THE TOP 5 KITCHEN TRENDS OF 2019
BY WHITE FEATHER DESIGN
Whilst in some areas of the home, staying bang up to
date with current interior trends can be achieved with the
addition of a rug or a couple of cushions, when it comes
to replacing a kitchen, only the finest materials and quality
workmanship will stand the test of time.
That said, kitchens are just as subject to changing trends as any
other area of the home, and no-one wants to spend thousands
on a kitchen that’s already passed it’s sell-by date, so for some
expert design advice, we turned to Paul and Craig of White
Feather Design in Birkenhead for their take on the top 5 kitchen
trends for 2019.
1. COLOUR
Whilst white and monochrome will always have their place,
in line with the rest of the home, the biggest trend in kitchen
interior design this year is colour.
Whether it’s a single radiator or cupboard or the whole kitchen,
customers are getting braver and using coloured accent doors
(perhaps mixed with light or dark wood) to display their
personality. Suppliers are upping their game and extending the
range of coloured doors available, with some gorgeous pale
pinks and mustards coming into the showroom this year.
Matt Black is the new Stainless Steel when it comes to
appliances, with Samsung seaming to lead the way with their
range of Matt appliances.
2. COMPLEMENTARY SURFACES
Surfaces in the kitchen are becoming a little more subdued and
rooted in tradition than we’ve seen in recent years, perhaps
with a view to toning down the impact of a dash of colour.
The forms and shapes of kitchens remain modern, but the use
of interesting materials and textures give a nod to traditional
methods and practices: honed marble, natural wood, plastered
walls, and polished concrete will all make an appearance in the
well-dressed kitchen this year.
3. GREEN IS THE NEW BLUE
Whether subdued olive or deep forest, interesting green
tones are big this year. A green kitchen conjures up a host
of adjectives from classic and welcoming, warm and cozy, to
luxe and calm. We’ve seen a lot of classic British Racing Green
cabinetry mixed with pale marble surfaces as an update on the
dark grey that has dominated over the last few years, and these
look especially classy when teamed walnut woods and leather
door pulls to give a little lift.
4. GOLD
I know that many of us are old enough to remember with a
shudder the period of the nineties where gold dolphin taps were
considered the ‘bees knees’, but try and put that memory firmly
from your heads as gold is back with a vengeance!
This time round, however, this metallic favourite is fresh and
new. Manufacturers are offering up gold patina’s, rose golds,
black golds, bright golds and mixing them with high end
appliances and raw organics. This finish has never looked so
good as a new traditional with a twist.
5. 70’S RETRO
A continuing trend, not least because it effortlessly blends
so well with the industrial look to bring it bang up to date,
seventies styling is everywhere. Colour wise, there’s a real focus
on rich, earthy tones like mustard yellow, ochre, olive green,
chocolate and camel. If you’re feeling brave you can use these
on your cabinetry and even appliances, but if you’re not 100 %
sure how to use it, you can build up gradually with mugs and
tea-towels before taking the plunge with an iconic sideboard or
some new tiles.
If you’re planning a kitchen update in the New Year and
want to make sure you get the styling bang on, why not drop
into their beautiful showroom and talk through the current
trends in Kitchen design? Call White Feather Design on 0151
650 2224 or email [email protected]
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