Blessed with ample space for your new kitchen or renovation? Cowan Building takes a look at some of the top trending large kitchen designs. Plus; what to think about when considering a new kitchen.

There's nothing that packs a 'wow' factor punch better than a large sweeping kitchen. If you have the space, now is the time to consider what you will create in terms of your new kitchen design. However, it's important to get the design right. Having a large kitchen can invite some over-complicated prospects, keeping it well balanced and looking sleek is important, as too having clear zoned areas.

Getting the Triangle Right

With large kitchens, the traditional tri-angle - the space you move in to create your culinary delights - can have a little more room to consider and major appliance placement is important. Think cook-top, sink, and refrigerator. The wonderful component about large kitchens is that you can not only have a triangle but also consider having separate zones for different purposes. This can drastically improve the function of your kitchen particularly if you have a large busy family. Zones are wonderful for large kitchens as they can allow you to use the space well, and not be restricted on how much space you have between certain items.

Zoned spaces also work well when you have more than one person working in the kitchen at any time. Cue the teenagers on the search for food after sports, while you are preparing dinner in the kitchen.

Zone areas can be sorted into the following:

1. Food prep area zone - cook-top, oven, small appliances

2. Food storage zone - pantry & refrigerator

3. Cleaning zone - bins, sink, dishwasher, recycling

4. Crockery - plates & glasses

5. Pots & pans

Large Kitchen Features

Have the space? Why not consider a butler's pantry? These are fantastic additions to any large kitchen that has the space to hide a secret pantry. If you simply adore entertaining a butler's pantry can really add a huge amount of functional value. Here you can add additional features such as another sink, oven, and refrigerator, plus they can allow storage for all your extra entertaining needs such as glassware and crockery. Butler's pantries are certainly trending in 2022, with some impressive design concepts that can be completely integrated into your existing kitchen design. Leaving your kitchen to be kept for all the needed accessories and without seeming too over the top when it comes to major appliances.

When considering major appliances with a large kitchen the world is literally your oyster. You can choose from impressive large double-ovens that can make a beautiful focal point or the stackable multi-functional approach. When considering what major appliances to add to your large kitchen study what types of food you are more likely to cook during the week. Steaming? Baking? Air-fry? The options are limitless with the selection of top-quality appliances that were once only privy to budding commercial chefs. Today we are spoilt for choice when it comes to the types of appliances we need to cater for a range of different cooking styles.

 Island Benchtops 

These are a must for large kitchens and can offer not only extra seating for when entertaining but additional prep areas and homework/office space. The major benefit of a large open plan kitchen is that a sweeping island bench is a great way to border and ground the kitchen. Giving it a clear end space and highlighting the entry points to the kitchen. The Hamptons Kitchen is a popular choice with large kitchens, as they require large sweeping island benchtops. Whatever design you consider, incorporating a large island bench is a fantastic idea to keep your kitchen grounded while also offering functionality. Don't forget your tech! Installing USB charging points, and power points alongside hidden storage can easily flip your island bench into a working hub in no time at all.

Island benchtops positioned in The middle of the kitchen can also allow your oversized kitchen to seem smaller while offering highly sort after functionality. Consider adding sinks into this space, which will free up more space around the prep areas. Large kitchen cabinets and utilising drawers will also add to the wow factor of your new kitchen. Drawers have come a long way over the past 10 years with many large kitchen drawers now able to hold up to 45kg worth of weight. Allowing you to easily store all of your smaller appliances in their correct zone and out of sight.

Lighting

Large kitchens will also need ample lighting options. You can make a stunning feature out of large pendant lights, that are carefully positioned over your island bench. Consider downlights for food preparation areas and cooking spaces. If you can add natural light, large windows can enhance the space while also inviting the outside in. Take advantage of your views and position the island benchtop seating towards the windows. With so many impressive options your kitchen lighting can provide you with beautiful focal points while adding the all-important aspect of light when it comes to cooking and entertaining.