Kitchen & Bathroom Design Blog

Remodeling your kitchen should be planned to the last detail. It’s the room we spend the most time in and is the number one way to win over prospective buyers. You should invest in high-end appliances that satisfy your requirements for both performance and appearance. As they will last a long time, it’s important that they suit your taste and work with your kitchen design. The finish and style of your appliances are more visible than any extras they have inside. Here’s our handy guide for choosing the right appliance for your remodel.

Style

Once you have decided on your kitchen’s layout it’s easier to know which type of appliance to install. Built-in appliances give a sleek finish and can be customized to your needs. Freestanding units are a flexible option as they can be easily moved. You can go for a counter depth unit too, so what you lose in storage you gain in appearance.

Then, it’s a choice between flush or proud installation. Flush units fit level with their surroundings, but proud appliances are more defined. It really depends on whether you want the appliance to stand out or blend in. The right size, shape and installation of your appliances transforms your kitchen design.

Finish

The finish you then choose sets the tone of your kitchen remodel. There is a large selection of colors and finishes for modern appliances.

Stainless appliances are always popular as they have a timeless appeal and suit most kitchen design styles. Stainless steel goes with any style and color scheme. It gives a sleekness to a country style or blends in with a contemporary look. Its clean shine can introduce light into an otherwise dark kitchen design. Stainless bronze is on the rise, giving a modern twist to a timeless look. Stainless black is also on trend. It can unite or punctuate a color scheme, lending an elegant and dramatic appearance to appliances.

Bold Colors add personality and a pop of color to a white or neutral design. Primary colored appliances have overtaken the recent pastel trend. They can add to a themed color if you want to commit to it everywhere, but this might overpower in a large open plan kitchen. Alternatively, select a colorful appliance that stands on its own as a statement piece, like these bold appliances we spotted at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in January.

Paneled appliances blend in with your kitchen cabinets. They work well in smaller spaces or in kitchen designs that demand a cohesive, sleek look.

Black or White are back with a bang, especially in modern, glossy finishes with stainless steel accents. They’re ideal if you want an understated look for your appliances. White gives a crisp, unified look in an all-white kitchen design, while black provides a focal point.

With so many options to choose from, think carefully about the finish and style you go for when selecting appliances as part of a kitchen remodel. Look through our kitchen design gallery for kitchen appliance finishes that suit your style and contact us today to discuss plans for your remodel. We are ready to help you kick start your kitchen design plans with an online design consultation. Book your appointment today!