From deep industrial colours to brass handles, 2019 has been the year of statement kitchens partnered with brave fittings that suited the personality of the owner. As 2019 will soon be coming to a close, we look ahead to the kitchen trends of 2020 and give advice on what clients are looking for.
Reflecting on the Biggest Trends Of 2019
2019 has seen the trend of dark coloured kitchens, many clients then pair with lighter tiles that bring light to the space. It was the year of being brave and adding personality to kitchens by making progressive choices that suited the client’s style. In addition, brass fittings were huge and will continue to be so for the next 10 years, while boiling water taps (and the benefit of having tea on demand) were the luxury choice of many.
New for 2019 was rippled glass, adding texture to the kitchen and cabinets, whilst hiding the potential mess inside the cupboards. We are big fans of rippled glass, it also adds an art deco style to any kitchen.
Looking Ahead To The Biggest Trends Of 2020
In contrast to 2019, while dark colours are still popular for 2020, we are also starting to see clients go for colours for their cabinetry that we’ve never done before - lighter pastels, deep neutrals and pinks/yellows accents. This is partnered with funky backsplash tiles or whole wall tile features adding texture and personality to the space. Things that are easy to change further down the line.
2020 is also seeing a lot more tech coming into the kitchen for wi-fi enabled gadgets that is easily controlled from your phone, whilst the ripple effect glass is huge for next year too.
The biggest trend for 2020 is clients wanting to find space for a walk-in pantry in existing kitchens or when doing an extension to hide any mess. It’s about adding luxury to a space whilst keeping it practical.
Trends Across the UK
Interestingly, the trends in kitchens are not as different as you may think across the UK. Country kitchens are often bigger spaces, avoiding upper cabinetry due to the fact they have space for utility rooms and pantries, whereas London kitchens go for the upper cabinets to add storage wherever possible. However, both love to go funky, adding personality and bring their style to life.
We love the fact that our clients aren’t scared of colour, texture and new trends. It's exciting to see personality being stamped all over the space, creating unique rooms that are fun to be in. 2020 is a year of fun, stylish kitchens that better reflect the personality of the owners. Bring on 2020. To book a design consultation, click here