If you think that the options to decorate your new kitchen are limited, you are very wrong. From the finishes of the cabinets to the color of the refrigerator, all the choices will be decisive for the appearance of this room. It may even be that both issues are closely related to give your kitchen the desired look.
The kitchen should be a comfortable and functional space, which is not at odds with good taste. And since there is nothing written about tastes, it is vital that you value all the options at your disposal when measuring, assembling the furniture or buying all the devices that you will need in your new home. First of all, do you know the difference between free and integrated appliances? When you find out, you may want to change some of the ideas you had for your project.
Free-standing appliances are those that are visible and whose functions remain within our reach at all times. This is the usual way of installing refrigerators and freezers, washing machines or microwaves. To place these devices, you only need to have an electrical connection and the corresponding water intake, if necessary, as well as a space in your kitchen suitable for its measurements where to locate it.
This option has numerous advantages. Beyond the simplicity of its installation, the fact that the appliances are arranged individually allows you to play with various possible design combinations. The models of dishwashers or refrigerators are usually varied: white, stainless steel finishes, various colors… In this way, you set the aesthetic limits: you can opt for the uniformity of materials and styles, or create contrasts between retro appliances with others more modern.
A possible alternative to free installation are built-in appliances, that is, those that are designed to be hidden. Embedding the oven or microwave in a piece of furniture or placing the fridge behind a door or panel is intended to make your kitchen a homogeneous space with simple lines. It is an eminently aesthetic alternative, which does not interfere with the functionality of the devices, although it requires more planning a priori.
Among its advantages, opting for compact appliances helps to create a compact set, in which the furniture and appliances share the same finishes, whether in wood, white lacquered or stainless steel. In this way you can build your kitchen to measure and make the most of the available space.
