When designing modern kitchens, one of the greatest challenges is to integrate electrical appliances in a functional and aesthetic way. Whether you prefer to hide them to achieve a cleaner style or choose models that add character to the space, at Aina Vallés Interiorismo, specialists in bespoke kitchen design in Sóller, Mallorca and the Tramuntana mountains, we give you some tips on how to achieve a practical and visually harmonious kitchen.
1. Integrated appliances: the most discreet option
If you are looking for a minimalist kitchen, where everything flows visually, the best option is to choose appliances that can be panelled. This allows the dishwasher or fridge to be integrated with the furniture, using the same door as the rest of the units.
✔Panelled naves: Perfect to give the kitchen a uniform and uninterrupted aesthetic.
✔Concealed dishwasher: Concealed behind a door in the same finish as the rest of the units.
✔Built-in microwave and oven: To prevent them from taking up space on the worktop, they can be installed in a tall unit or in tall units.
2. Exposed appliances: how to choose them to fit in with your kitchen
If you prefer to leave some appliances on view, ideally their design should reinforce the style of your kitchen.
🎨For modern kitchens: Appliances in stainless steel, matt black or tempered glass add sophistication..
🏡For rustic or Mediterranean kitchens: Refrigerators with cream or pastel finishes and decorative hoods in natural materials.
✨For industrial kitchens: Steel appliances with black iron details can enhance this style.
3. How to hide small appliances
Tidiness is key in any kitchen, and small appliances such as toasters, coffee machines and food processors can create a sense of clutter if they are not well placed. Some practical solutions are:
✔Closed breakfast units: A space inside the kitchen units with folding doors or blinds, where the coffee maker, toaster or mixer can be stored out of sight.
✔Drawers with integrated sockets: Perfect for hiding electrical appliances without having to take them out of their place every time they are used.
✔Specific area on the worktop: If you decide to leave them out, choose a corner with sockets and group them together on a tray or on a worktop made of easy-to-clean material.
4. Extractor hoods: integrated or decorative
The extractor hood is one of the most visible appliances in the kitchen. Depending on the design, you can opt for:
✔Hoods concealed in the cabinet: They are installed inside a tall cabinet, ideal for minimalist kitchens.
✔Extractores de encimera: Suben y bajan cuando los necesitas, desapareciendo completamente cuando no están en uso.
✔Decorative hoods: Models in steel, glass or with a wooden structure to add personality to the space.
Design of functional kitchens in Mallorca
At Aina Vallés Interiorismo, we design, manufacture and install made-to-measure kitchens in Sóller, Mallorca and the Tramuntana Mountains. If you are thinking of refurbishing your kitchen and want every detail to be well thought out, from the layout to the integration of electrical appliances, we will help you to achieve a practical, harmonious and stylish space.
📩Contact us and let’s design your ideal kitchen together.