- Plan: Detail exactly what you are trying to achieve, scope of work, project schedule, the existing elements staying or going, and other information you may need to refer to later. Spend time researching and curating reference images that communicate your style and goals.
Laminex’s Inspiration Toolkit is the perfect place to start. Featuring design palettes created by experts that analyse key styles and design trends, as well as a series of galleries, narrow down the many choices Laminex has to offer to find a product that suits your style and budget.
- Budget: Establish a budget from the outset to inform the products and finishes that are most appropriate and help separate the essentials from the luxury items.
Laminex offers a range of budget-friendly options including their cut-to-size service. A hassle-free, ready-to-install compact laminate panel solution, this service allows you to use compact laminate for a variety of internal and external applications. Panels are customised and charged on a square metre rate and with no minimum order required, you only pay for what you need.
- Consider storage and layout: A functional kitchen is essential. Practical considerations for storage and task zones will help you create a space that is both a pleasure to look at and to use. Consider creating a Kitchen Work Triangle in which the fridge, cooktop and sink form the vertices of the triangle. A U-shape kitchen can be used to achieve this. Comprised of three walls with bench space and cabinetry, this layout provides various storage options and is ideal for medium-sized spaces. Perfect for incorporating a long island bench and integrating appliances, it also allows clear sight lines into adjoining rooms.
Discover Laminex’s wide range of benchtop and cabinetry solutions, featuring options across an expansive collection of laminates that emulate the look and feel of marble, stone and natural timber.
- Play with style and colour: Style and colour can have a huge impact on the tone and feel of a space, so be sure to consider your choices carefully. Your kitchen’s style will ultimately inform its colour palette. For example, classic homes may feature elegantly simple and timeless shades, whilst contemporary spaces tend to showcase more on-trend colours.
By browsing Laminex by colour or texture, you can easily select colours you know will work seamlessly together. Think Laminex Natural Teak, Burnt Ochre and Pale Honey for a playful take on the unique Australian landscape, or Laminex Paper Bark, Coolum Sand and Bluestone for a calm reassurance.
- Select suitable materials and fixtures: Enhance your design scheme and colour palette with complementing materials and fittings, including benchtops and cabinetry.
Laminex offers a range of customisable benchtop solutions. Their laminates are a durable and less expensive alternative to stone, and are available in an extensive range of colours and finishes. A robust and long-lasting material, it withstands daily wear and tear.
Surfaces, like cupboard doors and cabinetry panels, make a strong statement. Depending on how your space is constructed, it is possible for them to be updated without a full kitchen redesign. Laminex offers various product ranges, including DesignEdge, FormWrap and ColourTech, that run across hundreds of decor styles to suit all design aesthetics and budgets.
