The Art of Design Issue 61 2023 | Page 22

With nearly 40 years of experience and expertise within the Kitchen industry , Paul Jenkinson , Founder and Managing Director of British kitchen brand LochAnna Kitchens has a keen eye when it comes to spotting the latest trends set to enter the kitchen space . Here , Paul shines a light on some of the latest trends to come out of the LochAnna Kitchens Design Centre in the UK .
Photo credit : Paul Craig

LOCHANNA KITCHENS

FORECAST FIVE TRENDS SET TO HIT 2023

1 . THE MODERN TRADITIONALIST
2023 will see the inclusion of even more dramatic neutrals and brights alike . The freedom that broken plan and open plan living provides has for many allowed for the incorporation of darker and bolder colours in smaller spaces both to saturate or simply accent a room . Modern lighting solutions further amplify this trend , creating an ambient space that is both contrasting and complementary with ease .
We predict that we will be seeing a lot darker and in particular , black kitchens in 2023 . Used to evoke the feeling of drama and luxury , dark kitchens aid in an ultra-sleek and modern feel . Similarly , deep hues of reds are going to make a big statement in 2023 , conjuring feelings of limitless expression and experimentation . This trend is reflected in the buzz around Viva Magenta , Pantone ’ s colour of the year .
Top Tip : If you love a specific colour from one of our painted ranges but want something a fraction lighter , darker , or something completely unique altogether , LochAnna Kitchens provide a colour matching service , meaning the possibilities are limitless when it comes to using your favourite hue .