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1 Coloured cabinet

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While white may reign supreme in the kitchen, kitchen colours are changing. Charcoal, navy, grey, stone, green-grey, soft-blue and tinted whites are the new alternative to standard white, popping up in the world’s best houses. And it’s not unusual to opt for a different colour for overhead cabinets to below benchop units.



2 Hidden gems

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While open-plan kitchens have been trending for many years, we also want to be able to hide a little bit of mess. Enter butler’s pantries behind the main kitchen and extra hidden counter space.



3 Unexpected furniture

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Since the kitchen is the heart of the house and a room everyone spends a lot of time in, we’re sprucing up the space with comfortable seating, antique cabinets, gorgeous lighting, art and even taxidermy.


4 Mixed material:

Eschew the perfect, polished look for a more eclectic, layered look. Instead of using only one or two materials, we will use a variety of different, disparate elements to create our own personalised space.


5 Deep drawers:

Research shows that storage is one of the top kitchen priorities during kitchen renovations. Available in endless, affordable options, deep drawers are replacing lower kitchen cabinets – with all kind of fab dividers and inserts to choose from for organising all your pots, pans and utensils. Ideal for bringing all the hidden items back into the light.


6 Matte finishes:

Glossy is out; raw, matte and sanded is in. It’s all about opting for a finish as close to the material’s natural state as possible.


7 Professional-grade gas ranges:

With the proliferation of TV cooking shows and online classes, we are opting for top-of-the-line gas ranges used by celebrity chefs and serious foodies because there’s no doubt they’re family-friendly too. The race cars of the kitchen, they’re also what we recommend when your midlife crisis hits.


8 Utensils racks:

Room-spanning storage rail systems are becoming the kitchen’s star. Great problem solvers too. They are quick to fix, cheaper than shelves, (or built-ins), and sometimes preferable because they don’t shrink a room. They can be attached to virtually any surface too.


9 Moody hues:

Dark and dramatic kitchens are on the rise.


10 Workhorse island:

Kitchen islands are having a major moment. With deep storage, prep sinks, room for seating, plus providing additional workspace, they are becoming the central feature in modern kitchens.


Source: http://www.homelife.com.au/decorating/kitchen/11-trends-to-try-in-your-next-kitchen-renovation?ref=/decorating/kitchen


The information in this article is of a general nature only and does not consider your personal objectives, financial situation or particular needs.

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