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KITCHENS

Kitchens

by Stienie Greyling

kitchen requires a careful balance
of style and function.
A This year’s kitchen trends offer
plenty to inspire.
This year, the kitchen is going full-
blown Technicolour. Gone are subtle
colour palettes like duck egg and deep
green. In their place, homeowners and
kitchen designers alike are favouring
colour schemes with ovens, microwaves
and dishwashers to match, like black or
pink; moody versus bright.
Refrigerators with functional features
that keep food fresh for longer will likely
continue to trend in 2024. Humidity
controlled drawers with adjustable airflow,
so food can be exposed to different levels
of humidity for optimal fresh storage
would be another favourite in the kitchen
this year. More and more manufacturers
and consumers are beginning to focus
on appliances that can reduce energy and
water waste.
Brass is one of the most timeless
materials one can choose for the kitchen.

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