Where to Spend and Where to Save When Designing a Kitchen
When designing a new kitchen, style and functionality are often at the top of the wish list. But there’s another important factor that shouldn’t be overlooked: how easy your kitchen will be to clean and maintain.
From busy family kitchens to modern open-plan spaces, choosing the right kitchen materials can make everyday cleaning much quicker and easier. The right surfaces can help reduce visible marks, make spills easier to wipe away and keep your kitchen looking great for longer.
At Krystal Kitchens in Basingstoke, we help homeowners create beautiful, practical kitchens designed around the way they live. As a partner of Nolte Küchen, we can offer a wide choice of stylish kitchen finishes and practical materials to suit different homes and lifestyles.
1. Choose Easy-to-Clean Kitchen Worktops
Kitchen worktops are one of the hardest-working surfaces in your home. They’re exposed to food preparation, spills, crumbs and everyday wear, so choosing a practical material is essential.
When comparing worktops, consider surfaces that are smooth, durable and easy to wipe clean. Quartz, for example, is a popular choice for homeowners looking for a combination of style and practicality.
A good kitchen worktop should allow you to quickly wipe away spills without requiring complicated maintenance.
2. Consider Your Kitchen Cabinet Finish
Your choice of cabinet finish can also make a difference to everyday cleaning.
Smooth, non-porous finishes are generally easier to wipe down than heavily textured surfaces. They can be particularly useful around areas that experience more splashes and marks, such as beneath wall cabinets or around cooking and preparation areas.
Think about how your chosen colour and finish will look in everyday life, too. Very dark or extremely glossy surfaces can sometimes make fingerprints and dust more noticeable, while certain lighter finishes may help disguise everyday marks.
Your kitchen designer can help you choose a cabinet finish that balances appearance, practicality and maintenance.
3. Pick Practical Splashback Materials
Splashbacks protect your walls from cooking splashes, grease and spills, making them another important consideration when designing an easy-to-clean kitchen.
Large-format surfaces can be particularly practical because they minimise the number of joints and grout lines that need cleaning.
Glass splashbacks are another popular option, offering a smooth surface that can be wiped down quickly while also providing an opportunity to introduce colour or a statement finish.
4. Don’t Forget About Kitchen Flooring
Kitchen floors can quickly accumulate crumbs, spills and muddy footprints, particularly in busy family homes.
When choosing kitchen flooring, look for durable surfaces that are straightforward to clean and capable of handling everyday traffic.
Large-format tiles can help reduce the number of grout lines, while modern hard-wearing flooring options can provide a practical foundation for your kitchen without compromising on style.
It’s worth considering how your flooring will work alongside your cabinets, worktops and overall kitchen design.
5. Think About Your Sink and Tap Area
The area around your sink is another part of the kitchen that sees plenty of daily use.
Choosing easy-to-clean surfaces around the sink can make a noticeable difference. Smooth worktops and carefully planned drainage areas can help prevent water from sitting on surfaces, while a practical sink and tap combination can make everyday cleaning and food preparation easier.
Your kitchen designer can also help you consider the positioning of your sink, dishwasher and waste storage to create a more efficient kitchen layout.
6. Choose Appliances That Make Cleaning Easier
Easy-to-clean kitchens aren’t just about cabinets and worktops. Your appliances matter too.
When choosing ovens, hobs, dishwashers and other appliances, look for features that make everyday maintenance easier. Modern appliances can include smooth surfaces, removable components and cleaning programmes designed to reduce the effort involved in keeping them clean.
Think about how often you’ll use each appliance and choose features that suit your lifestyle rather than simply choosing based on appearance.
7. Keep the Design Simple
Sometimes, the easiest kitchen to clean is simply the one with fewer awkward areas where dirt and dust can collect.
A well-planned kitchen can incorporate clever storage, integrated appliances and practical layouts to create a streamlined space.
For example, keeping frequently used appliances neatly stored away can reduce clutter on your worktops, while well-planned cabinetry can make it easier to access everything you need.
Good kitchen design isn’t just about how your kitchen looks — it’s about how it works every day.
8. Consider Maintenance Before You Choose
Before committing to a particular kitchen material, ask yourself a few simple questions:
- Is it easy to wipe clean?
- Will it show fingerprints or marks easily?
- Does it require specialist cleaning products?
- How well will it cope with everyday use?
- Is it resistant to moisture and spills?
- How much maintenance will it need over time?
Thinking about these questions before making your choices can help you create a kitchen that looks fantastic without becoming difficult to maintain.
Create an Easy-to-Clean Kitchen in Basingstoke
At Krystal Kitchens, we believe your kitchen should look beautiful while also working for everyday life.
Our large kitchen showroom in Basingstoke gives you the opportunity to explore different kitchen styles, finishes and materials in person. Our friendly kitchen experts are on hand to help you choose practical options that suit your lifestyle, budget and design preferences.
We’re proud to be partnered with Nolte Küchen, giving our customers access to quality German kitchen design alongside expert advice and professional kitchen planning.
We also have in-store offers and flexible finance options available, making it easier to create the kitchen you’ve been planning.
Visit Krystal Kitchens in Basingstoke
You’ll find us at:
Krystal Kitchens
Units 17 & 18 Winchester Road
Basingstoke
RG22 4AU
We have free parking and our friendly team can provide a free kitchen design consultation to help you plan your ideal space.
If you’re looking for a low-maintenance, easy-to-clean kitchen in Basingstoke, visit our showroom and talk to the team about your ideas.
Krystal Kitchens – beautiful kitchens designed around you.
When designing a new kitchen, style and functionality are often at the top of the wish list. But there’s another important factor that shouldn’t be overlooked: how easy your kitchen will be to clean and maintain.
From busy family kitchens to modern open-plan spaces, choosing the right kitchen materials can make everyday cleaning much quicker and easier. The right surfaces can help reduce visible marks, make spills easier to wipe away and keep your kitchen looking great for longer.
At Krystal Kitchens in Basingstoke, we help homeowners create beautiful, practical kitchens designed around the way they live. As a partner of Nolte Küchen, we can offer a wide choice of stylish kitchen finishes and practical materials to suit different homes and lifestyles.
1. Choose Easy-to-Clean Kitchen Worktops
Kitchen worktops are one of the hardest-working surfaces in your home. They’re exposed to food preparation, spills, crumbs and everyday wear, so choosing a practical material is essential.
When comparing worktops, consider surfaces that are smooth, durable and easy to wipe clean. Quartz, for example, is a popular choice for homeowners looking for a combination of style and practicality.
A good kitchen worktop should allow you to quickly wipe away spills without requiring complicated maintenance.
2. Consider Your Kitchen Cabinet Finish
Your choice of cabinet finish can also make a difference to everyday cleaning.
Smooth, non-porous finishes are generally easier to wipe down than heavily textured surfaces. They can be particularly useful around areas that experience more splashes and marks, such as beneath wall cabinets or around cooking and preparation areas.
Think about how your chosen colour and finish will look in everyday life, too. Very dark or extremely glossy surfaces can sometimes make fingerprints and dust more noticeable, while certain lighter finishes may help disguise everyday marks.
Your kitchen designer can help you choose a cabinet finish that balances appearance, practicality and maintenance.
3. Pick Practical Splashback Materials
Splashbacks protect your walls from cooking splashes, grease and spills, making them another important consideration when designing an easy-to-clean kitchen.
Large-format surfaces can be particularly practical because they minimise the number of joints and grout lines that need cleaning.
Glass splashbacks are another popular option, offering a smooth surface that can be wiped down quickly while also providing an opportunity to introduce colour or a statement finish.
4. Don’t Forget About Kitchen Flooring
Kitchen floors can quickly accumulate crumbs, spills and muddy footprints, particularly in busy family homes.
When choosing kitchen flooring, look for durable surfaces that are straightforward to clean and capable of handling everyday traffic.
Large-format tiles can help reduce the number of grout lines, while modern hard-wearing flooring options can provide a practical foundation for your kitchen without compromising on style.
It’s worth considering how your flooring will work alongside your cabinets, worktops and overall kitchen design.
5. Think About Your Sink and Tap Area
The area around your sink is another part of the kitchen that sees plenty of daily use.
Choosing easy-to-clean surfaces around the sink can make a noticeable difference. Smooth worktops and carefully planned drainage areas can help prevent water from sitting on surfaces, while a practical sink and tap combination can make everyday cleaning and food preparation easier.
Your kitchen designer can also help you consider the positioning of your sink, dishwasher and waste storage to create a more efficient kitchen layout.
6. Choose Appliances That Make Cleaning Easier
Easy-to-clean kitchens aren’t just about cabinets and worktops. Your appliances matter too.
When choosing ovens, hobs, dishwashers and other appliances, look for features that make everyday maintenance easier. Modern appliances can include smooth surfaces, removable components and cleaning programmes designed to reduce the effort involved in keeping them clean.
Think about how often you’ll use each appliance and choose features that suit your lifestyle rather than simply choosing based on appearance.
7. Keep the Design Simple
Sometimes, the easiest kitchen to clean is simply the one with fewer awkward areas where dirt and dust can collect.
A well-planned kitchen can incorporate clever storage, integrated appliances and practical layouts to create a streamlined space.
For example, keeping frequently used appliances neatly stored away can reduce clutter on your worktops, while well-planned cabinetry can make it easier to access everything you need.
Good kitchen design isn’t just about how your kitchen looks — it’s about how it works every day.
8. Consider Maintenance Before You Choose
Before committing to a particular kitchen material, ask yourself a few simple questions:
- Is it easy to wipe clean?
- Will it show fingerprints or marks easily?
- Does it require specialist cleaning products?
- How well will it cope with everyday use?
- Is it resistant to moisture and spills?
- How much maintenance will it need over time?
Thinking about these questions before making your choices can help you create a kitchen that looks fantastic without becoming difficult to maintain.
Create an Easy-to-Clean Kitchen in Basingstoke
At Krystal Kitchens, we believe your kitchen should look beautiful while also working for everyday life.
Our large kitchen showroom in Basingstoke gives you the opportunity to explore different kitchen styles, finishes and materials in person. Our friendly kitchen experts are on hand to help you choose practical options that suit your lifestyle, budget and design preferences.
We’re proud to be partnered with Nolte Küchen, giving our customers access to quality German kitchen design alongside expert advice and professional kitchen planning.
We also have in-store offers and flexible finance options available, making it easier to create the kitchen you’ve been planning.
Visit Krystal Kitchens in Basingstoke
You’ll find us at:
Krystal Kitchens
Units 17 & 18 Winchester Road
Basingstoke
RG22 4AU
We have free parking and our friendly team can provide a free kitchen design consultation to help you plan your ideal space.
If you’re looking for a low-maintenance, easy-to-clean kitchen in Basingstoke, visit our showroom and talk to the team about your ideas.
Krystal Kitchens – beautiful kitchens designed around you.