I had a quote last year and it was over £10,000 to have a new kitchen put in. That is a serious amount of money. Money I could spend on helping my son through University and a luxury holiday.
So I have been trying to get together a wish list of items I would have in my dream kitchen... when I can afford it. I like modern styles and I also like 50s retro imagery. An American diner style kitchen would be one idea. A modern minimalist kitchen with everything hidden would be another. In the end I will probably compromise and use style ideas from both.
The Red Kitchen
The White Kitchen
Another stylish kitchen here from Ikea. A very sleek streamlined kitchen here with integrated storage. The cooker extractor hood is seamlessly hidden and that in itself is a design feature. The extending table can be easily adjusted if you have friends around for entertaining. The wall panels add a very chic look to the splash back too and the light fittings add that glamourous touch. Without appliances this kitchen is under £4000 too which is a bargain in my opinion.
The Black Kitchen
My Perfect Accessories
This kitchen is super smart with the black gloss finish. The drawers built into the stand alone table are an excellent idea for storage and the red accessories add a pop of colour. The double range cooker is extremely useful whether you are cooking for a large family or entertaining with friends and the cooker hood is great for ventilation when the door is closed. I've also kept the best until last as the 8 units shown here without appliances are under £1000.
My Perfect Accessories
For a black, white or red kitchen these would be my perfect accessories. Style and design marries with function and usability.
The Best Coffee Machine
Magimix Pixie Nespresso maker
This Nespresso coffee maker is programmable for large or small cups. The capsule insertion is ergonomic and the ejection of used capsules is automatic. This would look great in any kitchen.
A Co-ordinating Kettle
Morphy Richards Elipta Kettle
The Stylish Toaster
Delonghi Brilliante Toaster
The Do-It-All Food Processor
Kitchen Aid
The Elipta traditional kettle has a 1.5L capacity and a removable and washable filter. With a concealed element and an illuminated water gauge this kettle is simply designed yet chic and affordable.
I already have this toaster in my home. The design I think is super cool, with the multi-faceted gloss finish. Suitable for families or couples with a 2 or 4 slice setting the depth of toasting can also be easily adjusted.
The Do-It-All Food Processor
Kitchen Aid
I don't actually own a food processor, but this one from Kitchen Aid would be ideal for me. Perfect for dicing, slicing, juicing and much more, this food processor would make a great practical and stylish solution to any kitchen.
For a range of kitchen appliances including the kettle and coffee machines featured consider House Of Fraser.
Tell me, what do you think of my choices? Is your kitchen traditional or modern? Do you like the accessories I have chosen?
* I was gifted a voucher to write this post, all words and opinions are my own.
