The kitchen is the heart of any home, as parents and grandparents can attest, so we understand it's important to you to create a space that’s not only inviting but also safe for your family - it should be a space where everyone can gather and enjoy good food and good conversation. Designing a family-friendly kitchen requires careful consideration but by following these simple steps, you can curate a kitchen that is both beautiful and functional for all the family...
A good layout is essential
A favourable layout choice for families with children is an open-plan kitchen, which can provide enough space for all kinds of activities. This will not only help facilitate communication within the family but also keep an eye on little ones while they’re playing, baking or helping with food prep.
Strategically placed shelves and appliances can also help to create a kitchen that's both functional and practical for the whole family. Even ensuring there is enough seating for everyone as they gather in this space can really make a difference when it comes to creating a family-friendly kitchen atmosphere. When you are able to maximise the space and therefore the level of comfort offered in your kitchen, you are sure to increase the overall enjoyment for all the family.
Non-porous, durable materials should be a priority
When choosing worktops for a home with kids, durable, non-porous materials should be your number one priority. But it's your kitchen too, so we at Caesarstone understand you'll want the best of both worlds, style and function. Worktops that are both easy to clean and look beautiful provide family functionality, allowing both small hands and serious chefs to enjoy the same space. Materials such as quartz or porcelain are not only durable and non-porous but also stylish. They're both stain resistant and easy to clean which makes them perfect for when the kids get into the kitchen.
Caesarstone surfaces offer a sense of elegance, even in a busy family household. 504 Lumena boasts a pearl-white background with dark grey veins offering a striking and dynamic look across the surface. This porcelain surface ensures a unique look that has also been designed to withstand the trial of daily kitchen life. Porcelain is a wonderfully low-maintenance surface, making cleaning fast and efficient, perfect for a family kitchen. You will also be given peace of mind knowing that the countertop, as with all Caesarstone surfaces, carries a lifetime warranty.
The dramatic grey gradients of 4033 Rugged Concrete are flushed with white-haze patinas and industrial-inspired imperfections that are accentuated by a deep textured finish. Dark worktops, and even cabinets, and floors, can serve as an optical illusion for interior design, making them perfect for hiding messes before you have time to clean them up. Darker surfaces lessen the sight of those pesky crumbs and unintentional spills, which is particularly helpful for hectic family life when it's challenging to remain on top of the never-ending clutter.
With hard-wearing durability that is suitable for high-traffic areas such as kitchen worktops, Caesarstone provides an excellent surface solution, that looks timelessly elegant ensuring your family can enjoy a beautiful home with minimal upkeep and effort.
Smart storage benefits everyone
Incorporating storage solutions that everyone in the family can use is a great way to ensure the kitchen remains organised, clean, and efficient. Pull-out cabinets can help keep things neatly tucked away, corner shelves are ideal for making the most out of the wall space in your kitchen, and glass-door cupboards or pantries, or open shelving options, allow the whole family to quickly locate that essential utensil when in the flow of food preparation or cooking
Establishing distinct sections is another approach to keeping your storage space organised. For instance, plates, cups, and silverware in one section and pots and pans, large appliances, ingredients and other supplies in others. This structuring will also help your little ones with their organisation skills and make clean-up time after some fun family baking much easier.
Family-friendly can also mean fun
Adding some fun elements to a space can make it more enjoyable for everyone. Consider a pop of colour with a bright and bold hue on one wall, or inject life into your walls with some fun artwork that reflects your family’s style and personality. A chalkboard wall is a great way to let your little ones express their creativity, as you can use coloured chalk, lettering stencils, erasers and cleaning spray to draw, write messages or even play games - all while adding an interesting design element to the space.
When creating a family-friendly kitchen, H. Miller Bros took note of the all children's drawings on the family fridge and decided to translate this into a design element and incorporate a corkboard that you see running along the periphery of the kitchen. This creates a continuous flow throughout the space and means that wherever the kids are in the kitchen they can still get creative and have fun.
Case Study: Award Winning Kitchen, Liverpool
A well-designed kitchen should be functional and comfortable for both adults and children. When planning your kitchen, make sure to include plenty of storage space, and durable materials, and don’t forget to make a place for all to enjoy. Request a sample of one of our worktops today to see how we can help you create a beautiful and functional kitchen for your whole family.
