The kitchen is the center of the home. Not just for big, bustling families but also for the cutie couples with plant babies, fur babies, and the parents of the friend group. More often than not, couples are spending a lot time cooking and baking together. With the bustle of busy lives, spending time in the kitchen with your partner is one of the best ways to invest in your relationship with each other. Your kitchen should reflect both of your personalities and kitchen duties. Designing a kitchen around you both may seem like a daunting task, especially if it is your first major design project in your first home together. From practical layouts to blending decor aesthetics, we will discuss how to make your kitchen one of the most romantic rooms in your home.
The most practical way to include your partner in the kitchen design is by being intentional with your layout. There is no such thing as too much counter space with two cooks in the kitchen. Installing longer counters on the border of the kitchen ensures that there is plenty of room to spread out. Both of these L-Shaped kitchen layouts by our designers here at Kitchens By Design highlight the perks of plenty of long counters paired with an island for additional prep area and seating.
Pairing the long counters with an island practically guarantees that two people can do their cooking duties without getting in each other's way. It is also important to have zones for prep, cooking, and cleaning. This kitchen that we designed for one of our clients in Providence highlights the benefits of having curated zones for functioning in the kitchen with your partner. The island has plenty of room for prep work, while the counter space on either side of the oven and sink leaves specific areas for cooking and cleaning.
Doubling up on appliances also guarantees that you can work without competing for space. A double bowl sink - or a secondary sink on your island - means that you can prep or clean at the same time, and two ovens create the opportunity for side dishes to cook while the entree has its own oven.
One of the biggest hurdles for couples creating a home together is blending what you and your partner consider beautiful. You may like the modern touches while your partner loves the charm of vintage decor. From bold colors to natural textures, it is entirely possible to combine your design choices. A brightly colored tile paired with natural wood cabinets and vintage-inspired handles is one example. Or vice versa! A painted cabinet in a modern color such as Ultracraft’s Basil blends a clean finish with natural texture when paired with Marazzi Tile’s Cotto Revival tile backsplash.
Plus, an island not only provides the space to work side by side, they are also a chance to blend your design choices! Using an alternate material for the island compared to the cabinets in the kitchen - for example, natural wood toned cabinets vs. painted cabinets - ensures that the island is its own zone while showing off your complimentary design choices. This beach house kitchen design by Adrienne is the perfect example of combining colors for a flattering color pallet!
Ultimately, combining households with your partner can seem like a daunting task. Especially when you are creating a space together that is purely just for yourselves for the first time. A new house is a blank slate with so many opportunities to make your stamp as a couple. Making sure you have the space to cook together is key, which is why plenty of counter space is crucial. Creating a space that shows off both of your personalities is also so important! From choosing complimentary colors and textures to the hardware on the cabinets, the possibilities to create an aesthetically cohesive kitchen are endless. Stop by Kitchens By Design’s showroom to see all of the inspiration we have to offer!
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