People tend to shy away from colourful kitchens, under the old assumption it could date more quickly than the ‘safer’ black, grey, or white colour palette. But not so. Bolder, braver colour combinations have arrived.
The heart of the home, the kitchen is where life plays out, and that should be reflected within the room – more than a mere practical place to cook, it’s where people tend to congregate when socialising, carry out homework under the watchful eye of parents preparing dinner, and more recently – an extension to the office.
Do not be afraid of colour or finishes which can provide incredible depth. We have a fabulous metallic-finish kitchen in our showroom, an exclusive Italian brand, it captivates and several discerning customers – naming no names, have chosen it for their homes. The Italians are known for their incredibly progressive style, and their new colour palettes across cabinetry is the cornerstone to breathtaking designs with subtle pink, golden and green colours forming just a few of the new kitchen trends.
Add to this a layering effect with wonderful textural finishes such as faux leather tops for a head turning statement. Deep, warm, and natural tones are proving extremely popular in this move towards characterful and personality-filled spaces, but as a designer, what I am most excited by is the ability to turn practical storage elements into real wow factors – works of art! The kitchen is an expressive space – a reflection of you and your lifestyle and the tide has changed, colour is the crest of the wave…Time to join the movement…
