Summer might be drawing to a close, but there’s still time to enjoy the last of the sunny season. And all from the comfort of your luxury kitchen room. The changing of seasons can often feel like a period of change and renewal and a chance to plan ahead. So to mark the end of the summer, try these simple yet meaningful tasks. From prepping an alfresco picnic to cooking up a seasonal buffet, beautiful bespoke kitchens are the place to be.

You might also be in the planning stages of a new bespoke kitchen design. If so, get in touch with roundhouse experts who can help transform your vision into a reality.

Get outdoors

This is an easy one. Fresh air has so many benefits for the mind, body and soul. So get outside while the weather is still warm and the days are longer and lighter. You don’t need to go far: a morning walk to the shops or an evening stroll to the nearest green space. It’s the perfect opportunity for a digital detox for the whole family. Consider fitting a wall of glass doors into your bespoke kitchen design. So even on drizzly days you can throw open windows and doors and let the outside into your designer kitchen. A modern kitchen island with seating is the best place to perch and watch the elements go by. And relax…

Cook with seasonal produce

Buying seasonal food (or even growing your own) is a great way to help the environment. It reduces food miles and helps cut back on plastic packaging. So why not raid your kitchen pantry cabinet and create some simple, healthy and tasty recipes using a rainbow of seasonal fruit and vegetables. August is all about heat-loving crops like tomatoes, cucumbers and chillies. Head to your luxury kitchen design and whip up a delicious tray bake packed with seasonal aubergines, peppers and courgettes. And for a simple dessert pile raspberries and blueberries in pretty glass dishes with heaps of thick Greek yoghurt and a generous drizzle of honey.

Declutter your wardrobe

Here at Roundhouse we pride ourselves on beautiful bespoke kitchens. But did you know that we also create custom-built wardrobes to organise all your clothes and accessories? As the seasons transition, it’s the perfect time to declutter your closet and think about a new full height wardrobe. Store out-of-season clothes in sealed bags and pull out your autumn wardrobe. Bag up unwanted dresses, skirts and shirts and head to your local charity shop. Your goal: make sure your wardrobe is filled with clothes and shoes that bring you joy on a daily basis.

Plan your September schedule

Get ahead for the new term by planning your September schedule. Make to-do lists and plan for any events and appointments for the coming month. Today’s luxury designer kitchens are hardworking hot spots to get organised. In fact bespoke kitchens from Roundhouse often double up as a neat study hub or office space. We can create a hideaway workspace in a pocket door kitchen cabinet. Or overhaul a redundant kitchen alcove with a built-in desk. Let roundhouse experts help you design a neat and efficient kitchen office so your work/life balance is just right. Let the planning commence!

Have a lazy day at home

With all your jobs ticked off for the month, why not sit back and relax in your luxury kitchen room. Enjoy a lazy summer day at home and do…well, very little. Start the morning with a fresh coffee and light brunch at your modern kitchen island. Or take time out and read your favourite book in a quiet corner of your luxury big kitchen design. The last days of summer are a chance to take things easy. And who knows if there’s a last minute Indian Summer on the horizon, you might just be pulling on your shorts and flip flops once more.

Our expert kitchen designers can help you make the best choices for your Roundhouse bespoke kitchen, furniture or wardrobes. Visit any of our seven Roundhouse showrooms; Wigmore St, Clapham, Fulham, Richmond, Cambridge, Guildford & Cheltenham and get planning!