​When designing a kitchen begin with the layout or floorplan, are you able to improve on what you have? The next major factor is your appliances; ranges are extremely popular. Determine if a range works for you and the way you cook or bake. Purchase the best quality you can afford. Good-quality appliances will add value to your home, significantly improve the appearance of your kitchen, and make cooking more enjoyable. Some of the top luxury appliance brands are Wolf, Sub-Zero, Thermador, Miele, Viking, and La Cornue.

To select the style for your kitchen, consider your entire home and architecture, and pull the same style through the home to maintain a cohesive look. A color palette and theme also help guide you when making selections for your kitchen.

My clients love huge kitchen islands. They are the center of the home and serve as a multipurpose surface used for work or homework on a laptop, entertaining, and eating meals. In some cases, it has replaced the kitchen table. Include under-counter seating and access underneath for storage, so no space is wasted. Touch latch doors can be used in place of knobs for a clean, modern look. Lighting is also important. You can place a lovely chandelier or pendants over the island.

The cabinet should go to the ceiling to create a sleeker and custom design. When selecting cabinet door shakers or modern flat panel doors are very popular and work well with many styles. Choosing the cabinet finish or color is a crucial decision for a new kitchen, given the significant cost involved. Consider the style of your home and the interior colors. White is a great choice; it's clean, bright, and timeless. White is classic and timeless, and works well with many home styles, integrating seamlessly into both traditional and modern homes. If white does not suit you, then natural finish quarter-sawn oak is a great choice. If you prefer a specific color, then almost any shade can work; some popular options include blue, black, espresso, and green. If you have high-quality cabinets already but want a new look, consider painting them a color you love that complements your home's color palette.

You can incorporate features into your design, such as a custom small appliance cabinet or display cabinet that resembles a furniture piece. This will add a functional and unique feature to your kitchen.

A well-designed range hood is essential and can be a focal point; some are made from materials such as cast stone, plaster, tile, stainless steel, copper, and wood. There are many to choose from, select or design a grand hood to create the central focal point of the kitchen.

For countertops, we love quartz because it resembles Carrara or Calcutta marble but will not stain or etch. So, we can achieve the sleek, elegant European look of marble with added durability.

Flooring plank tiles that resemble wood are more durable than wood and offer the classic wood look that many love. Top-quality LVP (Luxury Vinyl Plank) also resembles hardwood but is highly durable and resistant to spills and scratches.

Like the icing on a cake, accessories are the finishing touch that keeps the interiors of your home from looking bare. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you go shopping for décor.

Do you prefer interiors that have a modern or traditional look? If modern, you can keep accessories to a minimum. Choose solid fabrics and items that are simple in form. If you are bent on traditional style, you can add more pattern, color, and ornamentation. Remember that greenery enhances a space no matter what the style.

Take along paint chips, fabrics, and finish samples of the colors you like or the colors that already are in your home. If your interiors have a neutral palette, accessories offer an opportunity to add color. Select a few hues you like and stick with them for all your accessories.
Having photos of your rooms and specific areas you want to accessorize, like a bookcase or tables, can prove very helpful as you shop.

​You’ll be able to see details that you might not be able to recall.

If you bring the measurements of shelf heights and other items that you want to accessorize, you’ll save yourself the hassle of returning something the wrong size.

Look through magazines or browse websites for accessory ideas.

Shop a range of stores and price points. Put special or more expensive pieces in key spots and use less pricey items to fill areas like shelving or cabinet tops.

Use a variety of shapes and sizes, arrange items in groups of three or five, and staggering heights to create balance. Include existing pieces that have sentimental or significant value to personalize your home.

Make sure the items you use fit into the scale of the space. Use large accessories in large spaces and small accessories in small spaces. A huge floral arrangement looks silly (too big) off-scale) on a small coffee table.

To add interest, provide contrast in textures, colors, and styles.

Art, pillows, rugs, and lamps lend spaces an overall finished look.