We’ve never loved our kitchens more. The same goes for our gardens. So how to create a luxury kitchen design that connects with your outside space? At Roundhouse we are experts at kitchen design but also keep a close eye on human connection and how people interact. That means we understand the benefits of nature, fresh air and natural light while you cook, eat and entertain in your bespoke kitchen. So for us, designing luxury kitchens that link to your garden is just one of the things we do best.

With summer here and the sun shining, here are a few top tips for inside outside kitchens. Get ready to connect with the great outdoors all year round.

Embrace green kitchen ideas

A bespoke green kitchen is a simple but super effective way to bring the outside in. At Roundhouse, green kitchen ideas are still a favourite colour – and with good reason. Whether you pick soft sage or rich emerald, green kitchens are the ultimate backdrop to reflect the natural landscape outside. Green kitchen cabinets will also instil your space with a sweeping sense of calm and relaxation say the colour psychology experts. Channel the indoor outdoor mood further with fresh foliage across work tops and kitchen shelf ideas. In our Kinsey project, the laid-back blend of sage green painted cabinets, fluted oak details and real plants demonstrates how to do inside outside kitchens for every season.

Prioritise glazing in bespoke kitchens

If your luxury kitchen design is located at the back of the property, it’s a popular idea to fit a fully glazed wall that opens out to the garden. Floor-to-ceiling glass panels and doors will fill your bespoke kitchen with natural light and fresh air. And using the same flooring materials and colours inside and out will create a seamless transition and visually lengthen the space. It’s a great tip if you want to open up a smaller bespoke kitchen. Did you know that Roundhouse is founded by architects? That means we look at the needs of your bespoke kitchen AND your home. So when it comes to glazing options, we can assess your kitchen footprint and help you decide if bi-folds, large picture windows or space-saving sliding doors work best. And if your bespoke kitchen is in the middle of your home, no worries. Overhead skylights and roof lanterns are a clever architectural trick to connect your luxury kitchen design to the great outdoors.

Look at modern lighting ideas

There’s nothing like natural daylight to boost your sense of wellbeing and connect to the outdoors. Especially in today’s luxury kitchen design which has become the heart of the home. So if you’ve sorted out all your glazing opportunities, the next step is to maximise natural light with modern kitchen lighting ideas. A layered lighting scheme that blends task, ambient and accent lighting is key. Pay close attention to luxury kitchen island lighting ideas too. Choose rise and fall pendant lights in frosted or clear glass that can be pulled up or down and won’t obstruct the view. And don’t forget to add garden lighting so you can appreciate your outdoor space even when night falls.

Create a kitchen design with a view

Luxury kitchen design calls for luxury details. And one of our much-loved design extras at Roundhouse is to build in a window seat that looks out to your garden. In our Moony bespoke kitchen, we celebrated the craftsmanship and natural beauty of rich walnut in a classic kitchen design. The new kitchen extension connects to the garden via large glass doors. But it is the cosy walnut-clad window nook that offers the perfect spot for a relaxed afternoon coffee while gazing out to the garden beyond. Just stunning…

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