2010 is continuing with trends of white gloss mixed with woods, tactilestainless steel and bold, bright accents of colour …
The signature style of this Summer season is ‘white and wood’, with white gloss or white painted mixed with light or dark wood together with accents of bright colours Dramatic high gloss kitchens are hugely sought after, as these highly reflective finishes bounce light around and give a feeling of space. Mixing gloss or painted finished with contrasting wood frontals adds an extra dimension to kitchen designs. Handles are either integrated or long bars and any open units are designed with stunningly simple fascia frames with chunky shelves.
For the bold, colour can be presented as an entire kitchen; those daring to be different should consider rich dark wenge, which beautifully shows the textured wood-grain surface, creating the contemporary look with a natural feel. For a subtle approach, incorporate feature pieces, complemented with natural wood-grains such as walnut and natural oak.
As the trend for knocking through or extending to create bigger kitchens and combined kitchen/diners continues, careful planning is required to create the perfect space in which to cook, socialise, relax and work. It is important to keep the ‘work triangle’ of cooker, sink and fridge close together and it helps to create separate zones for preparing food and entertaining, defining them using different colours and/or materials. Including as much storage as possible helps to avoid clutter and there are many clever storage options from which to select. Including an island, if space allows, is invaluable in gaining extra storage and worktop and can be designed as an informal seating area with stools, becoming a vital part of a multi-function living area.
Extending kitchen worktops to encase your units is the latest trend from the continent and is known as a ‘frame system’. The worktops are used to surround a run of units, as well as being made into kitchen furniture, such as tables and stools for a totally co-ordinated look.
As the kitchen becomes a focal point for the family and not just a place to cook, more attention is given to design, function and comfort. Conservatories are a great space in which to build a multi-zoned room and positioning your kitchen between house and garden makes it convenient as the hub of the home and hive of all activity. Glass walls make for easy supervision of children during garden play and you can blur the boundaries between outside and in with carefully co-ordinated materials. Kitchens in classic conservatories are increasingly popular but also work particularly well if they are in a super-modern extension with a sky-lit roof and a back wall of windows and doors.
As you do not purchase a kitchen off-the-shelf, by having it professionally designed entirely to your specifications and wishes, it will be planned to fit perfectly into your life. It is possible to create living space that stretches beyond the kitchen, flowing into other living areas, such as a conservatory with open-plan layouts for the ideal social scene.
- Deep & Wide Multi Drawer Units (800mm + wide)
- Soft Close Drawers & Doors
- Matchline Carcases - Interior finishes that match the outside
- Sliding Door units
- Mid-height units
- High gloss doors, available in a wide array of vibrant colours, are now more affordable for all budgets and bring a contemporary touch, as colour and shine are two of the biggest trends in home décor right now. We can design your kitchen, bedroom, home office or home cinema incorporating the latest looks with our made-to-measure complementary design service.
- Bold colours can be mixed with plainer doors in stainless steel, wood or glass, whilst bright white is always a winner in kitchens, bouncing light around brilliantly. Black is back with a vengeance, as can be seen with a multitude of black appliances now available to complement black cabinets.
- Aluminum Framed doors.
- Wood retains its appeal but the paler beech and ash have been superseded by darker grains such as oak, walnut and wenge, giving an air of sophistication. Fussy details have given way to strong, sleek, handle-less, linear designs.
- Large stainless steel & aluminum
- Long Bar type
- Integrated handles
- Handle-less doors - shaped at the top for easy access
- Thin worktops (12mm - 20mm)
- Thick worktops (up to 100mm)
- Variety of materials - Quartz
Granite
Wood
Laminate
Stainless Steel
Glass
- Mixture of 2 or more materials (island area)
- Wall Utensil & Rack Holders
- Wirework & Pull-outs
- Aluminum & Glass - Shelving
- Lighting - Inside & incorporated into shelves
- Appliances - Stainless Steel & Glass
The finishing touches complete every room; accessories dress and complement chosen pieces of furniture. Vibrant accessories powerfully and effectively decorate a neutral or monochrome environment. Bold, neon-like accents bring a contemporary touch and provide dramatic contrast.
