Furbishing Kitchen with Laminate

Kitchen is that space which has experience of the most diverse kinds, it’s not just a place where food is prepared, it’s a place where along with the biryani a totally different set of chit chats would be cooked for hours, it could be a host for an evening family time over tea and pakoras, it might also become a flaunting space when your neighbour runs out of sugar and reaches out to you for help. In short, a kitchen is not just a place of work but also a space where aesthetics and vibe have equal significance. Here, laminate sheets come into play, as they are the most balanced raw materials, in terms of functionality and aesthetics, available in the market. And thanks to the technology and innovation in home decor that we get to see a varied range of kitchen laminate designs. With modular kitchen laminate designs to vintage rustic designs the horizon of possibilities that this category of decor brings with itself are endless. Read on to know more!

Why Laminate?

These laminate sheets are versatile objects used in the kitchen to ensure the furniture’s longevity and the interior’s elegance. Let’s see why they should be used-

1. Durability- Laminate sheets have a non-porous surface, which is resistant to bacterial and mould growth, safeguarding your kitchen from looking like an ancient monument before time.
2. Water-resistant- It does not adhere to water, unlike materials like wood or steel, which tend to let water penetrate inside and cause rust and decay.
3. Easy to clean- They have smooth surfaces which do not soak stains and ask for hours of cleaning every week. They can be very easily cleaned with microfibres and light soaps.
4. Affordability- Laminate sheets are very pocket-friendly in comparison to other materials like aluminium or stainless steel. The major reason of this kind of popularity they have in the market is because of their affordability.
5. Easy to assemble- The process of assembling doesn't ask for much, neither in monetary terms nor in terms of the chaos of breaking and putting it in. That's why it’s very commonly used during home renovations, as it does not risk the wreckage of expensive cabinets and racks.
6. Dynamicity in Design- Laminate sheets come in a dynamic range of designs and colours, opening a new horizon of options for you. They are not just used as a safeguard but more of as a design decoration usually in kitchens only.

Juxtaposition of Colours

Let’s start with the basic'solid-coloured laminate sheets. This is the simplest yet the most sophisticated and difficult one, as it’s not about choosing colours and putting them on but more about how you put them very carefully. The juxtaposition of these colours creates an illusion of block design, so one has to think and visualise how it’s going to look when put together.

You can use many design patterns, such as contrasting colours in front of each other, using an array of a single colour while inserting a pint of a contrasting colour in between, or creating an illusion of a gradient through different hues.

The Monochromatic Illusion

Just like the juxtaposition of colours, this design style also creates illusions, though this time, the illusion is of smoothness and not blocks. Here, the colours are as important as their placement. Using monochromatic colour schemes means creating an array of hues from a single colour in harmony with each other. Too much confusion? In simple words, you need to select one colour for the whole kitchen or a section of the kitchen (up to you, it’s your kitchen), then select different hues of the same colour and then visualise what kind of harmony you want the colours to be in, once you've decided and visualised it in your mind then put the coloured sheets on their places. It’s nothing much about the juxtaposition but more about the colours you choose.

Retro Designs

Retro is one of the most trending designs right now, whether it be in product design, architecture, or even home decor. Retro designs give a very nostalgic yet modern feel to the place. It seems clear with the elegance of the intricacies of the older times. The retro kitchen laminate design style consists of bold pastel-coloured laminates styled with geometric patterns and (if possible) vintage kitchenware. These bold pastel-coloured laminates will be very much dependent on the type of lighting in your kitchen. For a vintage vibe, the nostalgic space-age lights are the first choice. You can choose from various post-modern lighting in the market, like the Sputnik chandeliers or vintage flair lights.

Two Tone Cabinets

Just like retro two-colour-tone designs, they are also trending and possess a modern character. As the name suggests, designing a place with just two colours could be contrasting, complimenting or even just different hues from the same colour. And kitchen cabinets are one of the easiest places to decorate with two tones. How? Every kitchen has upper and lower cabinets, and both of them have different functions when it comes to storage. Mostly, people keep the ration items in the lower cabinets while daily-use items are in the upper cabinets. You can clarify this distinction with two colour tones very easily.

The Colours of Metal

Want to add a luxury finish to your kitchen without spending neither time nor money? Well, metallic finish laminates are for you! It is a trick, pick two or more dark coloured laminates without many complicated patterns, keep them clean, and use them in combinations, sometimes in contrast with equal ratios like using black and metallic cream colours positioning them in such a way that they contrast each other and create a clean, sleek harmony. You can also use a dominant but subtle colour throughout your kitchen and then place a bold colour in between somewhere to accentuate the overall design.

Add Texture to Your Kitchen

Texture kitchen laminate designs work best in big but flat kitchen styles, which do not have enough depth, making it look small. Texture laminates create an illusion of depth in design along with an interesting eye-catchy visual. Textured laminates work best in cabinets; they give a very luxurious and harmonious feel to your kitchen. Remember that you use these designs subtly, as they might become jarring after some time. Woody-grained textures, Stone texture, Metallic brush texture or even subtle customised texture patterns, though you have to focus on the placement of these textures to maintain the colour coordination and cohesiveness of the look.

Striped Laminate Design

A visually striking yet subtle design could be best for a smaller kitchen, not making it look too cluttered while not leaving it for monotony. You can design your kitchen cabinets, racks or even slabs with contrasting striped laminates, which could be both rustic or wooden in the visual texture.

Laminated Kitchens- The Certificate of Excellence

The kitchen is that place of the house which needs to provide a professional environment and has to be efficient and functional while being the paragon of the house. And you know it’s not easy to decide the decor of your kitchen, to find the right balance between budget, functionality, longevity and aesthetics. Kitchen Laminate Designs were made to make it simple for you, they do not cost you never-ending EMIs and they do not let you be embarrassed with those hard stains covering the textures and designs of your kitchen. You just need to decide what kind of visual character you want to give to your kitchen and the rest of the work these laminates would do.

Contact the experts at Interior Company to help you design your dream kitchen with the functionality and relevance of the times.

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