That's Entertainment
Be the host with the most this summer thanks to a kitchen which is perfect for seasonal soirees.
When the sun eventually does shine and the thoughts of summer entertaining come to the fore, the kitchen in which you choose to socialise should not only meet your design desires but be perfectly practical on a daily basis. Whether contemporary or classic, we've found a suitable scheme for you to enjoy spending time in. Read on for some instant style inspiration!
Living the dream
Your lifestyle is a key factor when investing in a new kitchen. Are you a busy family? A professional couple? Or maybe a socalista singleton? Either way, ensuring the space in which you cook, eat and entertain is both ultra good-looking and fully functional to meet your everyday needs is vital. Consider whether you'd like to create culinary delights surrounded by guests, want a variety of dining zones, or yearn to embrace an open-plan ethos. This will stand you in good stead at the first stages when briefing and working with a designer.
Style file
From über-contemporary to classic charm, and uniformly angular to voluptuously curvy, there's a kitchen out there to totally suit you. Planned to perfection, it will become the heart of your home. When it comes to colour choices, neutral and monochrome themes set a less-is-more backdrop to the wonders that await outside, while those ultra-bright and painted options evoke a sense of cheer year round, whatever the weather. For total cohesion match inside and garden furniture. It's all about freshness, ergonomics, aesthetically pleasing design plus a free-flow of space, to make life much easier and uplift the mood of all who visit.
Setting The Scene
To guarantee that your new zone is compatible with seasonal entertaining, it must offer effortlessly impressive vistas and/or access to outside spaces, whether it be an established garden, a decked patio, a view-providing terrace or, if you're extra lucky, a private beachside hideaway. After all, who wants to be indoors all day, when the golden sun is shining? A seamless transition from cooking or preparing food inside to serving guests eating alfresco is imperative, whether it be via wall-to-wall fold-away doors or a glazed conservatory. Also, opt for plenty of windows, to showcase an inviting outlook which is sure to captivate at first sight.
Practical Points
Whether you're offering an alfresco feast, creating a portable lunch or preparing delicacies to add to the barbecue, the most innovative and user-friendly appliances are a wise investment. Think handy coffee machines, an array of multipurpose ovens, powerful hobs and those all-singing-all-dancing dishwashers to make the process stress-free. Quiet, yet effective, extraction is also a must to banish steam and any lingering odours while not drowning out any conversations. A good tip - plump for the most durable of materials, such
as solid woods and man-made composites, not only for cabinetry but flooring and furniture, as a busy, hard-working kitchen will inevitably be prone to knocks and constant operation. Plus, a selection of diverse storage is vital to ensure any clutter is tidied away very smoothly and efficiently.
As the sun goes down...
The best hosts know that when a fun-filled party or superb occasion is in full swing, the festivities will carry on into the night. As the British climate can be a tad temperamental, think about how to keep guests happy when it turns a little chilly. Do you require a generous dining table to gather around for chatting over drinks or maybe it's a comfortable lounge area for reclining and unwinding after a day's basking? A little zoning savvy is sure to bring these elements together to allow revellers to relax as they please, and within one place. So, now you have the vision, why not go and get a special spot in which to socialise for many years to come?
