At Herringbone Kitchens we love to work with our clients to design the kitchens and furniture that best suit them and incorporate modern and new elements each time. We work on 80 projects a year and here are some of our predictions based on our current bespoke kitchen projects we are working on in 2023.

Veined Worktops

Marble is still considered a real luxury item to have in the kitchen in 2023. Quartz or granite are hardwearing and have real durability whilst still looking incredibly sleek. Porcelain is a perfect option too and looks lovely in place of traditional worktops. Neatly painted veins on these materials look beautiful and don’t always easily stain depending on the material. Splashing out on a gorgeous piece of marble is also hugely popular when designing your dream kitchen. We have put together the pros and cons of different worktop options here

Oak Islands And Standalone Units

Bars, dressers and islands on legs are great pieces of furniture that will change the visual dynamics of the space. Stand-alone display dressers in stained oak are incredibly popular and a true wow factor in any space. Whether it has open shelving to display your favourite items or it has bi-fold or traditional doors these dressers provide great functionality, storage and they look beautiful too. Stained oak comes in many different finishes and is a real labour of love, with the workshop hand finishing the stain 3-4 times to build up the depth in the finish.

Oak & Stone Floating Shelves

Floating shelves in either oak or stone are a hugely impactful, especially with a stone splash back to boost. These can be placed above the sink or in utility rooms and are beautiful, functional and act as a lovely feature in any space. These shelves open up the kitchen and create a lovely sense of space, especially if you have high units or upper cabinetry. Not only do they look beautiful but they also offer the opportunity to add colour and personality to the kitchen space.

Bright Colour Combinations

People are getting braver with their choice of colour. Brighter combinations of colour in the whole kitchen, on the island, on the main run of cabinet, on the dining table legs or in the utility are being used more and more. Not only does it add personality and style but it also sets the mood of the space. These include bright yellows, pinks, deep reds etc.

Bespoke Wine Storage

Beautiful wine storage is always considered a lovely luxury item to have in your kitchen. Creating bespoke wine storage units is always a wonderful detail to have in your kitchen.

Less Wall Units

More hidden and simple storage is becoming popular in 2023. Floor to ceiling units and lower runs of cabinets are being designed with clever storage in mind. These combined with the floating shelves and on-display units look wonderful.

Walk-In Larders And Pantries

These are now situated to the side of the kitchen with no door to allow for full exposure. Painting them in a different colour also makes a huge visual impact, which is hard to resist.