subject: Buying A Lifestyle: Design In The Kitchen [print this page] Buying kitchen equipment isnt just about getting the right apparatus for the job at hand. That might have been the case in the past. But today you also have to consider the style and design. Thats because kitchens have come out of the background to be the stars of modern day homes.
Gone are the days when the kitchen was a place only for cooking and preparing food. They are now the hub of many modern homes and as such, have an important stylistic part to play. These days, we entertain, we socialise as a family, we eat and we cook all in the kitchen. That means that function isnt good enough on its own anymore. We also demand style and strong aesthetics too.
Kitchen designers have a huge impact on our lives these days. Everything from kitchen units to utensils need to be well made and beautiful to look at. Kitchen furniture should be as beautiful as furniture in any other room. Kitchen appliances and utensils are the modern day ornaments. It is a trend that is not hard to spot. Where once kitchen equipment was grey and boring, today it is like a rainbow of colour. You want a food mixer in bright red? You can get one. You want a chrome coffee maker to match the oven? No problem at all.
This increasing focus on design does not mean that anything has been lost in terms of quality. If anything, modern technology has improved the power and quality of many kitchen apparatus. Build quality and design status - modern kitchens really have it all.
All of this means that when we are buying a new blender, toaster or dishwasher, we are not just buying a piece of equipment to make our lives easier. We are also investing in a lifestyle. A piece of furniture that reflects our taste and our way of life. It may sound strange to say it but our kitchens, like our cars and our bedrooms, can tell others a lot about us. A modern, minimalist kitchen suggests that you are someone who likes to be calm and collected, that you are someone who likes to keep a clear head and maintain control. A traditional kitchen indicates that you like the more earthy pleasures in life, that you like to get involved. A bright and colourful kitchen would suggest a love of life and larger than life persona. What might your kitchen be saying about you and your lifestyle?
Have a look around. You might not even have noticed before. But what would you think if you came into your kitchen for the first time? What do you love about it and what would you change if you had the chance?
The kitchen has fast become the most important room in the house. It is a place to mould in your and your familys image. So its very important that you get it right.
