Fresh kitchen ideas
With a brand new year ahead of us, what better time to look at what’s trending in kitchen joinery? abode spoke to head designer, Lauren Martin, of Misco Joinery in Christchurch, to gain insights into the latest and greatest.
The return of colour
After so many years of monotone, it’s great to see bright colours appearing in the kitchen. Bright oranges and burnt yellows are particularly popular, with cabinetry going bold and adding fantastic vibrancy to the heartbeat of the home. Granite sinks with coloured taps and accessories, for example, gold taps and coloured waste kits, are a great way to add colour. And even with natural products such as wood, we are seeing more use of rich, red woods, such as walnut.
Storage/cupboards
Open shelving is proving very à la mode for 2020. This configuration makes it super-easy to access all the utensils and ingredients you need, particularly if the storage space is within a pantry, away from the heart of the kitchen. Overhead cupboards and power packs are also trending. Bars and nooks and places to store keys are also becoming feature areas rather than add-ons. Europe also sees a move towards pull-out pantries, where space is a premium.
Benchtops
Waterfall ends for benchtops are all the rage currently. This makes for a seamless effect, with the benchtop returning down to the ground. Materials are typically moving towards marble and quartz benchtops, with dark-veined 20 mm stone tops being particularly popular. Angled waterfall design and adventurous island designs are emerging trends in Italy.
Handles
It’s either all or nothing when it comes to handles right now. Chunky handles are making a come back, with interesting feature items making a stand against the cupboards. Textures such as wood and brass are popular choices. On the other extreme, some are choosing to go for minimal or no handles at all, and instead making sure that drawers close seamlessly every time.
Pantries/Laundries
Laundries are starting to receive more attention, with a much more designed look emerging. People also want a functional preparation space within the pantry, including sinks and waste kits.
“Over the last few months we have seen five key trends emerging,” says Lauren. “It’s certainly a very exciting time to be designing a new kitchen or renovating an existing home kitchen.” The team at Misco Joinery meet regularly with suppliers, attend trade events and follow trends online - both nationally and internationally. “We love making kitchens come alive,” says Lauren. “Designing, manufacturing, and installing your kitchen is what we specialise in.”
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