With all of the exciting modern features available, there are no limits to what you can do with your kitchen. Your kitchen isn’t simply where you cook. In many cases it’s a place to spend time together as well as a visual statement piece. Your individual tastes concerning both aesthetics and practical features can come to the forefront as you bring your dream kitchen to life.
But it’s important that you think about all of the key elements that are involved in modern kitchen design before you commit to an overall plan. These include the layout, the flooring, storage options, appliances, and the overall colour scheme.
Read on to get some keen insight and inspiration for the incredible custom kitchen you will build.
Layout
The layout you settle on will determine how your kitchen is arranged and what you can include in it. Many homes opt for a more open plan layout, which dissolves the barriers between the kitchen, dining area, and living room. This is designed to create the effect of a free-flowing layout that makes the home feel more open. It’s a great choice if that’s the overall design that you’re most drawn to. However, many people still prefer for their kitchen to be separate, particularly if they’re planning for their house to have more rooms. Another important choice to make when figuring out your kitchen’s layout is whether you want to include an island. A kitchen island will take up more space, but also give you the flexibility of much more space for food preparation, cooking, and even dining. You can choose to match the island to your other countertops or give it a distinct look that stands out.
Flooring
Flooring can have a huge impact on how your kitchen looks, as well as how easy it is to take care of. Going with a hardwood floor is an excellent choice if you’re aiming for neutral tones and a more earthy aesthetic. But you don’t have quite the same range of options when it comes to colour. Tiles, on the other hand, allow you to choose from the widest array of colours and patterns. You’re even able to mix and match between different kinds of tiles, letting you adjust to the colour scheme of other kitchen elements with ease.
Storage
Your kitchen will need to include a lot of places to store your various utensils, cooking implements, and smaller appliances. But you have a wide array of choices when it comes to storage options that you choose to include in your kitchen. One great strategy is to maximise the amount of things you can store vertically. This means cabinets that sit above eye level and hooks that let you hang kitchen implements. Utilising the lower parts of the kitchen by making sure they have drawers is also essential. Another great idea is to make sure that your kitchen island has storage incorporated into it. In-built shelves can go a long way towards decluttering and making sure you don’t run out of space.
Appliances
Your kitchen will include a myriad of different appliances that can be used for cooking and cleaning on a day-to-day basis. One thing to keep in mind is that you should try and maintain a cohesive visual theme among your appliances. This means matching their colours and finishes whenever possible.
Oven and stove
You want an oven that has all of the features you need for the cooking activities you plan. This obviously varies depending on how much interest you have in the culinary. Modern ovens have a range of different cooking modalities, allowing you to make a variety of dishes. When it comes to your stovetop, the main things to think about are the types of stovetops. You have to decide between gas and induction, which each have their own pros and cons. This may be influenced by how your other utilities are set up, so make sure to speak with your builder about this.
Fridge
The first priority when you’re picking out a fridge is the size, as you need to make sure you can hold all the perishable foods you plan on buying. If you’re in a more crowded household with children, you may want to opt for a double-door fridge so that you never find yourself lacking space. You may also want to opt for a fridge with features that add more convenience. Some popular options include cold water taps, ice dispensers, or smart fridge features.
Dishwasher
Incorporating a dishwasher is a popular choice for a lot of modern homes. It saves you a lot of time and effort that you would otherwise spend on handwashing bowls, plates, and utensils. Matching your dishwasher is fairly simple, as the main thing you need to worry about is an appropriate colour and finish.
Countertops
When it comes to choosing countertops for your modern kitchen, stone remains the superior choice for both durability and aesthetic appeal. At Redink Homes, we proudly partner with Stone Ambassador, a leading supplier of premium surface materials since 2012. Their revolutionary zero crystalline silica products offer a safer, more sustainable alternative to traditional engineered stone, without compromising on strength or beauty.
With Stone Ambassador, you have access to an impressive selection of high-quality stone options, including 18 standard designs that suit a wide variety of interior styles. For those seeking something more unique, an extended range of upgrades is also available, ensuring you can find the perfect finish to complement your vision. These inclusions come standard as 20mm stone benchtops across key areas of the home, including the kitchen, breakfast bar overhang, laundry, bathroom, and ensuite.
To help you visualise the possibilities, you can explore Stone Ambassador’s full range online or request a walkthrough with your Sales and Design Consultant to view samples displayed in the Redink Showroom. Whether you’re aiming for a luxurious, timeless look or a clean contemporary finish, stone surfaces elevate your kitchen’s design while offering long-lasting practicality.
Colour scheme and decoration
You can go a lot of different directions with the colours and decorations for your kitchen area. There are many factors you need to weigh against each other before committing to a scheme. This includes the decorations and colour you want for the rest of your home as well as the vibe you’re hoping to create in your kitchen. Your main options for fitting your kitchen’s aesthetic into the rest of your house are matching and contrasting. If you’re matching, then you’re making sure your kitchen lines up with the way the rest of your home and kitchen look. Meanwhile, if you’re contrasting then you’re picking something that is deliberately very different in order to add variety and stand out. In terms of the actual colours, you have a few different directions you can go. Some people prefer to opt for neutral tones, such as white, beige, or light brown. Or, if they want something that looks more modern, they may opt to include more silver or black. But for really creating a strong visual effect, the best option is a bright colour that draws the eye and really grabs attention.
Design your perfect modern kitchen with Redink Homes
There is no one way to design a perfect modern kitchen. With the different ways you can customise your kitchen’s layout, flooring, storage, appliances, and decoration scheme, there are endless possibilities for the final result. But to make sure that you get the best out of your home design, it’s important to get some advice from the experts. Redink has helped countless clients to figure out the best way to design a kitchen in their custom home. So if you’re looking to create a kitchen that you can fall in love with, contact us today.
