Texture can be as important as colour to the finished style of a new luxury kitchen design. Using materials with diverse textural finishes can simultaneously make your new kitchen unique and beautiful. Texture can come from natural materials such as oak or ceramics but can also come from manufactured materials. Texture can create a sense of height, warmth and tactility and add dimensional interest in open-plan spaces. Just a hint of texture could make more of an impact than, for instance, colour, which is why, at Papilio, with over twenty years of experience specialising in creating luxury kitchens, we love the opportunity of incorporating it into our designs.

1. USING TEXTURE IN KITCHEN DESIGN
Texture can be as important as colour to the finished style of a new luxury kitchen design. Using
materials with diverse textural finishes can simultaneously make your new kitchen unique and
beautiful. Texture can come from natural materials such as oak or ceramics but can also come from
manufactured materials. Texture can create a sense of height, warmth and tactility and add dimensional
interest in open-plan spaces. Just a hint of texture could make more of an impact than, for instance,
colour, which is why, at Papilio, with over twenty years of experience specialising in creating luxury
kitchens, we love the opportunity of incorporating it into our designs.
Arguably, texture is one of the most significant elements in kitchen design, yet it's often overlooked.
There are many ways to add texture to your kitchen design. Mixing and matching materials is one of
the best ways to add texture to your kitchen without it feeling forced. You could pair sleek stainless-
steel countertops with warm wood cabinets or rough-hewn brick walls with polished stone flooring.
Natural elements like wood, stone, and marble can add warmth and authenticity to your kitchen.
Sometimes, it is also worth considering playing with patterns. Pattern, in the form of tiles, wall
coverings or worktops, is a great way to add texture to your kitchen. And if you're after a contemporary
kitchen but want to add hints of texture, soft textiles, such as rugs, towels, and placemats, can also add
surface diversity. Choose fabrics in contrasting colours and materials to create a layered look, which is
texture in its own right.

2. A luxury kitchen designer will consider every aspect of your new
bespoke kitchen, but when you're mood-boarding and sourcing inspiration, there are a few elements of
kitchen design to consider to add texture and interest to your new kitchen.
Kitchen Cabinetry
Consider using cabinets with different textures, such as smooth wood grain or textured glass. You can
also add texture to your cabinets using hardware with a unique finish, such as brushed nickel or antique
brass.
We used several different and contrasting textural elements in our mid-century-inspired design in our
Frome Kitchen project in Somerset. For the kitchen island, we conceived vertical fluting detail on the
side of the island. The substrate of the fluted side panels is a double-thickness Valchromat custom-
made by a water jet. We also added contrasting texture on the perimeter cabinets, drawing influence
from the property's architecture. We applied a red tint to the walnut cupboard fronts to enhance the
texture.
Kitchen Countertops
Quartz, granite, and marble countertops are all great choices for adding texture to your kitchen. You
can also choose a countertop with a unique finish, such as honed or leathered. There is also the option
of using metal to add distinctive texture. We designed a stunning Mid-Century Inspired Kitchen in
Somerset, and one of the kitchen islands consisted of a metal framework and black cabinetry clad in
untreated copper. Our idea was to allow the copper to patina naturally, creating a uniqueness that would
evolve over time.
Kitchen Flooring
Wood, stone, and tiles are all excellent choices for kitchen flooring. You can also choose a flooring
material with a unique texture, such as distressed wood, textured ceramic or engineered tiles. The
kitchen floor is a very important aspect of bespoke kitchen design and must match the entire space's
luxury aesthetic.
We designed a beautiful Contemporary Kitchen in Somerset. Our client wanted a modern classic
kitchen, so we chose a material called Fenix for the cupboard fronts with a matt white finish. We
matched it with birch-faced ply and a metal framework for the kitchen island furniture to accentuate the
stunning hexagonal terracotta floor tiles. The texture and colour of the tiles really made the utilitarian
aesthetic pop in the modern kitchen.
Kitchen Walls
Kitchen walls can also add contrast and texture, making a bespoke kitchen remarkable. We introduced
wooden slatted wall coverings to the design for our Fulham Kitchen project in London. They were

3. initially considered to prevent sound from reverberating in the ample open-plan space but ultimately
became a key aesthetic within the design. The mixture of finishes, colour and texture provides a
constant stream of interest when engaging with the room, enhanced by the homeowner's stunning mid-
century furniture and collection of plants and objects.
If you want to incorporate texture in your new kitchen design, make it a focal point in part of the
kitchen. You can include diverse surfaces in numerous areas to create a luxurious and interesting finish.
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