Rewind to a couple of decades back, kitchens were mostly behind the scenes, located at the back of a house or in a far corner where meals were made and the dishes were done. However, fast forward to 2020, the kitchen is the center of a house and a place that brings everyone together.
The latest kitchen trends are all about customization with a combination of striking features, which include vibrant colors, soothing textures, and unique patterns. Smart and open kitchen styles that make the best use of space are also gaining momentum. The key is to revamp your cooking space in a way that creates an appealing ambience with touches that makes your kitchen feel ‘so you’.
Here are some of the favourite trends of 2020 to infuse your kitchen space with a dynamic personality:
Consider 2020 as the year of kitchens. Thanks to technology advances and changing social dynamics, the trend of modern kitchens is here to stay.
1. Dark Colours Are In
While the classic white kitchen will never go out of style, it’s now the time to welcome other hues to your kitchen to make it stand out. These could be a subtle pop of color, neutral earthy shades, dark jewel tones, or even bold neon colors, or you will be surprised to see how even the dark shades in the kitchen can add a dramatic and plush appeal to your space.
Additionally, for those who want to stick with the classic white shade in the kitchen, you can still focus on mixing up finishes of your fit-outs to add more colors or even get your appliances in contrast colors to make the overall look more vibrant. However, be careful that this does not overpower and make the room lose its natural light.
2. Smart Kitchens
Technology is set to foray into the kitchens, not just presented in the form of fancy gadgets or appliances, but also integrated into every function of the kitchen. Sporting modern amenities right from faucets to fridge and lighting, smart kitchens are a popular option to consider. In fact, a lot of kitchens today are made to build smart from the ground up.
Technology-integrated kitchens come with innovative ideas, like auto one-touch faucets, smart refrigerators that alert you when groceries run out, coffee makers programmed to brew coffee when you wake up, and the ability to control lights from your smartphone.
3. Effective Storage Solutions
Modern kitchens are endowed with adequate storage for vessels, cutlery, and kitchen essentials, thus making the best use of the available space. Ensuring that you can reach out to things in a jiffy requires you to create the right space that is appropriately structured and assures minimum wastage of space.
In order to counter the storage hassles, homeowners should plan to include appliance garages for small appliances, drawer dividers for cutleries, pull-outs for spices, tray dividers and caddies for pots and cans, and deep drawers. These options will make storage more comfortable and convenient.
2020 is sure to witness a range of novel kitchen storage options aimed at making your cooking fun and smooth. Feel free to fall in love with your kitchen this new year!
4. Multi-purpose Kitchen Islands
Kitchen islands are no longer add-ons or something additional to fit into your kitchen space. They are fast becoming the focal point of the kitchen with vanishing dedicated dining space. One of the changes emerging in traditional cooking space is the multi-functional use of these kitchen islands that serve as a dining, cabinet, working, and preparation space.
To accommodate the increase in the size, the kitchen island also has the scope to extend into the living room with open designs, opening up as a casual hang-out place for families catching up after their busy schedule.
5. 3D Tiles
The tile backsplashes of your kitchen interior are always a fun space to experiment. The choices and options are endless here. Large slabs are taking over with 3d design elements. Flat surfaces are a thing of the past, thanks to the trend of 3D tiles.
These tiles will add clever depth to the walls and no longer be too boring. You can choose from a gamut of 3D designs for a modern or vintage look as per your style. From wavy ridges to concave shapes, they provide a sensual treat for the eyes, making you want to run your fingers.
6. Farmhouse Kitchens are Getting More Charming
It’s all about striking a balance between contemporary and traditional styles. A spin-off from the best of both worlds, farmhouse kitchens are trending now. These kitchens are typically light with neutral colours, bright and airy.
They have natural materials with wood as the perfect choice for your furniture, countertops and cabinets. Use open shelving to display your dishware and bring a casual look to the room. Finally rounding out space with antique elements in your lighting and accessories. The rustic look of this kitchen is sure to lend a classy appeal.
7. Quartz Reigns Supreme
As opposed to its counterpart material of granite, quartz is finding its place in kitchen countertops and is durable, easy to maintain and anti-microbial. There is now a wide variety of colours, textures and patterns to choose with realistic stone patterns.
You can even get them finished with elaborate swirls and large veining to make it look just like natural stone. These unique styles are getting immensely popular nowadays.
Besides, composite sinks help to complete the look with quartz countertops. These sinks are made from the same material as the countertop and create a uniform look. Together these two trends are now giving a tough fight to the popular stainless steel sinks and granite countertops.
8. Mix and Match
This style is predominant in all aspects, so why not the kitchen too. We are sure that such eclectic styles will rule this year, especially if it is done correctly. There is no need to keep spaces uniform if you are someone who likes to experiment and be creative.
For instance, the faucet arc and the handle can be of contrast colours, using distinct light fixtures of a different metal that stand out or go half and half with one colour on wall cupboards and a different shade on base units.
Creating this style in your kitchen will provide a clever visual link and asymmetrical appeal to break up a monochrome scheme giving you a wonderful chance to stand out.
Let these upcoming kitchen interior design trends serve as a great inspiration for your kitchens. Be it a new home construction or a renovation of your kitchen space, we stay on top of all the trends and help you achieve the perfect combination of aesthetics and functionality to create the ultimate kitchen designs.
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