Entertaining in Style: How to Design a Kitchen for Hosting

At Premium German Kitchens, where kitchens are thoughtfully designed for you, we believe that a luxury kitchen design doesn’t come from just one perfect material—it comes from the artful layering of many. Our curated kitchen collection enables us to blend innovation, craftsmanship, and individuality to create a space that’s uniquely yours.

If you’re planning to buy a kitchen in London or searching for kitchens near me, here’s how to mix and match materials with elegance and precision—the PGK Kitchens way.

1. Start with a Clear Vision

Before diving into materials, identify the mood and function of your kitchen. Do you envision sleek minimalism or warm sophistication? Is your lifestyle more culinary-centered or family-focused? Our kitchen collections offer a spectrum of finishes that can be combined to reflect your unique rhythm.

2. Balance Bold with Neutral

A striking veined marble countertop pairs beautifully with understated handle-less Metallic finish cabinetry. Likewise, a dramatic black wood grain can be softened with pale ceramic backsplash tiles or sand-toned open shelving.

Key rule: contrast creates interest, but harmony keeps it elegant.

3. Think in Layers, Not Matches

Great kitchen design is about layering tones, textures, and finishes not only finding perfect matches. Picture a smoked oak island paired with white satin-lacquer cabinetry. Or ultra-matte graphite fronts softened by warm walnut shelving. This curated tension creates visual depth and character.

PGK Design Tip: Start with a statement element—a richly textured wood, dramatic stone, or bold colour and build around it using complementary materials that offer balance.

4. Use Colour to Ground the Palette

Neutral tones form the foundation of many high-end kitchens, but a splash of colour, deep forest green, burnt clay, midnight blue or even pastel colours can elevate the design. Especially when combined with tactile materials like fluted wood or concrete.

5. Illuminate the Mix

The best materials need the right light to shine. Use a mix of ambient, task, and accent lighting to highlight textures and finishes. Integrated LED strips along plinths or under cabinets can elevate even the simplest materials.

6. Designed Around You

At PGK, we don’t do one-size-fits-all kitchens. Every space we design is tailored to your lifestyle, your taste, and your home. With a palette of world-class materials and decades of craftsmanship, we help you create a kitchen that feels both contemporary and timeless.

Thoughtfully designed for you down to every last finish.