Kitchen island counters are usually one of the most versatile and heavily used surfaces in the cooking area. They can be utilized as a cooking surface, decorative display area, an eating area, or all three! As such, it is important that your kitchen island not only matches the decor of your entire space, but also that it is functional enough to handle any task you may need it for. Find out more about designing your unique kitchen island and visit Leicht LA’s premier kitchen showroom in Los Angeles for more ideas about how to transform your cooking space into a work of art!
Maintaining Your Counter’s Functionality
When upgrading any kitchen features, the most important aspects that need to remain are your kitchen’s functionality, and a design aesthetic that is consistent with the rest of your interior. To ensure that your counter stays functional while also trying to upgrade, match the countertop material of your island counter with that of your other surfaces. If you are only upgrading your island countertop and either can’t find the matching pattern or no longer enjoy the way it looks, consider switching out your counters all at once to ensure that they match, and that you like your new designs as a whole. If you are concerned about your project costing more money than you are prepared for, there are options to replace your counter material with other sources than the typical selection of marble or granite. The experts at Leicht LA offer a fantastic selection of quartz countertops that are significantly more affordable than stone tops from other companies.
The functionality of your kitchen can also be maintained by the proper placement of any island counter in relation to the rest of your kitchenware. Putting the island in a spot that impedes the flow of foot traffic can cause difficulties during parties, or family gatherings. Consider getting help from a professional architect or interior designer to discuss what area of your floor space would be the best spot for a freestanding counter.
When redesigning your island counter, or entire kitchen, you can maintain the functionality of your space by trying to get as many items as possible off of the surface of the counters. To accomplish this, you can attempt to hang things like paper towels, cooking utensils and pots from the wall, and place things like cooling mats in drawers. This allows your counter space to be both a work space when it’s time to cook, and a nice place to enjoy a meal, or work on a project when you are not cooking. Find your next kitchen inspiration by visiting Leicht LA’s kitchen showroom in Los Angeles and discover the new design you’ve been looking for today!
Displaying Cohesive Kitchen Counter Materials
Just as a cohesive countertop design is important to maintaining your overall kitchen aesthetic, displaying a cohesive collection of kitchen counter materials and cooking tools is substantial to providing a wholly matching decor. To achieve this, try to shop for all your decoration accessories and cooking utensils at the same store. If you are planning to slowly add new accessories over time, stick to a muted, simple color palette to ensure that you can find all the right colors every time you go shopping. The same approach should be used when choosing the material of the accessories or utensils for your kitchen. Try not to mix metal decorations with wooden if you can help it. This will bring an essence of complete cohesion to the space you are designing.
Kitchen Showroom in Los Angeles
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