The Art of Design Issue 78 2026 | Page 60

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metal accents in brass, copper, and steel, smoked glass, and super matt door fronts helping to emphasise tone and texture. Dominant colours include near-neutral shades in beige, white, black, and grey, alongside earthy yellow pigments that resemble baked clay for a natural pop of colour.
Accent lighting moves away from purely functional to artistic expression, with a focus on layered lighting schemes that bring contrast, influence mood, and promote relaxation … Enhancing both home and lifestyle, fully integrated smart lighting has gained significance in modern kitchen design, as open plan living environments continue to focus on the relationship between the user and a product. The very best kitchen designs are incorporating a curated mix of accent lighting, which highlight signature design elements such as glass display units, cabinets and drawers, shelving and cubbyholes, wall niches, worktops, island units and plinths, fitted larders, coffee stations and more! Fuelled by a growing desire for greater customisation of lighting solutions that can be operated by remote control, the latest statistics show that the UK smart home market is expected to soar to £ 25 billion by 2030, with kitchen lighting dominating this category.
Rotpunkt 2026 kitchen innovations are available from 1st January 2026: priced from £ 17,500 + vat.
For more information, please contact Rotpunkt UK by email info @ rotpunktuk. com or visit www. rotpunkt. co. uk( rotpunktkuechen. de)