
Be Free- The Virtues of a Freestanding Kitchen
9th August 2015
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9th August 2015
The edit on freestanding kitchen cabinetry for ‘Essential Kitchen Bedroom and Bathroom’ magazine by our Design Director, Jasper.
It gives a much lighter look to the space and gives the cabinetry authenticity. Freestanding kitchen cabinetry allows for a more sophisticated composed arrangement that results in the cabinetry standing more as pieces of furniture seamlessly within their environment.
Freestanding cabinetry suggests a more sympathetically balanced arrangement within the setting of the kitchen when compared with the fitted kitchen that needs to fill every last milimetre of space.
It’s worth giving consideration to the following points and we work with these thoughts as we design your kitchen
Balance is key when freestanding cabinets are viewed as individual pieces rather than a fitted kitchen that is judged en mass. As such harmony is essential in order that one element doesn’t dominate or shout louder than another.
A mixture of surfaces and cabinet colours are on trend, giving continuity through using the same colour throughout which is complemented by a further colour used in something such as an island or larder cupboard.
Anything can be made to freestand-there are no excuses. The important point is the difference between freestanding and made to fit. Fitted cabinetry may require “custom” panels in order to overcome unusual site conditions such as a wobbly beam whereas freestanding can be made to work more harmoniously with unusual architectural quirks.