Why is it important to explore kitchen appliances

to make the right choice for your lifestyle?.

Kitchen appliances are the engine that powers your primary work and leisure space. They are integral, not only being operational but also in the design and style they possess, to ensure they make the perfect addition to your home-life.

Here are a few factors that should be considered for your new kitchen appliances, all of which will assist in deciding what is best for you.

Functionality, efficiency and aesthetics are key areas to deliberate when making that all-important choice, in your new kitchen design.

Kitchen Cooking Hobs

One of the main areas to consider when choosing your new kitchen cooking hob is how you want to power them. Gas, electric or induction are all popular choices that perform very differently, and which can suit many varying cooking styles. Gas offers an extremely responsive cooking output, quick and efficient, it is also the most affordable. Electric is considered most convenient, easy to clean and can also be combined with other fuel types, called a domino design, allowing you to use a mixture of all options depending on your cooking requirements at any given time. Another highly responsive, safer and popular choice is the induction option. This uses coils to heat the pans but is limited to the use of iron-based cookware.

Plum Kitchens are excited to supply and fit the BORA Hobs range, in any of our new kitchen builds.

Luxury Kitchen Appliance Extras

Aside from the essential kitchen appliances, it is also pleasing to be surrounded by some little luxuries, these can be on display or hidden away, depending on your preference and kitchen size. Built-in coffee machines are extremely popular in any style kitchen with the bean to cup options ideal for the most discernible, coffee connoisseur.

A wine cooler can also make a sophisticated addition, especially when displayed. Not only do they free up necessary fridge space within your new kitchen design, but they can also act as an attractive feature when entertaining guests at a dinner party.

You can learn more about our kitchen extras here

Dishwashers

When considering your dishwasher, you can apply a similar approach to that of the fridge freezer. The main aspect when choosing this is about the available space, how it will fit, and will it be integrated or on display? The choice also lies within the size of the household and how much use it will get. For a larger family then it makes sense to invest in a sizeable capacity, whilst still considering water usage and energy efficiency.

Kitchen Sinks

Although not considered a notable feature of a kitchen design, they are nonetheless essential and used daily for many practical purposes. Their presence can have an overall impact on the kitchen's ambience, style and feel, so choosing one that blends in is imperative. The shape, size and depth of your sink is a key factor, how it will sit within the kitchen surface and how often it will be used? There is also a range of materials to opt for, all of which can play an important role in how it works in unison with the other appliances. Stainless steel, quartz composite and coloured enamel on cast iron are all impeccable choices to consider and ones that will deliver their own, unique personality, to enhance your kitchen space for all to see and enjoy.

Kitchen Fridge Freezers

These can be integrated or on display, either way, size is an important factor. If you are a large family that cooks fresh food each day, then you may decide upon a larger fridge space compared to the freezer compartment. A classic, large, American style fridge freezer can offer a perfect solution to this whilst still delivering on style and design, and provide a real statement.

Are you thinking about a new kitchen for your home?

Plum Kitchens is a passionate family run kitchen design and installation business who work with home owners transforming the heart of the home to make every day living easier; from kitchen storage solutions to integrated functions to suit your needs.

We have delivered beautiful kitchen installation projects over many years, including stunning open plan kitchen designs and classic kitchen installations. Through our construction company ‘Creating Better Homes’, our team has extensive experience of delivering home renovations, home extensions and open plan living schemes.

We take great pride in offering homeowners with kitchen installations to suit both their lifestyle and budget.

Why not book a visit to our new Redditch kitchen showroom in Worcestershire, where our expert kitchen design team and kitchen planners can discuss your kitchen design concept and budget?

You can book an appointment here