Go With The Grain: Tips For A Wooden Kitchen
Kitchens are often seen as the beating heart of a home. Not only are these functional spaces where we prepare food, they are also rooms where we catch up with friends and family over a cuppa. As a result, it’s important to decorate a kitchen in a beautiful way and many are looking to wood for an organic finish. In this blog, we’ll be giving you some top tips for adding a natural, wooden finish to your kitchen decor.
The importance of faux wood in kitchens
It’s well established that wood is a great choice for kitchens, but faux wood offers an equally beautiful finish. From cabinets to blinds and shutters, faux wood can be a more durable alternative to real wood. When wet, real wood can crack, but faux wood will retain its inherent beauty in even the steamiest kitchens.
While real wood blinds and shutters offer a wide variety of design choices, they’re not ideal for kitchens and could lose their aesthetic appeal over time. Faux wood blinds and shutters however offer the timeless beauty of wood in a harder wearing material. Offering extra realism, our embossed faux wood blinds give a realistic texture of real wood with none of the drawbacks.
In addition to water resistance, faux wooden blinds offer a variety of further benefits. Lightweight yet sturdy, faux wood is easy to use and fit while durable. What’s more, it’s inherently scratch resistant and hardwearing, so you needn’t worry about daily wear and tear. Faux wood also performs well in areas of high temperature and direct sunlight, withstanding effects such as cracking and fading. You can learn more about wooden blinds in our Top Wooden Blinds Questions Answered blog.
Why add wood to a kitchen?
Wood brings a feeling of warmth, character, and natural beauty to any space. In kitchen design, where function often takes precedence over form, adding wooden elements helps soften the space making it feel more welcoming and homely.
Whether through cabinetry, countertops, open shelving, or even small accents like cutting boards and stools, wood adds texture and richness that elevate the entire room.
Dark wood finishes can make a space feel more traditional while lighter alternatives are ideal for more contemporary, modern aesthetics. When paired with some potted plants and other kitchen accessories, the space will quickly become a stylish yet functional focal point for your home.
Trends come and go, but wood will always be popular. It’s timeless, often developing a patina that adds to its appeal over time. Plus, it’s easy to refinish or refresh, making it a sustainable, long-term design choice. That said, some wooden furnishings aren’t ideal choices for kitchens – but there are alternatives!
Accessorise with soft fabrics
Wooden kitchens offer a beautiful, organic finish to a room’s aesthetic but you don’t have to use real or faux wood at every opportunity. One of the best ways to elevate the style and coniness of a wooden kitchen is with soft fabrics.
For dark wood kitchens, fabric blinds – especially roller blinds – in a rich, classically inspired colour palette and pattern will manifest a homely Cottagecore style. If, however, you’ve chosen lighter wooden colours, lighter pastel fabrics will make the space feel bright and modern. In either case, there is a wide selection of colours, patterns and styles to choose from to enrich any kitchen aesthetic. If you’re unsure as to which is best for your needs, don’t forget you can order up to eight free samples from the website.
For kitchen blinds, soft fabrics like cotton or linen blends are popular choices as they offer a light, airy feel while allowing some natural light to filter through. If, however, your window is close to the sink or the stove, flame retardant roller blinds and wipeable roller blinds are ideal for the humidity and splashes common in kitchens.
Wood is a brilliant material for kitchens, but choosing the right blinds or shutters for your kitchen is a balance between beauty and durability. By considering your specific needs, exploring different types of blinds, and paying attention to whether a blind is made of faux wood or not, you can find the perfect solution that enhances your kitchen’s look and meets your practical requirements.
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