Balancing Style & Function in Open-Plan Kitchens with Ava Rose Interiors

Love Your Kitchen host Faye Newman, a freelance kitchen designer, reflects on her experiences at Grand Designs, showcasing exciting discoveries such as You Furnish, Steel Vintage, and Love Frankie. In this interview with Jane Horsburgh of Ava Rose Interiors, Jane shares her journey from marketing to interior design, highlighting the significance of understanding client needs and creating personalised spaces. The pair discuss projects including a Victorian townhouse and a modern kitchen featuring a hidden utility door, focusing on practical design, innovative storage solutions, and the use of colour and texture to enhance both functionality and aesthetics.Key TakeawaysRecognising your client's needs and partnering closely on design briefs is crucial. It’s all about creating a space that truly resonates with them, right from the start.When it comes to interior design, especially in those trendy open-plan spaces, it’s essential to strike the perfect balance between style and functionality. After all, a beautiful kitchen space should work just as well as it looks!Don’t underestimate the power of colour, texture, and lighting! These elements can work wonders in defining distinct zones within an open-plan layout, helping to create a sense of flow and purpose while keeping the overall vibe cohesive.Best Moments“I think everybody loves colour, you know, regardless, I think, like you say, I think people are scared of it. They're scared of the expense and then getting bored of it. More often than not, it's just a paint over job. If you do, it's not a huge problem.”“Lighting is so important, even in the kitchen, you need ambient lighting so you know, whether it's in the shelving, whether you've got a butler's pantry or something, and the light is inside, you know, it's like Island pendants if you do have spotlights, which a lot of people do, because you do need it, still, you need that real, practical lighting.”“I love the the Art Deco movement in the 1920s I love all the glitz and the glamor and the gold accents and the deep colours. Lots of green, lots of plants, lots of natural textures, little bit of wow factor, should we say, with things and just and I think you really get that. You get that elegance and that decadence.”About the GuestJane Horsburgh is the founder of Ava Rose Interiors, an established interior design studio based in Greater Manchester. She has a background in both residential and commercial interior design projects, giving her a vast amount of knowledge in the industry. www.avaroseinteriors.co.uk/About the HostFaye Newman is a freelance Kitchen Designer with eight years of experience in the industry. With a background in furniture design and a passion for creating spaces that reflect the essence of the home, Faye brings a unique perspective to kitchen design. Her dedication to client satisfaction and love for her craft shines through in every project she undertakes.Connect with Faye Newman Design:Visit the website at www.fayenewmandesign.com for more kitchen design inspiration, resources, and services.Join our vibrant email community to receive exclusive updates, tips, and special offers by clicking here.Follow us on Instagram @fayenewmandesign for daily doses of kitchen design inspiration and behind-the-scenes glimpses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.