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A Simple, Cost-Effective Change That Will Upgrade Your Kitchen
Want to update your kitchen without the mess or price tag? The answer could lie in your choice of worktop
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If you’re looking for a cost-effective, sustainable and relatively easy update idea for your kitchen, the secret to success is to update the worktops. By simply installing new wooden worktops, you could give your cookspace a stress-free makeover with minimal impact on your bank balance.
Timber worktops are a great choice for kitchens. Not only do they inject a warmth into a functional cook space, they also possess a timeless quality that surpasses fashions and trends. By opting for the beauty of sustainable wood, you’ll not only save buckets of cash in comparison to stone, oak or laminate surfaces, but you’ll also be doing your bit to save the planet.
Here are the key things to think about when choosing, installing and maintaining new wooden work surfaces in your existing kitchen.
Timber worktops are a great choice for kitchens. Not only do they inject a warmth into a functional cook space, they also possess a timeless quality that surpasses fashions and trends. By opting for the beauty of sustainable wood, you’ll not only save buckets of cash in comparison to stone, oak or laminate surfaces, but you’ll also be doing your bit to save the planet.
Here are the key things to think about when choosing, installing and maintaining new wooden work surfaces in your existing kitchen.
Consider colour
When it comes to choosing a timber worktop for your kitchen, the biggest decision to make is which colour way to go for. Oh yes, there is more than just one colourway when it comes to wood surfaces. In fact, Interbuild’s range features six unique finishes.
Take the Twilight Gray surface shown above, for example. The cool tones add a modern industrial look to the setting and pair perfectly with the grey veining on the marble surfaces. Complete the contemporary look with sleek gloss units and your kitchen will feel edgy and utterly sharp.
Bonus tip: If you’re eager for a cosy, warm feel, opt for the super rich redness of Karri worktops, or the intense darkness of brown hardwood surfaces.
When it comes to choosing a timber worktop for your kitchen, the biggest decision to make is which colour way to go for. Oh yes, there is more than just one colourway when it comes to wood surfaces. In fact, Interbuild’s range features six unique finishes.
Take the Twilight Gray surface shown above, for example. The cool tones add a modern industrial look to the setting and pair perfectly with the grey veining on the marble surfaces. Complete the contemporary look with sleek gloss units and your kitchen will feel edgy and utterly sharp.
Bonus tip: If you’re eager for a cosy, warm feel, opt for the super rich redness of Karri worktops, or the intense darkness of brown hardwood surfaces.
Match the style with your space
As well as a variety of coloured woods, there are also plenty of different worktop styles to choose from depending on the design of kitchen. For example, if you are hankering after a modern country feel, then you’ll love the panels of solid teak that showcase a wonderful rustic edge. Alternatively, if a streamlined contemporary look is more your thing, then straight edges will convey a sleek finish.
There’s also the construction of the worktops to consider. You could save the pennies and go for a standard buttjoint fixture that combines two pieces with fingerjoints, or upgrade this look with a top made from full length lamellas with side lamination, and no joints. With wide wood planks joined just along the long edges you get a harmonious look for your top. Alternatively, you could stretch the budget and opt for a Butcherblock style with an upward-facing endgrain that features a chess-like pattern. This type of surface is 100% harder than a lengthwise timber top and was designed to withstand the butcher’s banging.
Bonus tip: Interbuild’s teak worktops are assembled with a flexible exterior-grade adhesive, making them suitable for outdoor use, such as bbq areas and dining tables. Thanks to teak’s natural oils, it can withstand the weather for decades without being further treated, and if not re-oiled, the surface will even out to a beautiful silver patina.
As well as a variety of coloured woods, there are also plenty of different worktop styles to choose from depending on the design of kitchen. For example, if you are hankering after a modern country feel, then you’ll love the panels of solid teak that showcase a wonderful rustic edge. Alternatively, if a streamlined contemporary look is more your thing, then straight edges will convey a sleek finish.
There’s also the construction of the worktops to consider. You could save the pennies and go for a standard buttjoint fixture that combines two pieces with fingerjoints, or upgrade this look with a top made from full length lamellas with side lamination, and no joints. With wide wood planks joined just along the long edges you get a harmonious look for your top. Alternatively, you could stretch the budget and opt for a Butcherblock style with an upward-facing endgrain that features a chess-like pattern. This type of surface is 100% harder than a lengthwise timber top and was designed to withstand the butcher’s banging.
Bonus tip: Interbuild’s teak worktops are assembled with a flexible exterior-grade adhesive, making them suitable for outdoor use, such as bbq areas and dining tables. Thanks to teak’s natural oils, it can withstand the weather for decades without being further treated, and if not re-oiled, the surface will even out to a beautiful silver patina.
Add complementary elements
Want to create a show stopping island in the centre of your kitchen? Consider extending the wood surfaces either side to create a waterfall effect. Interbuild not only provides lengths for kitchen surfaces, it also offers thinner panels in the same wood. Use these for different elements such as end panels, shelving and even window sills to create a cohesive look and elevates the space to a whole new level of style.
Instead of adding wall units, for example, consider fitting open shelves either side of the extractor hood in the same wood as your worktops and you’ll create a sense of space, as well as the perfect display spot for houseplants, glassware and ceramics.
Bonus tip: If you’ve got a kitchen wall cabinet or an island with open shelves, consider lining the shelves with thin panels of wood for a balanced effect.
Want to create a show stopping island in the centre of your kitchen? Consider extending the wood surfaces either side to create a waterfall effect. Interbuild not only provides lengths for kitchen surfaces, it also offers thinner panels in the same wood. Use these for different elements such as end panels, shelving and even window sills to create a cohesive look and elevates the space to a whole new level of style.
Instead of adding wall units, for example, consider fitting open shelves either side of the extractor hood in the same wood as your worktops and you’ll create a sense of space, as well as the perfect display spot for houseplants, glassware and ceramics.
Bonus tip: If you’ve got a kitchen wall cabinet or an island with open shelves, consider lining the shelves with thin panels of wood for a balanced effect.
Ensure they last
Acacia wood is known for its robust, hardwearing qualities that wear gracefully with age. However, it’s crucial to opt for high quality FSC (Forestry Stewardship Council) certified acacia wood that comes from sustainably renewable plantations. Not only does this superior wood stand the test of time, it also goes towards saving the planet, which is priceless.
To be extra sure your beautiful wooden surfaces retains their good looks for longer, use clear Hardwax Oil to provide long-lasting protection and enhance the beauty of the wood grain itself.
Bonus tip: Hardwax Oil is certified Climate and Carbon Neutral and is, of course, tested and approved for contact with Food Stuff. Plus, with ZERO% VOC (volatile organic compounds), its non-toxic properties make it safe to use the surfaces as soon as it has dried.
More: Discover more about Interbuild’s outdoor furniture and Hardwax Oil here.
Tell us…
Which wooden worktop would you choose for your kitchen? Share your thoughts in the Comments section.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
Acacia wood is known for its robust, hardwearing qualities that wear gracefully with age. However, it’s crucial to opt for high quality FSC (Forestry Stewardship Council) certified acacia wood that comes from sustainably renewable plantations. Not only does this superior wood stand the test of time, it also goes towards saving the planet, which is priceless.
To be extra sure your beautiful wooden surfaces retains their good looks for longer, use clear Hardwax Oil to provide long-lasting protection and enhance the beauty of the wood grain itself.
Bonus tip: Hardwax Oil is certified Climate and Carbon Neutral and is, of course, tested and approved for contact with Food Stuff. Plus, with ZERO% VOC (volatile organic compounds), its non-toxic properties make it safe to use the surfaces as soon as it has dried.
More: Discover more about Interbuild’s outdoor furniture and Hardwax Oil here.
Tell us…
Which wooden worktop would you choose for your kitchen? Share your thoughts in the Comments section.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
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