Japandi Style Kitchens and the Alluring Leicht KYOTO for 2023
The Harmonious Blend: Japandi Style Kitchens and the Alluring Leicht KYOTO
In recent years, the Japandi style has gained immense popularity in interior design, bringing together the best of Japanese minimalism and Scandinavian functionality. This unique fusion emphasises simplicity, natural elements, and craftsmanship. One remarkable embodiment of this trend and NEW for 2023 is the Leicht KYOTO kitchen, an exquisite collection that seamlessly integrates Japandi aesthetics with modern convenience. In this blog post, we'll explore the captivating world of Japandi style kitchens, and take a closer look at the innovative Leicht KYOTO kitchen that epitomises this design philosophy.
Japandi Style: The Art of Balance and Harmony:
Japandi style is a fusion of Japanese and Scandinavian design principles. It embraces the simplicity and minimalism of Japanese aesthetics, while incorporating the functionality and warmth of Scandinavian design. The resulting style focuses on clean lines, natural materials, neutral colour palettes, and a sense of tranquility.
Japandi kitchens are characterised by their clutter-free spaces, uncluttered countertops, and the use of organic textures. Natural materials such as wood, bamboo, stone, and clay are prominent, contributing to the warmth and earthy feel of the space. The design philosophy revolves around creating a serene environment where functionality and beauty coexist harmoniously.
Introducing the Leicht KYOTO Kitchen:
Leicht Kitchens has introduced the KYOTO kitchen collection that exemplifies the Japandi style. With its commitment to quality craftsmanship and innovative design, Leicht has captured the essence of this unique blend with the KYOTO range.
1. Simplicity and Minimalism:
The KYOTO kitchen embraces the simplicity and minimalism of the Japandi style. Clean lines, unadorned surfaces, and discreet handles create an uncluttered and streamlined look. The focus is on essential elements, allowing the natural beauty of the materials to shine through.
2. Natural Materials:
The KYOTO kitchen incorporates natural materials in its design, enhancing the connection with nature. The collection offers real wood veneer fronts in oak or walnut, providing a warm and inviting atmosphere. These materials, combined with the subtle use of stone or concrete accents, create a tactile and visually pleasing environment.
3. Neutral Color Palette:
Japandi style kitchens often feature a neutral color palette, and the KYOTO collection follows suit. Soft hues such as light grays, muted greens, and warm earth tones dominate the color scheme. These gentle colors contribute to the calming and balanced ambiance of the space.
4. Functional and Thoughtful Design:
While Japandi style prioritises aesthetics, functionality remains crucial. The KYOTO kitchen embodies this principle by offering intelligent storage solutions, efficient workspaces, and clever organisation systems. The emphasis on functionality ensures that the kitchen is not only visually pleasing but also practical for everyday use.
Characteristic of KYOTO is the spatial lattice structure created by a sophisticated planning of side panels, shelves and horizontal solid wood handles. It's worth taking a closer look: Along the carcase line and in the wall unit units, the handle profiles are set at a distance of 2 cm from the top or bottom edge of the front; in all other cases, they are positioned directly on the front edge. The effect: the horizontal front joints "disappear" behind the overlaying grid structure, so there is no duplication of the frame structure. In this way, KYOTO creates a particularly delicate and filigree aesthetic. A surrounding real wood edge rounds off the high-quality image - also when opening the cupboards and drawers.
The second characteristic feature of KYOTO is the lively, vertical grain of the real wood front. Thanks to veneer processing on picture, the wood grain runs across the entire piece of furniture without any visual interruption. Without diminishing the natural radiance of the high-quality front, a matt, transparent surface sealing with a water-based lacquer system protects it from external influences - and where could that be more important than in the kitchen, where people cook, celebrate, live?
5. Sustainable Features:
In line with the eco-conscious nature of Japandi style, the Leicht KYOTO kitchen incorporates sustainable features. From the use of responsibly sourced materials to energy-efficient appliances, the collection promotes a greener approach to kitchen design.
The Japandi style has taken the design world by storm, combining the best of Japanese minimalism and Scandinavian functionality. The Leicht KYOTO kitchen collection exemplifies this harmonious blend, offering a serene and inviting space that seamlessly integrates natural elements and contemporary design. With its focus on simplicity, natural materials, and thoughtful functionality, the KYOTO range by Leicht is a testament to the enduring allure of Japandi style. If you're seeking a kitchen that embraces tranquility and balance, the Leicht KYOTO collection is undoubtedly worth considering. Get started designing your kitchen and book a consultation at our London showrooms today.