Walking through a kitchen showroom is a great way to figure out what you want in your own kitchen. You can look at various tile options, countertops, cabinets, and other components and get a better idea of what your own tastes are. When it comes down to actually choosing items for your kitchen, though, you want to do a little more than just pick things that look pretty. Here are some other factors to pay attention to as you walk through the showroom.

Scale

In the world of interior decorating and design, the term "scale" refers to the relative size of items. As you walk through the showroom and consider various options, you want to pay attention to this. If you have a really large kitchen, you should focus on looking at larger tiles and larger geometric patterns. If you have a smaller kitchen, then you should look for smaller-scale tiles and patterns. Choosing big items for a small kitchen can make the space feel claustrophobic. Choosing small items for a large kitchen can make the items look overly small and too busy.

Lighting

Kitchen showrooms are usually very brightly lit. This is done so that you can clearly see the items that are displayed. However, it can mean that once you get certain items into your own space, they look different. Your own kitchen may have light that is more yellow or blue than the bright light in the kitchen showroom. 

A good way to make sure the items you choose look good in your own kitchen is to ask for samples and take them home. Most kitchen showrooms have plenty of tile, countertop, and paint samples they can give you for precisely this purpose.

Availability

When you do find an item you want to include in your kitchen, make sure you ask the salesperson about availability before you have them put the order through. Some more specialized kitchen items, like various tiles and counters, are made to order. Therefore, they can take a few months to come in. This is okay, but it is something you have to account for. Know what your timeline is before you place an order, and try to choose items that are available within that timeline.

Looking at items in a kitchen showroom is a great way to figure out how you want to outfit your own kitchen. Just make sure you pay attention to the factors above in addition to color.