What's Next in Kitchen Design?
What’s next in Kitchen Design
Freestanding
The freestanding kitchen is functional, practical and extremely versatile.
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In a freestanding kitchen the key element is the furniture itself. Go for raised modular units on legs so you can clean easily underneath – this is a good idea for small kitchens if you want to create a sense of space. Allow the furniture to make a statement by avoiding over fussy patterns on the floors and walls.
Professional Sleek
All hi-tech and shiny steel, the professional kitchen is a chef’s dream – Jamie Oliver eat your heart out!
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The professional kitchen is all about low maintenance efficiency. Go for top of the range integrated appliances, with an oversized stainless steel hob set into an island unit – if you’ve the space – and industrial looking cooker hood. If a total stainless steel look is too cold for your tastes warm up with maple wood and laminate, and a painted orange wall.
Arts and Crafts
Simple and elegant.
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Solid birch colourwashed units, stained glass panels and painted motifs give this kitchen a distinctive handcrafted feel.
White Cool
Clean, simple and seriously sexy, the all white kitchen is hotting up to be this year’s coolest look.
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Show off your white goods with pride, mixing semi-integrated with freestanding. Don’t clutter with accessories - simplicity reigns here. Cosy up with shiny gold handles, polished grey wall tiles and granite worktops to prevent the space from looking cold and clinical, and bring to life with a plant or simple flower arrangement. This look works well in a small kitchen and the high gloss finish makes it very easy to care for – simply wipe down with a non-abrasive detergent.
Strictly Minimal
Horizontal wood grain effects and sleek aluminium handles.
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Create a harmonious pared-down space with simple streamlined storage and clever lighting. Integrate appliances, keep clutter to a minimum and set the scene with painted white walls and high shine black flooring.
Modern Retro
Go retro with coloured units, frosted glass and original 50s accessories.
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The new retro is less kitsch, more sophisticated, with angular lines replacing the soft curves of Fifties styling. Combine sleek steel flooring with elegant, streamlined coloured units, fitted with pencil thin chrome handles. Freestanding fridges are a must, but go for something in silver rather than colour. Accessorise with small retro appliances in chrome and stylish 50s collectibles.
Country Club
Relaxed, homely and very easy on the eye, the country look is a making a comeback in today’s modern home.
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The modern country kitchen is less fussy and handcrafted looking. Choose plain cream coloured units and cosy up with wooden worktops and walls tiled in glazed handmade tiles .A Belfast sink and Aga is also a must. Spend money on a large timber table which you can cover with a colourful oil cloth to tie in with the scheme.
Rustic Charm
We Handcrafted 18th century style painted furniture, chunky door handles, solid worktops and old style fittings keep it real and homely.
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The emphasis here is on easy going style with sociability the key. Spend money on a few essential buys – an Aga a big table, some high back chairs, a dresser – and set the scene with wicker baskets, earthenware jugs and pots, and dried flowers. The rustic kitchen is a working one so display crockery and utensils on racks and hanging rails within easy reach. Distressed painted units will add to the overall character.
Industrial elegance
For kitchen design that packs punch.
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Dark colours can make a room look dreary so brighten with gleaming stainless steel worktops, a stainless steel splashback and glass fronted cabinets. A few storage units in contrasting colours – red or yellow - will really lift the look. Go hi-tech with top of the range integrated appliances and clever storage solutions. For that warehouse vibe leave walls unpainted and go for concrete underfoot.
Linear Look
Horizontal lines are big news in contemporary kitchen design this year.
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The boxy wardrobe kitchen is out, give yours long, lean appeal with streamlined units fitted with slender aluminium handles. The key to this look is lots of horizontal lines, everything is neat and organised with integrated appliances and flush fittings. Go for a granite worktop and stainless steel hood fitted with an external motor to reduce noise. This kitchen has a natural wood finish but is also available in a choice of colour options to suit.
Modern Masculine
Smart and serious.
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The key to this look is clever design. A curved island provides extra storage, work space and also doubles as a breakfast bar. Invest in semi-professional appliances with attitude – a double door fridge and an extra-wide cooker – and add a bit of luxury underfoot with stone flooring.If you’re serious about this style of kitchen you’ll need the space to make it work properly – oh and lots of light. Dark wood will darken small spaces.
All Wood
The all wood look is a winner this year, from wooden worktops to units, wooden floors and even wood panelled walls.
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For a no fuss look that won’t date kit your kitchen out in hickory – the mix of dark and light browns in the grain will give this look added punch. Extra visual interest comes in the way of curved units and a mosaic worktop. A splashback in copper metallic tiles will really lift the look. Other wise keep it simple with wooden floors underfoot and a natural wood dining table and chairs.
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