The kitchen is arguably the most important room to consider when designing a new home, but how can developers create a high-end look without blowing the budget? Showhome contributor, Gail Rees explores how
The kitchen is often one of the most important spaces to potential buyers. A well-designed kitchen can be the showpiece of a property, significantly influencing a buyer’s perception of the entire home. However, achieving a high-end look often comes with a hefty price tag. House developers working within a budget need to be strategic in their choices, prioritising features that make the biggest impact while keeping costs in check.
Here are some of the ways developers can create luxurious kitchens on a budget, highlighting key features to focus on and cost-effective strategies to implement.
Overall Design
The overall design of the kitchen plays a significant role in creating a space that looks and feels luxurious. The most luxurious kitchens feel spacious and uncluttered, which is easy to achieve in a large space, but can be more challenging in smaller kitchens. However, clever storage solutions and thoughtful design can all make a difference to the final look and feel of the kitchen.
Cohesion between all elements of the design are important for creating a space that feels considered as Matt Phillips, Head of UK Operations at Rotpunkt explains, “Consistency is key to a high-end feel in 2025, and will provide a direct link between the furniture, surfaces, and lighting throughout the ground floor. From the kitchen furniture to the worktops, colour matched surfaces are the answer to a consistent look this year.”
Colour is one of the most critical elements to consider when designing the space. Whilst mid to dark blues and greens have been a popular choice for cabinetry of late, they can feel stifling in smaller spaces and don’t work well when used throughout the entire living area. Keeping colour schemes light and neutral helps to enhance the sense of space and create a more expansive feel.
In addition, row upon row of cabinetry, particularly when it’s overhead, can also make a kitchen space feel cramped. Replacing some of the upper cabinets with open shelving can help to create a more open feel and is often a cost-effective choice. Of course, high-end kitchens are not just about looks, but functionality, so it is a balancing act to ensure the amount of storage available is maximised in other areas, so the final space meets consumer needs. Strategically placed floor to ceiling cabinetry, deep drawers for pots and pans and appliance garages can all help to create ample storage and ensure consumers can imagine their future kitchen remaining clutter-free.
High-Impact Features
Worktops, splashbacks and cabinetry are arguably the most important elements in a show home kitchen. Your potential buyers’ first impressions will be decided by these kitchen elements. Colour, material and tactility will all come into play as viewers explore this important space…
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