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Luxury Kitchen Ideas

From selecting sumptuous colours, adding high-end materials, to introducing lavish accessories, luxury kitchen ideas demonstrate how to harness a high-end aesthetic in a cooking space using different products. These tips cover budgets large and small, letting homeowners decide whether to splurge on signature pieces, like kitchen sinks, or save funds on premium touches without compromising on style, such as handgrips. Featuring examples curated from our designers and real customer homes, these luxury kitchen designs will help elevate any kitchen layout.

1. Refine with cream

Create a sophisticated backdrop using the soft shade of cream – a classic neutral that makes a room feel light, spacious, and refined.

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1. Refine with cream

Simplicity is the keynote of elegance, and it is also the cornerstone of cream. This family of shades has a serene, low-key quality that helps make a space appear more refined. It is also easy on the eye and allows for lavish features to be added for a luxe, layered effect. Our collection now includes a sandstone hue, which has a warm, understated tone typically found in stately interiors.

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- 2. Boutique hues
  
  Dare to go dark like @lustliving with dramatic charcoal for a show-stopping space that replicates boutique interiors.
  
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  2. Boutique hues
  
  As boutique hotels and @luxeliving demonstrate, being bold with colour can be a shortcut to a luxe look. Striking shades, like charcoal, have instant impact and coordinate well with the whole spectrum, giving plenty of options when it comes to adding accessories. Black also has light-absorbing qualities that work well in a premium design by creating a cosy, VIP atmosphere.
  
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- 3. Toned texture
  
  Appeal to the senses by selecting a sheen-free finish for cupboards, which will feel like velvet to touch.
  
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  3. Toned texture
  
  A luxurious design is one that speaks to multiple senses, and matt door-fronts will do just that. They have a muted quality that calms a room by softening how light travels, while their smooth appearance calls out to be touched. Meanwhile, the sheen-free finish also intensifies colour of the cupboard door, helping to create an eye-catching look.
  
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4. Personalise with paintable

Follow @dustsheets_and_decor's lead and experience the luxury of choice with a paintable style that can be finished in any colour - now and in the future.

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4. Personalise with paintble

High-end interiors are often tailored to an individual aesthetic, which is why @dustsheets_and_decor chose paintable door-fronts to achieve a showpiece look. They can be customised to a specific shade – great when colour-matching to upholstery or a piece of art that is on display elsewhere in the room. This also makes it easy to keep up with trends, as they can be sanded down and painted again whenever the mood strikes.

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- 5. Island living
  
  Indulge in a place for guests to come together with an island layout, where entertaining is at the heart of a room.
  
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  5. Island living
  
  One of the key components of a first-rate space is that it gives more options on how it can be used. Freestanding islands offer this, as they instantly increase the surface area available for other activities, such as reading or cocktail mixing, to create a multi-functional layout. This design will also serve as an impressive focal point to draw in guests on any occasion.
  
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- 6. Luxe linear
  
  Take inspiration from international design by going handleless for a linear look that embodies luxury.
  
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  6. Luxe linear
  
  Continental homes are often renowned for their decadent decor, and our handleless cupboards take inspiration from Italian interiors. The concealed openings create a run of uninterrupted colour that draws the eye and makes a room seem bigger. Style choices include slab and shaker, as well as various profile colours and configurations, giving ample opportunity to tailor this linear look.
  
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7. Frame in detail

Give the appearance of impressive handmade furniture with an in-frame design that adds a decorative border around fronts to put emphasis on quality.

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7. Frame in detail

Thoughtfully put-together pieces are a running theme in top-of-the-range designs, and any element that appears bespoke will enhance that sense of considered style. In-frame cupboards are a great choice as they have panels that surround the door-front, demonstrating attention to detail, while giving the impression of having been hand-built by a craftsman. The result - a room feels more expensive and high-end.

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- 8. Posh pantries
  
  Create a custom pantry using larder units, as seen in @bobbins.at.home, to take storage to the next level.
  
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  8. Posh pantries
  
  High-end designs frequently include tailor-made storage that takes the effort out of the everyday. Larders mimic that effect by providing a dedicated space to store groceries in a configuration that is unique to a home. See how @bobbins.at.home has used their pantry to create a bespoke breakfast station that organises everything from coffee machines to cereal containers. The addition of the timber door balconies elevates the interior, introducing the look of premium woodgrain while keeping spices and condiments within easy reach.
  
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- 9.Max on marble
  
  Incorporate extravagant patterns, like marble-effect quartz, for a palatial look that is straightforward to maintain.
  
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  9. Max on marble
  
  First used in homes by the Greeks and Romans, marble is a hallmark of quality, making it a must-have option for a luxe space. Pair this classic pattern with a solid material, such as quartz, which replicates the look in a consistent way to create a continuous effect that is synonymous with high-end design. It also has a solid construction that is stain, scratch, and heat resistant, making it a worthwhile investment for the long term.
  
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10. Go for gold

Bring eye-catching touches of gold to a scheme using brass handgrips, as seen in @pingcoombes' home, for an expensive-looking interior.

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10. Go for gold

Capturing the essence of precious metals, brass fixings suggest no expense has been spared when finishing a room. This tone has both warmth and opulence that suits a variety of decors, from eclectic to art deco, making it easy to apply in any interior. It can also become the crowning glory on rich shades, like the emerald-green on @pingcoombes' design, as it creates a luxe highlight that contrasts dark backdrops for a stately effect.

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- 11. Invest in tech
  
  Gain the luxury of time by choosing the latest tech, like @rubybhogal to speed up meal prep and chores.
  
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  11. Invest in tech
  
  Luxury is often about convenience, and expert technology makes obtainable the one thing everyone wants more of - time. Follow @rubybhogal's lead, by choosing smart devices, like split-cavity ovens. These machines feature two cooking spaces that can be set to different temperatures, meaning dinner can be bubbling away alongside dessert.
  
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- 12. Instant feed
  
  Save time serving drinks with a Quooker tap, which provides boiling, cold, filtered, and sparkling water in an instant.
  
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  12. Instant feed
  
  A luxe cooking space is as much about the little details as it is the larger ones, making a multi-functional tap a quick win. Our collection from Quooker includes a variety of colours and configurations, which can serve up filtered, chilled, or sparkling water in an instant. It also provides a boiling stream on-demand, making it simple to create a quick brew early morning. Eliminating the need for bulky kettles that clutter counters, this fixture frees up surfaces for a more refined feel.
  
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13. Sink into style

Rinse off dishes and handwash delicate glassware in the grandest of settings by selecting a single or double sink-bowl in a lavish material, like ceramic.

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13. Sink into style

A washing area can be transformed with the right design, so take the time to consider all the options carefully. Timeless and hardwearing, a ceramic bowl is a good choice, as its authentic appearance creates the exclusive look that premium schemes are known for. It will also add a classic feature and create a luxury cooking space that will transcend trends.

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- 14. Unique floors
  
  Build an affluent look from the ground up with a high-quality, real wood floor that will add character and a lasting fit.
  
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  14. Unique floors
  
  A guiding principle of premium design is individuality, something that real wood – with its unique grain and colour – delivers. Run it through the whole cooking area to capitalise on its warm look and natural character. This style is also a great investment as it has the reputation of being a material that improves with age, giving longevity to a deluxe scheme.
  
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- 15. Light it up
  
  Illuminate the finest features of a scheme by placing lights in key places to set the mood - whatever the occasion.
  
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  15. Light it up
  
  The right mix of lights can really raise a room’s game with more lights offering a better atmosphere that makes a home feel exclusive. LED strips are easy to fit and can be easily cut and joined together for a bespoke installation. Positioning them out of sight is a sure way to achieve an expensive and discreet ambience.
  
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