Kitchen Kickboards as a Design Feature Rather Than an Afterthought

Even the smallest details can make a huge difference to the way a room looks and feels, which is something that can be particularly true of areas that are so often overlooked entirely during the design process.

In kitchen spaces, kickboards fall firmly in this category, which is why we wanted to take this opportunity to highlight the myriad opportunities there are to get creative and ensure that nothing in your dream kitchen feels like an afterthought.

What exactly are kitchen kickboards? 

Kitchen kickboards are the plinths that sit beneath your base units, cabinets and drawers. Not only do they provide a seamless and professional finishing touch to your cabinetry, but they also prevent dirt and dust from accumulating beneath your cupboards. 

Notably, kickboards can also become a design feature in their own right, further elevating your kitchen space and bringing an extra dimension to one of the most important rooms in your home.

One of the simplest ways to design a kitchen that looks seamless and sophisticated is to match your kickboards to your made to measure kitchen cupboard doors and drawer fronts.

However, let’s explore a few more creative concepts and techniques that you could choose to transform an often neglected part of your kitchen into a unique, standout design feature.

A unique lighting feature 

Lighting plays a key role in establishing the right atmosphere in a space and can be an excellent way to showcase your creativity. Installing LED strips on your kickboards can give the impression that your cabinets are floating and give your space a little more dimension, particularly in the evenings. 

Install some extra storage 

If your kitchen is on the smaller side and you want to maximise your storage options, installing some concealed drawers beneath your cabinets could be the ideal solution. For a seamless finish, ensure that your drawer fronts have the same finish as your cabinet doors. 

Pro Tip: Shallow drawers can be ideal for storing everything from baking trays to serving platters, tea towels and table linens.

Play with colour 

Choosing made to measure kitchen cupboard doors in a bold colour can make a real style statement. However, it’s also possible to incorporate colour and texture into your kitchen in a more understated way. 

Rather than matching your kickboards with your cabinetry, selecting a contrasting colour or texture can frame your kitchen and enable you to ensure your space reflects your personality and taste. 

Pro Tip: Kickboards that have a beautiful natural wood grain can soften and complement sleek slab cupboard doors, such as the Bella Venice collection, which features square edges and a minimalist style. This combination creates a sense of balance between ultra-modern and traditional design elements to create a contemporary yet welcoming space.

Enhance the sense of space in your kitchen 

Installing mirrored kickboards can help to create the illusion of more floor space, as the reflection will make it appear as though your cabinets are floating and the floor continues beneath them. This can enhance the sense of space within your kitchen, making it look and feel more spacious.

Another way to achieve an enhanced sense of spaciousness in your kitchen is to choose kickboards in a similar colour to your floor.

This will ensure they fade into the background somewhat and give the appearance that your flooring continues further beneath your cabinets than it actually does.

Discrete kickboards can also make a fully fitted kitchen look as though it’s free standing while still ensuring that dirt, crumbs and dust can’t accumulate underneath your cabinets.

Happy Doors are here to help

If you’re feeling inspired to kickstart your kitchen makeover, we’re here to help. Here at Happy Doors, we pride ourselves on offering an extensive selection of made to measure kitchen cupboard doors with options to suit all styles and tastes.

Please browse our catalogue here on our website or speak to us directly for advice and guidance on how to design a kitchen that you can be proud of. We’re always on hand to help, so simply send us an email hello@happy-doors.co.uk or call us directly on 01256 845 816.