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Kitchen Ideas – Advice From An Expert

If you’re looking to update your kitchen anytime soon then you will want to be on top of the latest trends in kitchen design. There are some key trends that you may want to incorporate to update your kitchen and give it a fresh and modern feel. No matter what your budget is there is a lot you can do to give your kitchen the wow factor!

Color – One of the easiest ways to update your kitchen is with the use of color. Choosing colors that are ‘in’ at the moment will give your kitchen a whole new look and if you are on a tight budget then it is a simple way to give your kitchen a quick makeover. Color can brighten up a whole room and the ‘candy’ colors that are popular at the moment are perfect for this. Think pale blue, soft yellow, mint green and duck egg blue. Color can be further enhanced with the kitchen gadgets and accessories you choose with many of these now popular in candy colored shades. If pastel shades aren’t to your liking the color green is very popular at the moment – particularly rich olive green as is rich raspberry red.

Functionality – Your kitchen needs to serve it’s purpose as well as look great and canny kitchen design companies are on to this. Key trends include lots of storage and smart designs that make use of all the available space your kitchen has. Clever design can make all the difference and really helps your kitchen work for you as a functional room. Slim-line drawers, pull out racks and deep drawers are all popular at the moment and could also make life that little bit easier.

Back To Nature – Creating an environmentally friendly home is a trend that is increasing all the time and many people are now turning towards engineered stone for their counters and reclaimed wood for their floors. Being ‘green’ has never been more in fashion and this is one trend where you can actually feel like you are also doing some good. LED lights are gaining popularity for their staying power and the fact that they save energy.

Themes – Themes that are popular right now include the retro-vintage look, which is demonstrated by the candy color schemes that are in fashion right now. This style suits most types of kitchens especially smaller ones. The Country House theme is a trend suitable for bigger kitchens and includes all you would expect in terms of natural materials to create a warm and cozy look.

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