At Kitchen City we’re passionate about kitchen design, which is why we have an insatiable thirst for ‘new’. This short article gives you a quick breakdown of what kitchen designs are set to take off next year, enjoy.
1. Soft, Muted Colours
Kitchen colour choice is a constantly changing subject, and once again, 2017’s kitchen colours are set to evolve from years gone by. Interestingly, primary colours are out, while softer, muted tones such as charcoal, greys, pale blues are in.
2. Smart Spaces
Due to technology’s increasingly important role in our lives, reputable designers are anticipating for new kitchen designs to have ‘smart spaces’. Smart Spaces, coined by the industry gurus themselves, are defined as designated areas that allow users to easily charge phones, tablets and other mobile devices.
3. The 80’s are Back
Well not exactly, but 2017’s trends are predicted to lend themselves towards the satins and brasses that reigned so prolifically in world of 80’s interior design.
Also, wood is back- in a big way.
Wooden frames coated in Apple resin are becoming increasingly sought after by anyone who’s anyone in the designer world. So perhaps it hasn’t been a coincidence that our version of the Apple Bookmatch Kitchen has become so popular since its 2016 release.
4. Metal Range Hoods
Creating an authentic and rustic feel, metal range hoods are predicted to replace their wooden counterparts for 2017.
Designed to synchronise with kitchen taps, sinks and other accessories, metal range hoods qualify themselves a must-have for any on-trend kitchen design. What’s more, is that these hoods work wonderfully with the lighter and pastel colours discussed in point one.
5. Integrated Kitchen and Living Spaces
2017 means the boundaries of the kitchen and the living space are becoming increasingly blurred. Now more and more kitchens are merging with the living area to create an all-around cooking/eating and living area.
If you plan on creating an integrated kitchen and living area, we do recommended that you invest in planning it. Getting the decorative balance right is an art. Remember, the living and kitchen décor should blend as naturally as sea does with sand.
6. A New Kind of Tradition
2017 isn’t the end of the traditional kitchen as we know it; however, it is a time for a more updated version. Market experts foresee a new type of ‘traditional’, one that still hold true to its roots, but adopts more of a minimal and modern approach.
So there you have it, 6 ways to really enhance kitchen’s design. If you would like any more information on any of our kitchen designs, call today on 0121 753 0700 or alternatively visit our showroom open Monday-Friday 09:00-17:30, Saturday 09:00-17:00, Sunday 10:00-16:30.