Today we are sharing our top 8 interior styling tips to create a kitchen that is glamorous, contemporary, and refined.
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Tip #1
What is the Luxe-Style Kitchen Colour Palette?
The Luxe kitchen colour palette features a foundation of crisp, light neutrals and may be complemented by deeper hues of charcoal grey, navy blue, chocolate brown, deep greens, and touches of black.
Alternatively, keep the colour palette monochromatic, adding intentional touches of lustre, through mixed metals of gold, copper, chrome, polished nickel, or bronze for fixtures, lighting, faucets, and hardware.
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Tip #2
What Materials and Finishes are Used in Luxe Kitchens?
Luxe-style kitchens feature premium materials, such as marble, granite, high gloss lacquer, mirrored surfaces, glass, mosaic ceramic tiles, and exotic woods.
Calacatta, Carrara, and Statuario are popular marble varieties known for their beautiful veining patterns.
For lustre, opt for metals that feature a polished or glossy finish to enhance the upscale aesthetic. As mentioned before, these include stainless steel, polished brass or nickel, brushed silver, chrome, and gold.
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Tip #3
What are Luxe Style Cabinetry, Splashbacks, and Countertops?
For elegance, utilise high-end materials for the splashback and countertops, such as marble, quartz, soapstone, or luxury tiles. Pay consideration to smaller details such as intricate patterns or veining, or a waterfall countertop edge for added visual interest.
Next, invest in high-quality, custom-made cabinetry with sleek and sophisticated designs, such as dark-stained woods, or glossy lacquer finishes.
These may feature minimalistic mouldings, partial glass-fronts, beautiful wood veneers, and inset designs.
Lastly, install custom pantry systems, such as pull-out drawers, integrated hidden appliances, and other built-in storage solutions.
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Tip #4
What is Luxe-Style Kitchen Hardware?
Luxe hardware features ornate details, such as crystal knobs or sleek handles in high gloss finishes.
Designs include straight, half-moon, hexagonal, ridged, or streamlined inset campaign styles.
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Tip #5
What is Luxe-Style Kitchen Flooring?
To maintain the high-end feel, flooring ideas include:
• Classic marble tiles
• Polished concrete
• Large porcelain tiles or mosaic-style flooring
• Terrazzo flooring
• & richly grained dark brown or grey wash hardwood flooring in herringbone or chevron designs.
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Tip #6
What are Luxe-Style Kitchen Lighting & Window Treatments?
Enhance the luxe feel with statement lighting fixtures.
Ideas include a contemporary branching chandelier, glass and metal pendants, or sleek cone-shaped pendant lights with metallic interiors, positioned above the kitchen island or integrated dining area.
Custom lighting features can also be used to highlight specific areas or create mood lighting. This includes under-cabinet lighting, interior cabinet lighting, or even LED-illuminated shelving.
Keep window treatments sleek and minimal with motorised blinds, Roman shades, sleek Venetian blinds, wooden shutters, or personalised Duette® blinds.
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Tip #7
What is Luxe-Style Kitchen Furniture?
Evoke feelings of welcome by including comfortable seating options, such as upholstered swivel and adjustable bar stools.
Upholstery options include natural linen, velvet, or leather, featuring tufted backs, and button or nail head trims.
Additional contemporary furniture pieces include:
- Elegant display cabinets or hutches with glass doors, interior lighting, antique mirrored details, and decorative mouldings.
- A built-in upholstered banquette seat.
- & a luxe bar cabinet or bar trolley with ornate handles, or decorative carvings.
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Tip #8
What are Luxe-Style Kitchen Accessories
Keep accessories to a minimum, opting for a few curated accents.
Ideas include a stunning statement vase with tall-reaching foliage or branches, lightly scented kitchen hand soaps and room sprays, and decorative elements like a built-in wine rack or wine cellar, and a custom coffee station.
This also includes installing top-of-the-line appliances that not only provide smart technologies but enhance the modern atmosphere, such as Sub-zero and Wolf, Miele, and Gaggenau.
Be sure to conceal smaller appliances and utensils in cabinets or dedicated storage areas for a hidden and streamlined look.
Lastly, display curated collections of crystal glassware, fine China, or high-quality cookware.
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