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The unique qualities of metal are adding
a signature look to kitchens this year. The
effect is based on mixing several metallic
finishes all together in different ways,
whether it be cabinet doors, statement
lighting, metallic mosaics, kitchen
appliances or elements of furniture. Metal
provides a hygienic and reflective quality
that can be softened by design. The
dominant trend right now is for warmer board and heritage doors will continue into a corner space within the kitchen
metallics like copper, brass and titanium. to gain popularity. The effect is subtle but and will normally have a mix of banquette
The growing popularity of custom doors unmistakable. The craft look celebrates seating and chairs. Breakfast nooks bring
is unstoppable this year. One of the most how things are made and put together, it an authentic dinner experience to eat-in
on-point ways of adding personal style in brings a cosy quality to kitchen designs. kitchens. The nook is still informal, like
the kitchen is wallpaper. Kitchen designs Framed cabinet doors in mid and darker the breakfast bar, but gives off a more
include walls adorned with exuberant timber tones will be in this year, but vintage vibe that celebrates sharing face-
patterns, textured surfaces, organic colour other material choices work as well. For to-face laid-back family meals.
schemes and geometric motifs. Combine a more impacting variation on the theme, A breakfast nook doesn’t have to be
wallpaper with a decorative backsplash or combine with glass-fronted wall cabinets just for breakfast, and it doesn’t have
as a background to floating shelving on for added visual interest and depth. to be in a nook. Don’t let the name fool
kitchen walls. you, breakfast nooks can double as
This year kitchen trends include a Breakfast Nooks. workspaces, a buffet or sundae-bar setup,
resurgence in all things craft-related in the An alternative to the breakfast bar, reading corners, anything that makes you
home. This also applies to kitchen cabinet space-depending, the breakfast nook is feel comfy and cosy. They are a place to
doors. Shaker style, raised panels; bead back in fashion. The nook can be built maximise seating and minimise stress. dw

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