Will a dark kitchen make my space feel small? " It’ s a question I hear the most. People worry that colour-drenching a kitchen in a dark shade will make the room feel smaller or claustrophobic, but done well, it ' s the complete opposite. When the cabinetry, walls and trims all sit in the same Morello, the edges of the room soften, and the whole space feels cocooning and cosy, like the feeling you get in some restaurants and bars that feel sophisticated without trying too hard, and there ' s no reason you can ' t recreate it at home."
" The secret is lighting. I always recommend warm white lighting with a Morello kitchen, because it gives a soft hue that feels inviting without tipping into showroom territory. I’ d avoid overly yellow lighting as this could give your kitchen a sleepy glow. Lighting can make or break a dark colour, so it ' s worth thinking about it from the very start of your kitchen design instead of leaving it as an afterthought. Get it right, and your kitchen becomes the place everyone wants to linger long after a meal is finished and the perfect backdrop for work calls."
HOW TO STYLE A MORELLO KITCHEN?
" If you want a modern, architectural finish, don ' t be afraid to bring in black. Black frontals are performing strongly right now, and they bring a clean, classy edge that keeps a rich colour from feeling too traditional. For me, it’ s a combination that feels quite grown-up and elegant."
“ If you want to be bold and sophisticated with a kitchen that will be a conversation starter, green tones are the pairing for your Morello kitchen.”
“ Walnut wood is the soulmate to a Morello kitchen; don’ t be scared to opt for a walnut worktop and walnut flooring. Brass accents here can give your kitchen a very luxurious touch.”
“ If you want to bring in Morello in a more considered way, pair it with chalk blush tones to bring balance. If you wanted to start small, why not try a Morello kitchen door with a strongly veined marble worktop- not too bold yet statement-worthy.”
“ And finally, bring in the knick-knacks that make your kitchen yours: a stack of hand-painted plates you lugged back from a market in Italy all propped up on open shelves, a framed tapestry you fell in love with at a market in Jaipur, your nan ' s transferware crockery, an old but loved thrifted brass jug filled with a fresh bunch of tulips. Morello is warm and passionate, so surround it with things that make you smile every morning."
To see how to style Morello in your kitchen, book a design appointment with Magnet’ s Design team here: www. magnet. co. uk
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