Building the dream home is exciting. Even more exciting is deciding how to set up the mind's eye of the home-the kitchen. This is where the family tends to congregate, the parties tend to congeal and important conversations take place. With many decisions facing the homeowner when planning the kitchen, here are some add-ins to turn an average kitchen into special.
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Laminate Benchtops
Laminate benchtops are functional as well as stylish for any luxury kitchen. They come in a myriad of colors and finishes as well as different patterns to fit into the chosen decor. They are heat, bacteria, scratch and stain resistant as well as extremely durable. Most premium grades of laminate benchtops come with a fifteen-year warranty making them a perfect investment for the home.
Kitchen Benches
Kitchen benches are quickly moving into kitchen mode such as the line of lovely window benches for use during meals to accommodate two or three extra guests. Move the table during the rest of the day to use as extra seating or as a reading area. Benches are versatile and let the kitchen take on new life with a little ingenuity as well as being a great space saver. Benches built with under-seat storage offer an extra bonus.
Induction Cooktops
Even the best chefs need a little extra help such as from an induction cooktop. This type of cooking allows a more precise temperature with an easily controlled thermostat that heats up quicker than traditional stovetops. Most have bridge function so two individual cooking areas can be combined into a larger space to accommodate larger pans such as griddles and pasta pots.
Built-in Refrigerators
The height of luxury living is a kitchen equipped with a built-in refrigerator. Customized to fit right into the loveliness of the kitchen cabinets, it becomes another functional appliance while adding to the style of the new kitchen.
Designing the kitchen as a focal point is a choice well worth considering when planning your new home. The kitchen's potential for efficiency as well as style depends on a few special luxury items to include in the planning. Imagine the brilliance of a high gloss laminate benchtop surrounding the induction cook top as the family sits around the table on a custom made kitchen bench. The kitchen can indeed be the heart and soul of any home with special features pulling it towards luxury.