Author admin December 23rd 2025

The psychology behind your kitchen

You might not realise it, but psychology plays a huge role in the creation of your perfect kitchen. Here, we’re breaking down what the conscious and subconscious choices you make mean for your kitchen space. 

Colours

Colour has a huge impact on your emotions and mood. This is especially important to consider when working with us to design your kitchen. We’ll ask you questions about your lifestyle to help us inform each and every choice our designers make. For example, if your kitchen will be used as a vibrant hosting space for parties and gatherings, introducing a bright pop of colour or darker tone to create some ambience that suits you down to a tee. However, if your space is more of a zen haven to enjoy your morning coffee, lighter, calmer neutral tones would be better suited. It’s all about how your kitchen makes you feel and setting the right tone for you. Also, if there’s a colour you simply don’t like, tell us!

Designer’s picks

The host – have all your guests talking with a gorgeous pop of colour! Mineral green or fjord blue are our current favourites.

The coffee lover – deep and warm, our Walnut reproduction will create a cosy vibe, just like a good cup of coffee!

The family – warm and welcoming, our Sierra oak reproduction is perfect for a family-friendly feel!

Our range covers thousands of different colour and style combinations to ensure we have the perfect designs for you.

Lifestyle

It’s important to consider the flow of your space when designing your kitchen. Of course, at Prestons Kitchens this isn’t for you to worry about as our design team will craft the perfect layout for your kitchen. At your free initial consultation, we will ask you lots of questions about your lifestyle. This can be anything from how many people live in the house and what kind of parties you host, to where do the pets like to hang out and where do the kids focus best on their homework?

All these things help to paint a picture of what you need from your kitchen. If you regularly host over 20 people, then there needs to be adequate space for seating, as well as moving around. If it’s just you and the dog, then a cosy breakfast nook could be ideal.

At Prestons, we know that a kitchen is so much more than just a place to cook food (or dish up a takeaway!) it’s the heart of the home. So, if you need an extra drawer for crayons and paper, or plenty of oven space for the holiday season, we can deliver.

Evening drinks – create the perfect ambience with our stunning range of lighting options.

Bits and bats – from utensils and spices to crayons and hair bobbles, we’ve got a storage solution for you!

Star baker – keep your trays and bowls in order with our nifty pull-out units.

The perfect kitchen for you

Creating the perfect kitchen is all about how it makes you feel. That’s why we take so much care to get to know you and your needs before briefing our design team. We will then present you with a range of options and chat through them with you to ensure that your new German kitchen works for you. We will never ask you to design your own kitchen, all you need to do is sit back, relax and let us create the perfect kitchen for you. If you’re ready to get started, book your consultation here.

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