A Bel Air Kitchen Design Can Be As Luxurious As Your Imagination Allows

By Kimberly Brooks


Kitchens can get outdated and tired looking after a few years. Renovating them can be expensive, and a lot of people put the job off. Even when they decide to make changes, most have budget restraints that limit what they are able to accomplish. Residents in posh zip codes often can, and do, renovate in style. They might tear out the whole room and completely redesign the space. A Bel Air kitchen design is often luxurious and unique.

If you are starting from scratch, choosing a layout is a good first step. You have three basic options. Some large homes and estates have guest houses with fully equipped kitchens. These are more likely to lend themselves to a galley design than main house kitchens. Galleys consist of an aisle between two walls and can be outfitted with high end appliances, sleek counter tops, and natural wood to enhance what would otherwise be a utilitarian room.

L shaped kitchens give you a lot more to work with. There is room for a workspace island. The cooking and prep are normally at an angle, which gives designers opportunities to create unique spaces. L shaped kitchens have room for plenty of storage.

Probably the most popular layout, and the one that lends itself best to luxury kitchens is the U shape. Here you have three walls that give you plenty of room for cleaning, preparation, cooking, and clean up. There is ample space for a large island with sinks, cooking surfaces, and storage. There are plenty of opportunities to add butler's pantries, wine caves, and bars to adjoining areas.

There are so many options when it comes to appliances and accessories, it may be difficult to decide which best fits your needs. If you love to cook, double and triple sinks, double and convection ovens, and commercials ranges make good choices. You will certainly want a sub-zero refrigerator. The doors can match your decor exactly and even blend seamlessly into the wall so that it virtually disappears.

You might consider installing a coffee bar in your renovated eating area. You will need at least one high end coffee pot, a pour over tool, expresso machine, and French press. You can order exclusive coffee beans from all over the world, and might need a special cabinet to hold them all. Adding a cafe' table and chairs to a cozy corner makes reaching for that second and third cup an easy task.

Something else to consider, that will make your kitchen unique and the envy of friends and neighbors, is a brick oven. If you are a baker, you will love creating fresh loaves of bread, pizzas with homemade dough, and yeast rolls. The scent of baking will permeate the whole house and send everyone into the kitchen to sample your efforts.

Kitchens are often the hearts of homes. They should be more than just cooking spaces. The more welcoming the room, the more likely it is to be the place where everyone gathers.




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