Kitchen Design: Timber Vs Plain: A Designer's Perspective

KITCHEN DESIGN: TIMBER Vs PLAIN: A DESIGNER'S PERSPECTIVE

With our region surrounded by the Natural elements of timber, stone and greenery, we can understand why our clients are often drawn to bringing the outdoors in with their interior and kitchen design. The integration of warm timbers and gradient stones offer a depth and texture like no other. Then there’s the unique sense of calmness that these elements bring into a space as we reflect on why we live in such a beautiful, nature-drenched region.

When it comes to including these elements into a kitchen design, many of our clients are drawn to timber for it’s warm, natural and stylish aesthetic. Along with the enquiry for timber cabinetry comes a natural question about cost. In this modern age we feel happy to inform our clients, timber is an element which can be included in your kitchen design without breaking the budget.

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Why include a timber aesthetic into your kitchen design?

The tone, texture and visual movement of timber instantly softens a space adding visual interest and warmth. Adaptable towards a wide range of different styles, from country rustic to Scandi, Mid-century, Industrial and even more contemporary design ideas, timber offers a timeless aesthetic to any kitchen design, pairing beautifully with stone, metals, painted and even acrylic surfaces.

Timber also offers a sense of depth, with its wavering lines and tones, timber offers a unique 3-dimensional visual that cannot be replicated by many surfaces.

Get the look without the high price tag.

Whilst timber does require a little more care, the timber aesthetic can be incorporated into your kitchen design without the laborious upkeep, or the price tag. Modern laminates are both hard wearing and reasonably priced. Suitable as cabinetry fronts or shelving, these harder wearing, fade resistant materials do not require upkeep in the way traditional timber cabinetry does.

Using modern timber laminates also offer a contemporary aesthetic when used for flat-faced cabinet doors. Available in a range of timber looks from light oaks to darker walnuts, modern timber laminates can be applied to modern or traditional kitchen designs, pairing beautifully with metallic or brush handles and stone, stainless or laminate benchtops. It is also easy to wipe clean.

Kitchen design today offers more freedom and creativity than ever before, especially when it comes to incorporating the warmth of timber. If you’d like to explore what’s possible with our local, highly experienced Kitchen Designer and Interior Architect, simply book a complimentary 20-minute introductory chat via our Calendly link.