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The kitchen is often described as the heart of the home – and here at Savoy Timber, we couldn’t agree more!
An open-plan kitchen is a highly popular option for homeowners across the UK, largely because of the sense of flow, space, and creative freedom that it often provides. Its ability to merge cooking and dining areas means that it’s the perfect option for creating a social space, and often a preferred option for families. So, if you’re planning to spruce up your kitchen space this year, here’s a few reasons why you should consider a stylish and practical open-plan kitchen.
The first and most obvious advantage of an open plan kitchen is the space it creates. There’s more space to cook, entertain and most importantly, to spend time with the people you love. Additionally, it opens you up to new design possibilities that will enhance your space. From kitchen islands and breakfast bars to room for more appliances and storage, an open-plan kitchen is ideal for creating harmony between the dining room and kitchen areas.
An open-plan kitchen is perfect for spending time with friends and family. The layout of an open-plan kitchen allows for a continual flowing atmosphere, whether for conversation, laughter or music. Your guests will feel relaxed and comfortable, and you can easily and seamlessly take on the dual role of cook and host.
An open plan kitchen turns cooking your daily meals into a more sociable experience, so that whoever’s cooking can join in with the conversation and socialising rather than being confined to a separate room. You can enjoy time with your family and friends, watch the kids and cook a delicious meal all in one multifunctional space.
So, whether it’s a Sunday roast, a casual catch up or a dinner party, the open nature of the room offers a more causal, welcoming feel to your home.
As we touched on earlier, the greater space an open-plan kitchen provides makes it easier for multiple people to cook simultaneously. You won’t need to take turns waiting for the kitchen to be free so you can make your lunch, there’s plenty of space on laminate kitchen worktops for an extra pair of hands. This is especially handy if you’re cooking larger meals or spend quite a lot of your time in the kitchen – let’s be honest, it can get a little lonely! Another plus is there’ll be more hands on deck to do the washing up afterwards!
Fewer built-up walls allows more natural light to flow into your space. We spend so much of our time indoors in general, so an open-plan kitchen can help us to embrace the benefits that come along with natural light. And there’s no shortage of those, such as:
• It helps the room to feel airy and spacious
• It saves money by reducing the need for internal lights
• It boosts your mood and reduces stress
• It’s great for house plants
That’s just to name a few! Natural light not only looks great but it helps you feel great too (and reducing the need for internal lights can also help you to cut down your energy bills to a certain extent, which is always a welcome bonus).
Spacious kitchens are incredibly popular on the housing market these days. That means an open plan kitchen is especially valuable if you’re ever looking to move house, as it makes your home more appealing on a number of levels to potential buyers. A larger, multifunctional room is more favourable than multiple smaller rooms. According to research by Nationwide, increasing your floor space by just 10% can increase your home’s overall value by 5%, which is good to know.
So, that’s your whistle-stop tour on open-plan kitchens! And if you’re considering re-vamping your kitchen and you’re looking for the perfect kitchen worktops to tie the whole thing together, that’s exactly where we come in. Here at Savoy Timber, we have an extensive collection of worktops to choose from, from our laminate kitchen worktops to our Zenith solid compact range, plus many more.
You can browse them at your leisure here on our website or, if you’d rather take look in person, in our DIY storefronts in Blackpool, Preston and Wigan. Either way, if you have any questions or queries get in touch and our dedicated team will be happy to assist you – whatever you need!
