They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, and this
holds true not matter how large or small your home is. For some homebuyers, the opportunity to
design and install a dream kitchen is one of the many exciting reasons they
choose to build a new custom home. In
honor of Mother’s Day we decided to share some of the design features inspired
by the most beautiful custom home kitchens today.
First Things First, What Inspires the Layout?
According to many custom homebuyers, particularly those who
are building on the water, they are interested in maximizing the beautiful
views from the kitchen. Designing the
layout to take advantage of the windows and the view, while at the same time,
considering the type of appliances that will be purchased for the kitchen can
be challenging; however, the balance of these two key features will ensure
beauty, as well as function for the area of the home families enjoy the most.
Many of our custom home kitchens are designed to accommodate
professional grade appliances, so this is one of the first things homeowners
need to decide with their builder before a kitchen plan is created.
Function or Beauty – No Need to Pick Just One!
Once the layout is complete, it’s time to talk about the
specifics. With an array of functional
options for kitchen cabinets from dish organizers to oversized drawers for pots
and partitioned cabinets for serving platters, today’s cabinets can accommodate
almost every small appliance and kitchen accessory available and provide
solutions that are not only functional, but are also quite beautiful. No longer are the days when your counters are
used to store the blenders and juicers, now you can customize cabinet areas to
put these types of items where they belong – out of sight until you need
them.
In addition, features like glass insets on your cabinet
doors, or even open cabinet shelving can provide a unique, yet functional
storage solution for any style home. Your
custom kitchen can now be just as beautiful as it is functional! Be sure to check with your builder about the
optional features that can make your cabinets as functional as they are
beautiful.
Focal Points Are Not Just for the Living Room
Custom kitchen designs can be inspired by something as
simple as an incredible light fixture over the center island, or even a wine
storage solution within the cabinets. Some
homebuyers are even choosing to “stack” cabinets, which give unique design flair,
while offering additional storage solutions. No matter what your personal style is,
choosing a focal point for your kitchen that speaks to your lifestyle or design
preferences can set the tone for the kitchen and all the areas that are open to
this heart of your home. Your builder will
be happy to design the kitchen based on what inspires you!
Finishes and Details to Make A Statement
Many homebuyers tend to choose finishes for their cabinets
that are white, or light painted. Light
grey colors are currently trending and more requests for moldings like stacked crown
and under cabinet molding are popular to give the cabinets a more finished
look. However, dark wood tones and more
traditional cabinet colors paired with a bold statement countertop is the
perfect combination of traditional and modern.
Your builder can help you select the perfect finishes for your kitchen
so you can experience years of enjoyment.
Kitchens are the place where families and friends like to
hang out and enjoy relaxed entertaining.
Inspiration for kitchen design can come from just about anywhere, and depending
on the size of your kitchen, type of appliances and outside views to preserve,
the heart of your home can be both beautiful and functional. If you are ready to build your custom home, RBA
Homes would love to help. We include the
kitchen design as part of our design process for all of our homebuyers. Please contact us today for more information on how we can help design your dreamhome.
