How to Design the Perfect Dinner Party Kitchen

If you love hosting for friends and family, make sure you’ve got the perfect kitchen to help you create the right party atmosphere. To help you design the ideal kitchen for you, we’ve listed our top tips below!

In every kitchen, the worktops are one of the most important design features. They give you space to offer your guests food and to set drinks down - and will garner a lot of attention. To impress, opt for a worktop design that’s stylish yet easy to wipe clean, such as quartz or granite. 

To encourage your guests to get to know each other, and to make sure you have plenty of seats for dinner, you’ll need to pick a large table for your kitchen or dining area. A particularly popular option that transitions perfectly from dining to party time is a breakfast bar: guests can sit comfortably to eat or gather around when the drinks start flowing!

Choose atmospheric lighting

Bright lights may be ideal when you’re cooking, but when it’s time to host guests you’ll want something a little more atmospheric. To set the mood, consider switching it up with zoned lighting, such as under-cabinet lighting, which allows you to illuminate certain parts of the kitchen and keep the rest of the room dimmed. 

You can’t serve delicious dinner party food without the perfect appliances! Making sure you have everything from a large refrigerator to an energy-efficient oven is essential for hosting guests and minimising your stress levels. You’ll also need top-quality kitchen appliances when you’re not entertaining, so make sure you opt for the best.

If you’re hoping to transform your kitchen into the perfect entertainment space, look no further than Bells Builders Merchants. We specialise in designing and fitting beautiful bathrooms and kitchens in Dulwich and can help you with everything from kitchen taps to wet room installations. For more information about our services, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team today.