Broken-plan kitchens – when screens, plants, pieces of furniture and cabinets are used to create zones and nooks – work in many spaces.
Grey is the most relevant neutral this year by Pantone’s standards; it softens a monochrome look and pairs well with a pop of colour.
If you have the budget, design your own bespoke storage solutions with a carpenter.
Tiles and mosaics instantly shake up a kitchen; splashbacks and subway tiles are as popular as ever.
Play with meshwire cabinetry for a twist on the industrial look.
Handleless kitchen cupboards are so on trend and give your kitchen a much more streamlined look and feel. Hiding appliances has the same effect.
Pantries and sculleries have moved from kitchen luxuries to essentials. Try to incorporate at least one.
Pendant lighting still makes a design statement and is so useful above a kitchen island.
Style open kitchen shelves with glass containers; use a unified aesthetic in similar tones and then add interest with a pot plant, decorative basket or a stack of your favourite cookbooks.
Invest in the best cookware you can afford and look after it properly.
Always choose classic, contemporary white crockery; have the fun with coloured glassware, placemats and napkins instead.
Make sure you’re kitchen operates in a fuss-free, hygienic way, but that it remains the heart of your home.
