We chat to an expert who shares their predictions for the kitchen trends we will see in the year ahead.
If you’re planning a kitchen renovation soon, chances are you’re constantly on the lookout for inspiration. And while there’s no sense in choosing something just because it’s “on trend”, looking at trends is a great way to discover new ideas.
We asked Dave Fagan, Director at Kube for his predictions of the kitchen trends we’re going to see in 2024.
Ridged doors
“Ridged doors have been coming to the fore in recent years and are set to be very popular with customers in 2024,” Dave says.
“These grooved doors work really well on one area of the kitchen such as an island or tall unit, providing a contrast to the smooth, sleek surfaces. The interplay of lines creates a dynamic effect and adds texture and interest to the kitchen.”
Caramel colours
“Dark tones are still in demand and warm accent colours are a great complement to these,” Dave says. He favours caramel tones for their bright, yet calm feel.
Stone fronts
Stone is a material we often see in kitchens, but most commonly for worktops. “Now natural stone front doors have been introduced,” Dave explains. “They have a rougher look, which complements the velvety smooth finish of the worktop perfectly. Another advantage is that fingerprints are invisible on a stone front door.”
Bars
Dave says that with more and more homes opting for open plan layouts, people are now using their kitchens as entertaining space.
“A bar cabinet is therefore a practical addition. Glass-fronted doors enable attractive display of glasses, lit mirrored backs add extra light and sparkle, and sturdy timber or stone shelves hold the bottles.
“A wine fridge can be installed underneath the bar cabinet. Everything is close at hand when serving guests and the bar cabinet is an attractive feature in the kitchen.”
Modern country
This year, we are seeing new interpretations of the country kitchen. “Handle-free country style kitchens are a contemporary interpretation of classic kitchens. It’s a great way of combining the traditional look with contemporary features such as handle-free doors, ambient track lighting and stone surfaces.”
Integrated home offices
For those that need a workspace, there are lots of clever solutions to integrate one into your kitchen design. “As hybrid working is here to stay, kitchen designers are creating innovative ways of incorporating work desks into the kitchen area,” Dave says. “These workspaces integrate really well and don’t look out of place when not in use.”
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