Our Kitchen: A neutral affair premised by the 60-30-10 theory
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- Japandi
- HDB (BTO)
- ~1,200 sqft
- ≥5 br
- Couple Living
We had intended to have a wet and dry kitchen for practical reasons - reduce grease, fumes, and chores. Both of our previous homes had open concept kitchens, and the cleaning after had always been a backbreaking errand we both irk. We knew from the get-go that we needed a sliding door as the solution. Slim bezels (akin to the shaker profile but more subtle) were added to our cabinetry, and it has been a feature that has caught the eyes of our family and friends! Both of us also decided on leaving out open shelvings in the kitchen as we knew how hard it was to upkeep the knick knacks if we were to have them displayed on the shelves. Keeping in line with the theme of wabi sabi and soft minimalism, we kept our laminates consistent between the top and bottom carpentry. We exceeded our budget to accommodate more drawers, but it was definitely a decision we are most pleased about. Searching and retrieving of items have been such a breeze. No more bending and stretching to get items that are nestled deep within! 
One of the appliances included in our to-buy list was a dishwasher, and it has been serving us well, especially on days when we host. If you notice, we've also tried to keep to the 60-30-10 colour theory - a helpful way of visualising the balance of colour in a space. The premise for the 60-30-10 rule suggests that a room’s palette should feature a dominant colour paired with two other shades used in varying quantities. Ours were browns/greiges followed by creams/whites, then black. How about you - what's the dominant colour in your kitchen?
- 7 October
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