Each of our wonderful clients is as unique as the homes we create for them. When it comes to kitchens - the heart of the home - we know how important it is to design spaces that function flawlessly and reflect the homeowner’s life and style preferences.

Some clients come to us with a clear vision of their dream kitchen renovation, while others are searching for style direction and design guidance. Deciding on the kitchen style that suits you, your family and your home can be daunting, but the Balnei & Colina kitchen design team is here to take the worry out of renovating and help with this crucial step with informed inspiration and clear guidance. We ensure the outcomes are beautiful and functional in equal measure.   

In today's B&C Home Journal, we explore three simple techniques you can use to hone in on your kitchen renovation style to help make design and planning your kitchen renovation easier. Enjoy!

 

Robert Fonti

Director, Balnei & Colina

 

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3 EASY STEPS TO DEFINE YOUR KITCHEN STYLE

Step 1 - Gather inspiration

If you find it hard to articulate the kitchen style you are searching for, gathering inspirational images will help you to define the look. Flip through design magazines and books, or scroll through Pinterest and Instagram and save the images that immediately resonate with you.

On Instagram, start by searching hashtags like #kitchenrenovation #kitchendesign #kitcheninspiration and the ones we have created - #BCKitchens #BalneiColina. Follow the Balnei & Colina Instagram account @balneiandcolina to keep updated with our latest projects and insights into each design.

The B&C Home Journal is a great source of inspiration. Regularly updated with informative content covering hot design trends and expert renovating tips, there is always something fresh and exciting to read about here in the B&C Home Journal.

The benefit of working with a Balnei & Colina kitchen design expert from the beginning of the renovation process is that we live and breathe kitchen and bathroom design. We distil the latest developments in the home renovation industry into practical, realistic and personalised advice for our clients, delivering exceptional spaces and bespoke design solutions for modern living.

 

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Step 2 -  Narrow down your ideas

Study your collected images and note the recurring colours, materials, and shapes. Also, note the level of light - daylight and artificial - and the overall ambience the kitchen image portrays.

Do you lean towards traditional cabinetry, ornate millwork, period-style tapware, and palettes that include marble, timber and patined metals? A French Provincial or Rustic Country kitchen may be for you.

If neutral colour schemes, Shaker-style cabinetry and loads of natural light are your preference, Hamptons, Coastal or Modern Country is the style direction for your kitchen remodel.

Keen on sleek lines and surfaces, seamless cabinetry and integrated high-tech appliances and lighting? Minimal, Modern or Contemporary and aspects of Scandinavian design are the right kitchen style directions for you.

Design Tip: Remember to look at the architectural style of your house and the items you naturally style and gather around you. The aim is to design a kitchen that is cohesive with the existing home so there is a seamless, easy flow from room to room.

It's perfectly fine if your preferences don't fit neatly into one design category. Balnei & Colina kitchen designers ensure that all the elements you love work together in a balanced and harmonious way. That's one of the benefits of working with a kitchen design expert!

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Step 3 -  Research materials and finishes

The choice of materials and finishes plays a vital role in a kitchen's visual appeal and durability. The Balnei & Colina kitchen renovation team stay up to date with the latest product releases and featured finishes in supplier showrooms and are well-equipped to create schemes that complement your tastes and budget. It's a collaborative part of the process, and our kitchen design team thoroughly enjoys working closely with each client to transform their kitchen renovation vision into a reality.

Excited to talk to a design expert at Balnei & Colina Kitchen Renovations Sydney about your dream kitchen project? Book a kitchen design consultation today at 1300 450 320, or book a call to chat about your project. Alternatively, you can send us your project details via this contact form or email us directly at info@balneiandcolina.com.au.

Visit us at balneiandcolina.com.au and connect via Facebook or Instagram to keep up with the latest kitchen design trends.

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