CANADIAN CRAFTSMANSHIP AND ITALIAN AESTHETICS AT THEIR FINEST
Modern kitchens are the embodiment of utility, aesthetics and community. It is the space where friends and family come together during routine dinners or lively parties. Obviously, focusing on aesthetics is a must. However, nobody wants to go overboard with decor. A solid way to achieve this balance is by creating a stunning focal point. This is where your guests are drawn visually when they enter the kitchen. It also helps them tie the entire space together and take in its beauty. So how do you achieve a solid focal point? In this blog, Nima Kitchens, manufacturers of custom kitchens and kitchen cabinets in Vaughan, explore 5 such ideas.
Ditch the standard white tiles for your backsplash with something more colourful. Go for patterned tiles for added texture, or resort to some natural materials such as stone. A unique backsplash creates a fantastic focal point in a uniformly hued kitchen. If you favour a minimalist aesthetic, simply opting for a moodier backsplash can add a much-required contrast and create an impactful focal point.
Central lighting is a reliable focal point in any kitchen space. Show off your stainless steel appliances and warm wooden cabinetry with an industrial chandelier. Use it to showcase other steel accents in your kitchen. Conversely, if you have particular features you want to showcase, highlight them with accent lighting to create a more diffused focal point.
A range hood is also an excellent option for a focal point. Suspend your range hood above your kitchen island with a cooktop. You can even add lighting or accents to the range hood to complement or contrast the cabinetry and wall paint of the kitchen. For instance, in a traditional kitchen with two-toned cabinets, a suspended stainless steel range hood acts as an excellent focal point.
If you have the space, a big kitchen island is the easiest choice for a phenomenal focal point. Do you have wooden, flat-panel cabinets in your kitchen? Complement them with an ivory-hued waterfall kitchen island with a cooktop range to emphasize the modern aesthetic of the space.
Sinks are an afterthought in terms of focal points, but when done right, they are quite stunning. Have a sink fixture overlooking a window? Why not opt for a classic white farmhouse sink with steel faucets? Highlight the sink’s subtle appeal by flanking it with floating wooden shelves. Bottomline is, sinks are a viable option for creating a strong focal point in your kitchen.
Need more tips on optimizing your modern kitchen space? Our experts at NIMA Kitchen and Bath can help. A contemporary kitchen and kitchen cabinet manufacturer in Vaughan, we pride ourselves on crafting tasteful custom, traditional and modern kitchens with a European touch. For more details, please contact us today at 416-667-8910.
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