We share the latest kitchen trends to suit your style.
The modernist
The look: A streamlined space with sleek cabinets and high-tech appliances
The trend: Minimalist ergonomic design
The application: Glossy surfaces that reflect light, such as Caesarstone, Neolith or Melamine
The colour palette: Muted, neutral colours (preferably white) as a base palette
Mod-cons: Flush-mounted integrated sinks, concealed power points, fully extending corner cupboards and alcove lighting
Make a statement in your kitchen with spacious, streamlined designs and tactile surfaces. No-handle, push-to-open doors and drawers help to ensure clutter-free surfaces, while built-in appliances create a functional, yet super-sleek look.
Image: Miele
Include on-trend bar stools, modern pendants or a loose flower arrangement to add depth to an all-white backdrop.
Image: Meir
Focus on simplicity – avoid too many textures, colours and points of interest.
Image: Franke Kitchens
Contrast always makes a statement. A dash of black can create a striking counterpoint in an all-white kitchen. Apply a black Duco-finish to your kitchen island and a matte-black faucet for a graphic monochrome look.
Image: Meir
Country charmer
The look: Rustic farmhouse style
The trend: Slow living
The application: Tactile wooden finishes – from floors and walls to counters and loose-standing farmhouse dressers
The colour palette: Organic hues and pops of colour
Country kitchens are synonymous with hearty meals, freshly baked bread, and socialising with friends and family. Create a lived-in look with retro kitchen appliances and distressed wooden furniture.
Image: Lacanche
Rediscover the nostalgia of a farmhouse kitchen by displaying your cutlery and crockery in interesting ways. Blonde wood, greys, metallics and soft off-whites make a great combo.
Image: Idecorate
For the ultimate laid-back look, do away with kitchen cabinets and display your kitchen essentials with confidence.
Image: Skinflintdesign
TIP: Keep your kitchen organised by using dedicated wire baskets for keys, post, and other bits and bobs.
The industrialist
The look: Mix and match
The trend: Earth child in the urban jungle
The application: The textured, tactile contrast of concrete, aluminium, exposed brick and wood
The colour palette: Moody, elemental hues offset by earthy accents
A combination of exposed brick and brushed-aluminium cabinets are the epitome of industrial chic, while wooden countertops provide a natural edge.
Image: Hunting For George
Brass, copper, aluminium and steel are great for individual pieces such as basins or mixers. Combining natural wood and brushed metal, this freestanding kitchen unit is ideal for small city apartments.
Image: Miras Editions
Add tactile interest to your kitchen by mixing natural and manmade materials. Complement satin-finish cabinets and refined wooden accents with a raw, textured wall. The matte-grey cabinets and island and almost-brutalist wall offer a visually appealing dynamic.
Image: Mentis Rogerseller
Pic credits: Franke Kitchens, Hunting for George, iDecorate, Lacanche, Meir, Miele Miras Editions, Rogerseller, Skinflint Design
Additional information: Style at Home, Team 7 Design
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