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popular and enduring kitchen trends for
a while now, but this year’s kitchen trends
are seeing a more striking style take centre
stage.
The splash veined marble counters and
backsplashes continue to be on trend for
several reasons. One of them: it creates a
striking focal point, especially when other
materials and colours are muted neutrals.
Decorating with checks never gets
old and on kitchen flooring the trend
for checker board tiling is making a
comeback. To give this style revival a fresh
look, add a border tile. This creates a rug
effect that brings an extra layer of interest.
Well-tailored lighting fixtures make all
the difference in kitchen design. Task and
ambient lighting, bold statement fixtures
and accent lighting can all seamlessly
blend to create a unique kitchen look.
Using only recessed lighting is a thing of
the past, incorporate a few different types
of lighting for a beautiful look.
While eating out will never go out of
style, eating in is in, which means having
plenty of seating is essential. Whether it’s
a spacious island with barstools, built-
in banquettes, or cosy breakfast nook,
creating inviting spaces for family and
friends is a key trend.
A top trend this year is integrated smart
technology in the kitchen. As technology
continues to advance at a rapid pace,
Brass is not new and neither is its use this style and it is incredibly appealing. It the cooking experience has become as
in interior design. This year, brass is the brings a sense of history and depth to the streamlined and efficient as possible AI
key colour. It brings elegance and warmth kitchen that feels both sophisticated and ovens, touchless taps and voice-controlled
to décor. enduring. lights are just a couple of advance features
White kitchen cabinets are the all-time Marble is nothing new in kitchen available in today’s kitchen technology
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types. From modern lacquer flat panels to
traditional recessed panels, white cabinets
come in a wide range of style options, but
classic doesn’t have to mean bland. There
are plenty of different ways to brighten up
white cabinets. Cabinet hardware is one
of the easiest ways to give a refreshing
appeal to them. There are endless options
for cabinet hardware and to add a warm
allure, brass it the way to go.
As we endeavour to add interest and
texture to kitchens, the backsplash has
become the focus of statement design
features. While classic tiles will always
have their place, more unexpected
materials are beginning to emerge.
A growing number of designers are
embracing stone veneer and rock as a
kitchen backsplash material. There is a
timeless old-world European charm to
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