Perth residents are accustomed to open spaces, big on entertaining with the line between “indoor” and “outdoor” living usually blurred by a set of bifold doors. The way people utilize the kitchen space has evolved from an area purely for cooking to the headquarters of the home.
What does it mean to have a luxury kitchen? It’s more than high end appliances and using the most expensive materials. It’s also about flow, functionality and comfort that make it all fit together.
Whether you’re planning on renovating an old kitchen or building completely new, we’ve got the top 5 trending features defining luxury kitchens in Perth right now!
1. Social hub island
Gone are the days of the small, lonely kitchen island in the middle of the room. In a luxury kitchen, the island has evolved into a massive statement piece covered in unique countertops – often stone or marble. We are seeing a move toward deeper, wider islands that function more like a dining table than a workspace.
Why you need it: It zones an open plan living area. On the “kitchen side,” you have your deep drawers and prep space. On the “living side,” you have an overhang for stools where the kids can do homework, or guests can sit with a glass of wine while you finish cooking.
There is a growing trend to use more curves than straight lines and sharp angles in on kitchen islands. Whether these curve are implement on the countertop or the front facade of the island is up the design team. Soft, rounded edges on stone benchtops improve the flow of the room and are much friendlier for daily use. It helps add more depth to the design of the kitchen, making it unique and luxurious.
2. Full butler’s pantry
This is probably number one of the must-haves lists for any high-end luxury home. Open plan living is amazing, but the flaw is that everything is in plain view, unless hidden – a difficult job when you have loads of dirty dishes lying around. The solution is a scullery or butler’s pantry!
Why you need it: Think of the main kitchen as the showroom and the pantry as the area where all the real work happens. The Housing Industry Association (HIA) frequently highlights the “hidden kitchen” as a key feature in their award-winning home designs. This is where you keep most appliance set up and ready to go while out of sight. When you’re hosting a dinner party, you can simply stack the dirty plates in the pantry, slide the door shut, and enjoy dessert with your guests.
3. Invisible appliances
Nothing ruins the sleek and sophisticated lines of custom kitchen cabinetry like a bulky fridge or a dishwasher sticking out. True luxury design is about seamlessness; less is more in a sense. The goal is to make the kitchen look less like a utility room and more of a modern piece of art.
Why you need it: Integrated appliances allow your eyes to glide across the room without interruption. By using custom panels that match your joinery to cover the fridge and dishwasher, the space feels larger and more cohesive. We’re also seeing appliance storage units which are dedicated cupboards with pocket doors, sliding back into the wall.
You open them up to make breakfast and then close them to completely hide the microwave and coffee station. It’s the ultimate hack for a minimalist look without sacrificing functionality.
4. The tap that does it all
If you want to feel like you’re living in the future, you need to upgrade your tapware. Standard taps are being replaced by an all-in-one like Billi that can dispense instant boiling, chilled, and sparkling water directly from the same tap.
Why you need it: It clears the clutter as you no longer need a kettle taking up precious bench space or a chilled water jug in the fridge. It’s an entertainer’s dream and bound to spark a conversation at your next dinner party.
Better yet, these aren’t just practical but beautiful as well, available in a range of high-end spec materials fitting in seamlessly with the design of your kitchen.
5. Layered lighting design
Kitchen lighting is important and plays a critical role in luxury design. It must be just right. You don’t want to be cooking in the dark but also not feel like you’re standing in a supermarket under very bright lights. Layered lighting, which is a mix of practical lights and mood lights, solves this problem.
Why you need it: Lighting changes the entire mood of the home. Task lighting brings focused downlights over the work zones so you can see what you are cooking. Feature lighting acts as a statement piece over the island.
Ambience is created with LED strip lighting routed underneath the overhead cabinets or near the floor. At night, you can turn off the main lights and leave just the LED strips on. It creates a soft, warm glow that makes the cabinetry look like it’s floating while maintaining some lighting throughout the home.
Ready to upgrade your home?
You don’t need a mansion to have a kitchen that feels luxurious; you just need smart design and quality craftsmanship. At WA Prestige Cabinets, we’re master custom kitchen cabinet builders ready to bring any luxury kitchen idea to life!
Contact us to find out what we can do for you today!
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