
Blending Old World with modern appliances is so warm and inviting.”. Now, I like seeing kitchen shelving that holds antique cookware, gilded vintage glasses, and copper pots baring their patina. “There has been a long-running trend of open shelving for dinner and glassware. To quote American entrepreneur and designer Laura Umansky Showcasing carefully curated china, ornaments, pots, pans or even books is the perfect example of adding some feeling to your kitchen via decor. Open shelving as decoration can be a sensational and affluent addition to any kitchen. Our design “ Mountain View” uses the ceiling to encapsulate warmth to this kitchen via its warm-hued wood paneling. An up and coming trend for kitchen design is to utilise this whole extra space and make your kitchen’s peculiarity come from above. Ceilings are now being noticed and used more frequently as an opportunity to brighten up and galvanize your kitchen. Renowned as the fifth wall of your kitchen, ceilings can often be surpassed and unbeknownst to you as an opportunity for design. See a Calacatta marble backing below in our “ Modern Country Farmhouse” design. Calacatta and more eccentric marbles are certainly on the way to surpassing standard backings. This can change the entire aesthetic and become the artistic centerpiece of your kitchen, without having to do an entire revamp. Colourful finishes are a charming aesthetic only set to continue trending for 2020.Īltering your backsplash can be the perfect way to make a change to your kitchen. The vibrant lime finish on the cabinetry in our “Ballycotton Bliss” kitchen is a perfect execution of incorporating a pop of colour in your kitchen to add wow-factor. In the second picture, you will see a more striking use of colour. The navy paneling and bright orange leather stools compliment each other while not being too overpowering. You can see a perfect example of the use of duo-tones in our “ Informal Brasserie” design. Modernising and experimenting with colour adds a certain avant-garde yet tasteful aspect to a kitchen like no other, brightening up and individualising your home. A pop or a duo-tone of vibrant colour contrasting in your kitchen is a unique and fresh way to add something special to your kitchen. While everyone can appreciate a classic white or wood-based kitchen design theme, many clients are now experimenting and becoming bolder with their lifestyle choices along with their kitchen design. Our “Serenity” design is pictured below and you’ll find it hails a deep green finish that many find exudes the essence of nature and brings warmth into a kitchen. Tyler Hill, Expert designer and co-owner of the renowned “Mitchell Hill”, said recently: “Expect to see various shades of green cabinetry and green stone used in new and interesting ways.” Hot water taps, filtered still and sparkling water taps (to rid the need of buying bottled water), installed recycling bins, and the use of eco-friendly materials for countertops are just a few features of the new “green kitchen”.Īnother on the up and coming trend, that can often go hand in hand with the eco-conscious kitchen, is the colour green. This growing concern for the environment means eco-friendly designed kitchens are rising in value and popularity. Research shows that the new age homeowner is likely to express interest in being eco-conscious in their home design decisions. Kitchen design is playing its role in saving the planet as well as taking design inspiration from all things natural and eco-friendly. Sustainability has become a trend which will continue for years to come. You’ll see from our “ Connemara Retreat” how the kitchen island now allows plenty of space for seating, entertaining and dining, as well as food prep. If space is not an issue, double islands add an air of opulence and are up and coming as they are a convenient way to divide the area of meal preparation and the area of gathering, while still being in the same vicinity.

If it’s added luxury you’re looking for, explore the trend of double islands.

Islands have risen to be the focal point of a kitchen and are utilised more and more for casual social gatherings and as a pivot for family meals. The kitchen island has moved on from being solely a food preparation area and now acts as a dining/socialising area. Below are Newcastle Design’s top 8 kitchen design trends for 2020. These range from statement avante-garde additions, new age kitchen essentials to simple subtle new features. While classic kitchens will always be a beautiful addition to your home, there are now trending ways to change up your kitchen’s style. Kitchen design is subjective, but it’s safe to say certain trends are noticeably on the rise in recent times, and these trends will only prove more prominent throughout 2020.
