HIS & HERS HIGHLIGHTS THE KEY KITCHEN DESIGN TRENDS FOR 2018.
You’ve finally moved in and are planning to create your dream home — and you must start with the heart of the home; the kitchen. However, by the time you’ve invested in new technology and the flurry of more innovative appliances available, the cost of a kitchen project can soon add up.
The only way to add a touch of luxury to your kitchen is by introducing the most ground-breaking appliances. Modern kitchens benefit greatly from new sleek appliances, giving the design a clean minimalist aesthetic. But innovation is not limited to homeowners of modern properties. Luxury touches can be achieved across styles of kitchens.
Here, Harvey Jones, quality kitchens specialists, take a look at some of the most extravagant kitchen additions to make your kitchen stand out from the rest.
A cold glass of wine
If you enjoy having a glass of wine at night time after a hard day’s work, wine coolers are a necessity in your home. Wine coolers have humidity controls, with a UV-resistant glass door to protect good quality bottles from natural sunlight – some of which also feature independently-controlled temperature zones, so you can cool a red and white wine at different temperatures. Wine fridges have also been designed in slim-line models so there is no need to sacrifice valuable storage space on an island or in smaller kitchens. From the standard buyer and entertainer to the collector and sommelier, a wine cooler serves as a perfect appliance to add a little luxury to a kitchen design. But just how much will they set you back?
Whatever your style and bottle occupancy requirements, you can purchase an efficient wine cooler for under £100 or if you want a fully integrated system that has extraordinary temperature controls; this can cost you anywhere between £800 to £3000.
If you’re looking for something extra fancy in your kitchen, why not look at buying a wine preservation and serving system? Engineering to store bottles of wine at the optimum temperature and make pouring glass easier, you will truly impress your guests with this appliance. The system keeps wine fresh for anywhere between 10 days and two months, depending on the model you choose. You can expect to pay anywhere from £750 to £4000 for an impressive wine station.
Your own personal coffee machine
If you’re a keen coffee drinker, you must treat yourself to the luxury of a built-in coffee machine. Innovation in this field has led to coffee machines with interactive touchscreens and machines such as Nespresso’s Prodigio with a Bluetooth feature so that your morning brew can be made from your bed via your phone. The Bodum Coffee & Tea Maker is another great design, combining a tea and coffee machine in one to cater for all tastes. Miele provides the perfect range of in-built coffee machines, crafted with a comfort door and cup sensor, to achieve a sleek finish in your kitchen.
You might be looking to keep expenses down with your new home, but coffee machines are reasonably priced. However, for a more indulgent purchase, companies such as Venus, engineers of the Venus Century Espresso Machine have created models which could set you back around £15,000.
A quality refrigerator
There’s a lot to consider when it comes to purchasing a refrigerator; including the cabinetry in your kitchen. Newer models have a touch screen fridge which takes a photo of the contents to preview on your phone so there’s no need to write a weekly shopping list. For this integrated technology, you can look to invest around £1,000 to £3,000.
Introducing hot taps
From office spaces to your very own kitchen, hot taps are becoming essential. Most models reach 98° – however, Quooker taps reach 100° to provide the true replacement for your kettle. Aside from making tea and coffee in a flash, the hot water taps prove a useful cooking aid when using your hob. What’s more, taps can now be truly unique to you with a range of finishes so that your design can be in line with the latest colour trends. Quooker tap prices start at £600, and prices increase depending on the design of the tap, the finish, the tank, and any accessories you want to accompany it.
Are you ready to introduce new elements to your kitchen to make it standout?
We’re very proud to bring you this feature in association with Harvey Jones Kitchens. For more ideas for your home, please pay a visit to our interiors page.
