How do we create a kitchen oasis? It’s all about making your kitchen a place that feels comfortable, relaxing and inspiring. Life is busy when we juggle work, parenting, caring and other responsibilities and our homes become our sanctuary and our safe haven which we retreat to. We take greater comfort from the simplicity and the things we used to take for granted.
A kitchen oasis is a term used to describe a kitchen that has been designed and arranged in a way that makes it feel like a calm and peaceful retreat. Not only a functional kitchen but also aesthetically pleasing and comfortable to spend time in. Elements such as natural materials, calming colours, good lighting, comfortable seating and plants are just a few things that can be added to the kitchen to create a beautiful oasis.
Create a kitchen, where you can escape from the stresses of everyday life and find your inner calm with these top tips. The goal of a kitchen oasis is to create a space where you can feel relaxed, inspired and refreshed while cooking, eating or simply spending time with loved ones.
It starts with the colour
The starting point in creating a sanctuary is in the atmosphere, which stems from the colour palette. Natural light and brightness are essential, so an all-white kitchen is a good starting foundation for feelings of spaciousness and freedom. Earthy neutrals are also a great tone as they can help to enhance a calming environment and reconnect us with nature and sustainability.
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What materials do we choose?
Some of the materials we choose incorporate the elements of nature such as marbled surfaces, wooden cabinets and flooring. Each of these materials can provide feelings of a grounded, solid and reliable environment, where introducing layers of texture can keep us connected.
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The perfect layout
There are lots of different layout options that are available to maximise the potential of your existing kitchen. Are you building an extension where the kitchen can go? This could offer more scope as you can create an open-plan space, that is multifunctional, catering for all and has lots of sufficient storage.
A minimalistic design
The minimalistic design is very much favoured in today’s homes as it creates a more peaceful space that is easier to maintain and keep clean. Choosing the right accessories for your kitchen can ensure you have the necessary kitchen equipment for your most common kitchen tasks, without the need for an extensive amount of utensils. Carefully selected items that fit on your kitchen worktops can enhance and compliment the aesthetic of your kitchen. And if you want to add pops of colour you can do this via the small appliances you choose.
Adding plants
Adding plants to the kitchen space breathes new life, helps remove smells after cooking and re-oxygenates. There are many different plants you can choose from, and you can also cleverly utilise your plants within your cooking, with a windowsill full of fresh herbs and spices.
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Try new recipes and feed your soul
When thinking about the kitchen, obviously cooking comes to mind, but for many of us, it is a moment to escape the stresses of daily life. We can stand up, step away from our screens and be immersed in a world of sensory joys. Put some music on, dance around and put that new cookbook in front of you that’s full of recipes that you have been desperate to try.
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