LAYOUTS
Open plan kitchens or transitional kitchens linking into the living areas continue to be far the most popular with fitted integrated seating or bar stools on the ‘ must have ’ islands . However , bar stools are no longer simple stools but comfortable chair like seating that has a more living room appeal . Bookcase style shelving , designated bar areas and multi media units all point to the rise in the living kitchen . Kevin added : “ Clients often opt for fitted furniture for their dining area or for their lounge to create a connection to the kitchen , as well as to achieve a very fluid design and colour scheme for the space as a whole .”
BATHROOMS & KITCHENS
" Better waste disposal with special units and multi-recycling bins are seen as a ‘ must have ’ along with LED and mood lighting and a lower energy footprint throughout the kitchen "
COLOURS , FINISHES AND WORKTOPS
Subtlety is the trend for colour and finishes with darker subtle matt colours gaining popularity , along with greys and concrete finishes . Timber veneer finishes or simply warmer tones as accent areas work well to give that more subtle contemporary look . Coming in are shaker doors with modern layouts and colours . Engineered stone , such as Dekton , Silestone or natural look quartz offer durability and variety for worktops and are still dominating although a mixture of thicknesses works well across the kitchen .
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