Trends are changing as we move into 2022 with force – New colour schemes, more simplistic designs, and much more. We are here to show you how you can stay trendy with your kitchen.
Everybody wants to stay up to date with the trends, however, trends change rather often. The trends that we have evaluated and looked into, are sustainable and will be around for a while. Especially with a kitchen, you can’t just change its entire look and decor as often as the trends change, so having some trends that will stick and still be popular for times to come will benefit you.
Sustainable Kitchens
It is now becoming a trend that people are starting to recycle kitchens. Whether it be using parts of used kitchens or buying ex-display kitchens that are in good condition, by recycling you’re being sustainable and protecting the planet in the process. The interest in using recycled materials is growing, making it a lot easier for people to change up their kitchen in different ways whilst saving money by not buying a brand new kitchen with newly processed parts.
Using items like repossessed wood for cabinets, used sinks, or used worktops that are in good condition can help you build a successful, sustainable kitchen. It is a nod to the awareness of global warming, we should be doing everything we can to protect our planet and this is a fantastic and innovative way to do this.
As mentioned you can buy used kitchens and ex-display kitchens that have been used in showrooms, and there is a great way to do this. Used Kitchen Exchange is a website that allows you to buy and view used kitchens or ex-displays. This will be a weight lifted off your shoulders as everything you would need to do this, is on the Used Kitchen Exchange website. You will be saving money, whilst saving the environment by not wasting more materials on a brand-new kitchen.
Used Kitchen Exchange is easy and as risk-free as possible. Every kitchen that they intend to sell is inspected and has to meet the criteria that they have created. They have a term that is ‘Approved Used’ which is their seal of approval which is what the criteria will inspect. Every description of the kitchens they sell is an honest reflection of the product.
New kitchens and furnishings are added to the website every day so that everyone that uses the website has the chance to find their dream kitchen whilst saving money and being sustainable. Take a look at their website.
Backsplash Design
Backsplash slabs/tiles have been around for a while, but in 2022 they are starting to be seen as a focus piece for your kitchen. In the past, it is seen that backsplashes haven’t been thought about when it comes to design and decor but now you can add a high-end-looking feature.
With a glazed tile backsplash, any lighting within your kitchen will reflect, projecting that light around the area of your backsplash. This would essentially mean that you wouldn’t need to add extra lighting in that area. Some people like to match their granite worktops design with their backsplash as it creates a seamless blend of colour and decor.
As mentioned slabs are also used as both materials that have been spoken about are easy to clean and would look sophisticated in your new trendy kitchen. Whilst being trendy, it also is practical as it prevents wall damage from grease, water, or any other substances that are typically in a kitchen.
Simplistic Storage
Being minimalistic and simplistic will never be out of style, but the trend is growing. By having simple designs for your kitchen, like closed cabinets with places for everything you need in your kitchen. With a simple and basic look, it almost creates a chic-looking kitchen as it is to the point and easy to use.
Single open shelves are now becoming big for items like mugs, plates, bowls, and pots and pans. This is because you are able to see where what you need is instant without having to root through cupboards to find any of these items. For small kitchens, this is a great idea because it utilizes space that may not exist.
Growth in Green
Rather than going for the basic greys and whites for your kitchen, why not change it up? Green hues are now becoming popular within the kitchen decor world. As well as being an earthy tone, it creates an airy feel within the kitchen that can be calm and relaxing.
By being a neutral earth tone, it brings nature into your home in a more unusual and different way. With the many different tones of green to choose from, you can be as subtle or dramatic as you want. The most popular shades of green that are being used are; Sage, Muted Green, Emerald, and Forrest Green. All of these different conceptions of colour allow different vibes to be brought to your kitchen.
You could even add a hint of green by adding green granite worktops to your kitchen.
Vintage Vibes
The 1950’s style kitchen is making its comeback and looks like it is going to be here to stay. Having items that are linked to the 1950s style or even from the 1950s adds personality to your kitchen. Nowadays, there are items such as fridges, toasters, kettles, and microwaves that have a vintage look to them for people that are attempting to get the vintage style.
As well this you can use vintage pieces of furniture to add your own personal touch to the kitchen. Adding your own personality to a house makes it a home, it allows a cosy and warm essence to make its way into your living space. You are able to mix the vintage into your modern-day kitchen and this will show your personality in many ways.
Open Plan, Open Mind
Most homes have open-plan kitchens these days but some also don’t. Within the last couple of years, the idea of having an open-plan kitchen has grown due to circumstances. A lot of people, that are able to, have started working from their homes, meaning they need space to work. Having an open-plan kitchen usually insinuates you have got more space and can create new areas. The house will flow with an open plan, it holds a sense of freedom that can be achieved by having an open plan.
The more space you have, the more freedom you have to utilize your space. You can create an office corner or area within your kitchen so you are close to anything you may need or want.
Be Bold With Colour
In previous trends, it hasn’t been unusual to add a pop of colour with the accessories/electricals in your kitchen. For example; coloured toasted, kettle, microwave, bread bin, and dish rack. But a huge trend now is to have block-coloured cabinets as a focus piece for your kitchen.
Popular colours that have joined the cabinet trend are; Forrest Green, Navy Blue, and Aubergine Purple. These are quite dark colours but will stand out in a kitchen as the main focus. With the amount of money it costs to have new cabinets, you’re going to want to fantasize about your colour for a while before making the bold change. Adding colour will allow you to add character to the kitchen and present your kitchen exactly the way you want it. This is different from the basic trends of black, white, or grey cabinets.
Having coloured granite worktops is a great way to add a bold colour whilst still being subtle.
Mad For Marble
Although marble has been around for a long time, it is making a large impact on kitchen trends for 2022. There are many ways you can incorporate marble into your kitchen. Whether it be backsplashes, worktops, or tiling, there is always the option to add it to your dream kitchen. Marble gives off a luxurious feel, especially veiny marble; this is what is the most popular type of marble. It also brings in the nature vibes as it is made naturally over millions of years.
Marble is an amazing addition to any kitchen. The benefits to using marble other than it looking luxurious are, it is durable making it worth the money, it always ends up trending and the trend never fades, it is easy to wipe down and clean making it effortless to maintain, and it doesn’t have to be bold it can be a subtle addition.
Here at Granite House, we can offer you many different types of marble that you can add to your kitchen.
Going For Gold
We’ve all seen the trends of silver, copper, and rose gold but now it’s time for the colour of champions; Gold. As time goes on Gold is becoming more popular for adding finishing touches to a kitchen. The gold trend can be combined with other trends that have been mentioned; Marble trends or coloured Cabinets trends. It is versatile.
Just like the other trends, it adds a high-end and luxurious touch to your kitchen. The most common uses for the gold are for the taps, handles on cabinets, and legs on tables or chairs that may be in your kitchen. You can add gold in any way that you want to. It is a fun metallic to play around with as it goes with pretty much everything. Gold finishes tend to look good with marble granite worktops as they complement each other with dramatic influences and subtle influences.
Gold taps are the latest accessory to the trend as they look sleek and clean, unlike stainless steel taps they don’t hold many marks like fingerprints. No kitchen is complete without Kooker Taps. These are taps that can produce boiling hot water just like a kettle would. With the gold design and the Kooker Tap, you are going to have a trendy and versatile kitchen.
Dark Style Kitchen
With a mix of dark and textual aspects to your kitchen, you can add a touch of class. Dark colours tend to always have a sleek look to them and classiness is sleek. Having an element of class has always been a trend that has stuck around no matter what trends come in and out of style. Here at Granite House, we can help you achieve this sophisticated look.
With our new Noctifany collection, you can achieve the trendiest kitchen to date. We offer four beautiful new ranges of styles with the best quality stone produced with unique natural patterns and shades.
Graphene – This is a dark textured colour that has slight patches of iridescence that show any light that may reflect in your kitchen. It is a rather unusual colour that has a subtle texture. A great choice if you want texture but are unsure about the amount of texture you want to incorporate into your kitchen.
Manatee – To be on top of the trends, Manatee is a great option to choose. It looks like a dark Terrazzo, which is very on-trend at this moment in time. Manatee is a textured material that works well for a retro look especially if you have oak doors with a dark top, or dark on dark works well.
Jurassic Black – It is a subtle textured material that has a slight veining running through. Although it is subtle it adds class making your kitchen look luxurious and beautiful.
Jurassic Grey – With a lighter background than the others in the Noctifany Collection, Jurassic Grey has prominent veining that will look fantastic in your kitchen. It is a textured material that works really well with dark coloured doors, grey doors, or the dark on dark look, which is a huge trend currently
As you may have noticed, each of these magnificent natural granites has a textured finish which in itself is also an amazing trend to incorporate.
In keeping with current design trends, black granite continues to rise in popularity due to its sought after aesthetic and contemporary finish, perfect for iconic design schemes.
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Trends will always come and go but all you can do is try and keep up or make it trend in your own way. By all means, start your own trends or follow previous trends, it is all in preference.
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