As family and friends descend on our kitchen space this weekend, as is usual at times of celebration, it becomes the place we all gather and rightly so. The smell of hot cross buns baking, bowls of brightly coloured chocolate eggs and sweet-smelling blooms decanted in pretty glassware. Easter is a celebration of renewal, tradition, and as spring breathes new life into our surroundings, thoughts may turn to an update or perhaps even a whole renovation of our kitchen space.
Alas we may not be quite in time for this year’s Bank Holiday, however if you’re planning a new kitchen soon, here’s why it’s worth going bespoke.
Made-to-measure.
A bespoke kitchen essentially caters to your lifestyle and should be a seamless interpretation of your unique wants and needs. This is the case with clever tailored storage solutions, ensuring everything from seasonal Easter decorations to essential bakeware is readily accessible when entertaining guests. Easter frequently calls for things that aren’t used at other times of the year, such as the enormous roasting dish that’s ideal for a whole leg of lamb, egg-hunting baskets, and those handcrafted Easter bunny ears from last year. Hidden larders for dry goods, tall cupboards for vases and cake stands, deep drawers for bakeware, and top cupboards with door-hung ladders for seasonal decorations, these are the items that need a space. And everything has a home in a custom kitchen and this is the brilliance, so when guests arrive, you won’t be fumbling for Easter staples you will be the host with the most.
Room to entertain.
A long Bank Holiday weekend also may mean a carousal of guests and while this is hugely enjoyable, space is paramount and being able to provide space for everyone’s needs is key. Another joy of bespoke, your custom kitchen plan can be created to facilitate easy and enjoyable hosting, whether it’s a table large enough for everyone, a social centre island where the lunch prep can be made and discussed, or a clever nook for the kid’s Easter crafts. There are also no limitations to the extent of the clever cutting-edge cookware and appliances our Mowlem and Co. designers can suggest, perhaps you are a keen amateur cook, we can assist with all manner of clever zoning and additional design features that will elevate your cooking and experience. Perhaps you’ve realised you need an extra prep sink, or a standing larder in the main space, a dedicated drinks station or perhaps a double dishwasher, all of this we can advise.
Keeping it real.
Easter entertaining can get a little messy, whether this is cooking your famous Easter lunch, preparing the fifth latte of the day or fun Easter crafting with the kids, your kitchen will take some wear. So, let’s be honest aside of the aesthetics, considering durability and usability should also be high up on your list. Another huge positive of a bespoke kitchen is the ability to carefully, and with the upmost assistance from our highly experienced designers, select cabinet finishes, worktops and splashbacks that look stylish but also stand up to busy family life. Beautiful but hardwearing countertops, fingerprint resistant finishes, easy-to-clean surface all these important decisions lead to a bespoke kitchen that can handle the day to day and come out the other side. A bespoke space can provide you with plenty of clever storage for everything from your grandmas best serving dish to the abundance of art supplies your kids need, and all this means is you can go from egg decorating to lunch without a moment’s fuss.
Prep to plate.
A hugely satisfying benefit of a bespoke kitchen is how expertly it actually works and with such precision, all of your holiday entertaining in future will feel effortless. Your appliances exactly where you need them and hidden when you don’t, spacious worktops perfectly positioned for rolling out pastry, plus carefully considered placement of all your ingredients and kitchen tools, preparing Easter lunch will feel easy and relaxed. When the plates are all emptied and glasses refilled, pull-out bins and clever storage will make resetting for the pudding course just as simple. And although the clean up is never the best bit hopefully with a bespoke space, clever appliance placements and perhaps a dash from your wine cooler will make it all that sweeter.
A Mowlem and Co. kitchen is not just a matter of style but of designing a way of life that functions seamlessly with the way you and your family live, cook and connect. So, whether your Easter celebrations involve a three day feast for a large crowd, or simply a long Sunday brunch with just the two of you, a perfectly designed bespoke kitchen can be transformative and we would love to help imagine your own dream space.
Ready to start planning? Get in touch with our designers.
And of course a Happy Easter to all!