KITCHENS
A central island in a spacious kitchen is the perfect place to prepare meals together , finish homework or pull up a barstool for a glass of wine . The Elba range , part of the schüller . C collection as shown in Alvaro slate effect and Indian red matt velvet has an RRP that starts from £ 16,076.82 exc . VAT ( furniture only ).
THE CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN , DESIGNED FOR CONNECTION AND COLLABORATION
After learning to live with new social restrictions and regional lockdowns , the home has become a place to retreat , unwind and seek pleasurable experiences amongst the everyday .
All this time spent in our own homes has created a desire to make simple changes to the way we live in order to elevate daily life to a higher level - from seeking out high quality ingridients to chic tableware that can make even a takeaway look like a something from an Ottolenghi cookbook .
We are spending a lot more time at home , and we have a lot more time to enjoy being there . People are shifting towards much more experimental , creative and heathy cooking styles , as well as rediscovering the pleasure of cooking and hosting .”
So what does all of this mean for the kitchen ? The contemporary kitchen needs to include plenty of multifunctional social space ( whether for entertaining or hosting a team Zoom call ), high quality fixtures and fittings ( goodbye creaky , stiff drawers ) and most importantly , must be built around an intelligent workflow tailored to the individual household .
“ The contemporary kitchen must adapt to new ways of living , and become a space that celebrates high quality cooking , dining , hosting and working ,” says Wayne Dance , Managing Director of InHouse Inspired Room Design . “ Values have changed a lot over the past couple of years . Gone are the days of grabbing a quick coffee before a long commute .
Contemporary kitchen design should shift and adapt in line with emerging consumer trends and behaviours . A rise in home cooking paired with a greater desire for real-life connection , presents an opportunity to evaluate traditional kitchen workflows and ensure that kitchen / dining layouts are tailored to individual needs . As collaborative cooking and entertaining gain greater importance , the InHouse experts predict a number of changes set to take over kitchen design .
Our first prediction starts with the kitchen island . While islands are already a fairly common feature in current kitchen designs , kitchen islands with stove tops could be the next big thing as we move into 2022 . Not only do island cooking stations create a sophisticated transition between
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