If you’re wanting to renovate or even just refresh your space, it’s likely that you’ll want to keep those beautiful original features of your period kitchen intact, perhaps even enhance them. With Caesarstone’s many years of experience helping homeowners revitalise their kitchens, these recommendations will allow you to easily update your space whilst maintaining both its character and charm.
Pick your theme
When updating your period property kitchen, consider what direction best suits your style, budget, and layout. It might be that your project lends itself more to a classic kitchen, keeping things in line with your current vintage features and enhancing them. Or perhaps, a more modern look is what your heart truly desires and so a transitional theme kitchen is how you can achieve the best of both worlds. Try our style guide here or take a look at our inspiration gallery for more ideas on how you could make your kitchen reflect the one you've always dreamt of.
Start with a blank canvas
Starting with a blank canvas can be an excellent idea for a fresh and inviting space. Stripping the room back to the original architectural features can reveal an elegant core from which to start your renovation. But if you don't want to strip too much back, you can instead choose to add to the space instead by incorporating an accent wall in a classical hue to include more visual interest to the space. Little Greene can help you here with their convenient filter options where you can choose paint from a specific period to match your home.
Add interest with patterned tiles
Adding interest and character to any space in our homes doesn’t have to require costly renovations or complicated projects – patterned tiles are an easy, affordable way to instantly spruce up the look of a room. Whether used as an accent wall, for the floor or even simply as a kitchen backsplash, patterned tiles are one of the best ways to upgrade your living space at a minimal cost.
Invest in a solid stunning worktop
As the centrepiece of your kitchen, the worktop should be seriously considered in any renovation or refresh. The quartz and porcelain surfaces from Caesarstone are built of premium, long-lasting materials that are more durable than most types of natural stone, like marble and granite. These surfaces are made to survive all of your daily accidents and are incredibly durable - they're resistant to heat, stains and scratches. The only upkeep necessary is a quick wipe-down with soap and water, and as all of Caesarstone's surfaces are non-porous, none require sealing, treating, or polishing. Not to mention, we also offer a lifetime warranty for complete peace of mind. With a Caesarstone surface, you truly receive durability, quality, and timeless beauty.
5131 Calacatta Nuvo or 5031 Statuario Maximus pay homage to the classic marble motif so often found in stunning traditional interiors but as quartz worktops, they're much more durable and non-porous than this natural stone material. Whereas, 6046 Moorland Fog and 516 Locura beautifully capture the ambience of natural granites for a more rustic feel of some property homes.
Integrate your appliances
Appliances that can be integrated can be an excellent option for any homeowner, as they can easily modernise your period property whilst adding style and personality to the space. If future energy costs are a concern, or you just want to be kinder to the environment, modern integrated appliances can offer improved energy efficient features over older models. Plus, they're a great way to help bring a vintage home into the 21st century.
With endless options available, ranging from infusing technology to modern stone countertops, there is something it couldn't be simpler to add style to your period property kitchen. It's important to keep in mind the charm and character of a traditional property when adding a contemporary edge - but done right, the result can be simply stunning. Why not request a sample of one of our surfaces today and see for yourself how you could instantly elevate your kitchen design?
