Design Buy Build Issue 56 2022 | Page 38

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS
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2022 KITCHEN TRENDS FROM FURNITURE SPECIALIST , BA

BA , one of the UK ’ s leading manufacturers of factory-built , bespoke and made-to-measure kitchens and bedrooms and specialist components , identify the latest interior trends helping to shape the UK kitchen market in 2022-23 .
Nuala Brady , Group Marketing Manager at BA says , “ We are noting that the latest developments in kitchens are placing an emphasis on high-quality convenience and modern originality , and this has revealed a new desire for expedient furniture design that is transformative . Well-considered space planning is therefore center stage right now , with custom furniture and bespoke design services taking the rather dated idea of four-wall kitchen design to new levels of openplan living , which is discreet and perfectly styled to suit the individual and elevate both home and lifestyle . Colourful cabinetry and classic contemporary design continues to win-out as ‘ vintage ’ becomes a designer term in the modern kitchen and authenticity never out-dates . Marrying two styles together to create a modern take on a timeless interior style and / or architecture , this shift towards eclectic kitchen interiors has stemmed from the markets love of industrialstyle where mixed materials , opposing interior design styles and strong , defining hardware remain a firm favourite .”
BA SHARE ITS THOUGHTS ON THE ‘ TOP KITCHEN TRENDS ’ FOR 2022-23 :
Styles : Furniture is now riding the line between traditional and contemporary design , and the iconic Shaker-style period has proved its worth , inspiring new options where the door is being used to add character and define the overall look and feel of the space . This has led to new in-frame style doors growing in popularity , with varying degrees of ornamentation added to the rail profiles to create classic square panel doors , designs with mock and narrow frames , through to V groove detailing to replicate a five-piece door . The latest handleless designs are also proving successful , especially in multi-generational households where ergonomic layouts and streamlined furniture solutions are called on to create high-functioning kitchen living spaces that are distinctly discreet .
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