Matt Bracegirdle January 12th 2026

Best kitchen designs for entertaining

Kitchens should be the beating heart of every home. Far more than just a place to prepare meals, kitchens can become a place where lasting memories are shared with family and friends, whether that’s through intimate gatherings or extravagant parties. 

A well-thought-out kitchen, combining comfort and style with the practicality of hosting will become the ideal centre stage for any parties you host. 

Here at Preston’s, we’re experienced in creating affordable luxury kitchens that are tailored to your needs – that’s why we’ve come up with a few top tips on how to make your kitchen into a buzzing entertaining space. 

Layout is key

Zone your kitchen to give yourself the room you need for food preparation, while ensuring your guests have a space to sit, drink, and be entertained.
Consider a kitchen island or a peninsula design, so you can incorporate additional seating, creating an encouraging and inviting atmosphere that guests will want to mingle in.
Our kitchens are designed with you at the forefront, and we can adapt our designs to flow seamlessly with the rest of your home and garden, creating a harmony that your guests will relish in exploring.

Don’t forget to be practical

Practicality never has to be boring. Our Teramo and Carrara marble surfaces are easy to clean and hardwearing, helping you keep on top of the little spillages that come with hosting parties.
The bonus? They also look incredible.
To stop messy hands from leaving marks on your kitchen, our anti-fingerprint lacquered laminate door fronts come in a range of colours from mineral green to rust red. We also offer true handleless solutions, to create even less cleaning for you to do.

Be smart about your storage

Our built-in storage solutions will help to keep your kitchen clutter free and looking sleek. Not just about tidying away pots, pans, and cutlery, our larder pull-outs and pantry boxes will give you space to keep your dinner party essentials.

Light up the room

All of our integrated light solutions can be operated via a remote, letting you choose the colour and ambience you desire, so you can create a vibrant atmosphere for your guests. Our led strips let you create customised accents precisely where you want in your kitchen, from inside shelves, to underneath wall units.

Invest in the extras

Extra phone charging space is always handy, and our integrated sockets and wireless charging covers will keep your guests happy. We even offer integrated speakers, so you can really get the party going!
To brighten up your kitchen, consider fresh flowers and pieces of art, to create a warm, homely feel that will make your guests feel comfortable and welcome.

Ready to turn your kitchen into THE place to be for entertaining? Visit one of our showrooms, and our experts will help you turn you dreams into reality.

At Prestons, we won’t ask you to design your kitchen. We will chat to you to determine exactly what role a kitchen plays for you and then handover to our talented designers to create a range of solutions for your home. It’s our job to create your dream kitchen, you just need to enjoy the Prestons experience. And we are not in the business of selling you a dream you cannot afford. If you are considering buying a kitchen from Wren, Howdens, Wickes or B&Q, you should be considering Prestons too. Come to any of our four showrooms for a free design consultation and experience the difference for yourself.

Check out the gorgeous kitchens that we have created for our customers here. If you’re ready to upgrade your kitchen, book a free consultation with us today.

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