USING TEXTURE IN KITCHEN DESIGN

1. USING TEXTURE IN KITCHEN DESIGN Texture can be as important as colour to the finished style of a new luxury kitchen design. Using materials with diverse textural finishes can simultaneously make your new kitchen unique and beautiful. Texture can come from natural materials such as oak or ceramics but can also come from manufactured materials. Texture can create a sense of height, warmth and tactility and add dimensional interest in open-plan spaces. Just a hint of texture could make more of an impact than, for instance, colour, which is why, at Papilio, with over twenty years of experience specialising in creating luxury kitchens, we love the opportunity of incorporating it into our designs. Arguably, texture is one of the most significant elements in kitchen design, yet it's often overlooked. There are many ways to add texture to your kitchen design. Mixing and matching materials is one of the best ways to add texture to your kitchen without it feeling forced. You could pair sleek stainless- steel countertops with warm wood cabinets or rough-hewn brick walls with polished stone flooring. Natural elements like wood, stone, and marble can add warmth and authenticity to your kitchen. Sometimes, it is also worth considering playing with patterns. Pattern, in the form of tiles, wall coverings or worktops, is a great way to add texture to your kitchen. And if you're after a contemporary kitchen but want to add hints of texture, soft textiles, such as rugs, towels, and placemats, can also add surface diversity. Choose fabrics in contrasting colours and materials to create a layered look, which is texture in its own right.

2. A luxury kitchen designer will consider every aspect of your new bespoke kitchen, but when you're mood-boarding and sourcing inspiration, there are a few elements of kitchen design to consider to add texture and interest to your new kitchen. Kitchen Cabinetry Consider using cabinets with different textures, such as smooth wood grain or textured glass. You can also add texture to your cabinets using hardware with a unique finish, such as brushed nickel or antique brass. We used several different and contrasting textural elements in our mid-century-inspired design in our Frome Kitchen project in Somerset. For the kitchen island, we conceived vertical fluting detail on the side of the island. The substrate of the fluted side panels is a double-thickness Valchromat custom- made by a water jet. We also added contrasting texture on the perimeter cabinets, drawing influence from the property's architecture. We applied a red tint to the walnut cupboard fronts to enhance the texture. Kitchen Countertops Quartz, granite, and marble countertops are all great choices for adding texture to your kitchen. You can also choose a countertop with a unique finish, such as honed or leathered. There is also the option of using metal to add distinctive texture. We designed a stunning Mid-Century Inspired Kitchen in Somerset, and one of the kitchen islands consisted of a metal framework and black cabinetry clad in untreated copper. Our idea was to allow the copper to patina naturally, creating a uniqueness that would evolve over time. Kitchen Flooring Wood, stone, and tiles are all excellent choices for kitchen flooring. You can also choose a flooring material with a unique texture, such as distressed wood, textured ceramic or engineered tiles. The kitchen floor is a very important aspect of bespoke kitchen design and must match the entire space's luxury aesthetic. We designed a beautiful Contemporary Kitchen in Somerset. Our client wanted a modern classic kitchen, so we chose a material called Fenix for the cupboard fronts with a matt white finish. We matched it with birch-faced ply and a metal framework for the kitchen island furniture to accentuate the stunning hexagonal terracotta floor tiles. The texture and colour of the tiles really made the utilitarian aesthetic pop in the modern kitchen. Kitchen Walls Kitchen walls can also add contrast and texture, making a bespoke kitchen remarkable. We introduced wooden slatted wall coverings to the design for our Fulham Kitchen project in London. They were

3. initially considered to prevent sound from reverberating in the ample open-plan space but ultimately became a key aesthetic within the design. The mixture of finishes, colour and texture provides a constant stream of interest when engaging with the room, enhanced by the homeowner's stunning mid- century furniture and collection of plants and objects. If you want to incorporate texture in your new kitchen design, make it a focal point in part of the kitchen. You can include diverse surfaces in numerous areas to create a luxurious and interesting finish. For More Information Visit Here: Click here for visit our website: https://wearepapilio.co.uk/