Investing in a new kitchen is a big decision, and one that you will have to live with for many years. The kitchen is the heart of the home. Regardless of whether you prefer classic kitchens or contemporary kitchens, it’s where the family meets and eats, loves and lives. Ask any estate agents and they will tell you that kitchens sell homes – if you get it right, that is.
If you’re looking for what’s hot in kitchen trends in 2016, it is therefore important to choose a ‘trend’ that will have staying power. Spend the bulk of your budget on a quality, timeless kitchen with the opportunity to make smaller adjustments over the years to get the most out of your investment.
Take neutral kitchens – they never seem to go out of fashion. On the contrary, they’re perfect for providing a blank canvas on which to create new exciting combinations of materials, textures and colours to produce a kitchen space that is fresh and now!
White and cream kitchens have been the backbone of many popular colour collections for several years, and the trend is set to continue. Colour palettes include a myriad of white and off-white shades including many hues of cream and grey. Browns and black are favourites too, and can be a great alternative if you wish to add some drama. If either of these colour palettes sound like your ideal match, consider looking for firms that sell Bespoke Kitchens In Cambridge, or other locations to bring your dream kitchen to life.
That said, while the neutrals never seem to go out of fashion, mixed neutrals are another exciting development that you should keep an eye out for. Who says you have to choose between grey and cream? Have both and be bang on trend. Opt for colour toned cabinet colours, including internal doors and pull-outs to get away from the uniform look and give your kitchen a seamless, contemporary appeal. Look for houston kitchen renovators, or ones in your area, who can understand these design elements and ideas. This makes it easier for you and them to revamp the kitchen seamlessly.
Extra interest can be added to your neutral kitchen in a number of clever ways:
Jazz it up with pops of bold colour – berries, orange, bright pinks and purples, teal and bold blues are all big this year. No need even to splash out on paint, how about adding a funky free-standing vintage fridge in lime green? A new set of pots and pans in warm cerise tones? Even a bright bunch of daffodils or bowl of juicy oranges can give your kitchen a new twist.
Mix it up – combine modern materials such as natural stone, concrete, copper, stainless steel, ceramics and glass. Modern wall tile designs can add rich colours to an otherwise plain kitchen. Copper brings shine and chic that’s very 2016.
Make it tactile – layer different materials by adding natural fibres, wood grain, textiles to introduce some softness and warmth. Experiment with soft furnishings, cork or bamboo and see what works.
The overall aim is to achieve a blend of the old and the new, a mixture of industrial chic and warm nostalgia, to bring together a highly individual look that means home to you.
Article provided by Mike James, an independent content writer and dab hand in the kitchen – working alongside Surrey-based luxury kitchen supplier & fitter Price Kitchens, who were consulted over the information in this piece.
