Hot Kitchen Trends

Featured in Nourish Magazine Spring 2023.

Timber Veneer

Whilst there are some really genuine timber-look products available, you can't go past the look and feel of real timber. We have seen an increase in the popularity of timber veneer used in kitchens over the last 12 months. This can be purchased as a raw product in the timber option of choice and either clear lacquered or stained, or there is a fantastic range of pre-finished products, like the Shinnoki range from Vidaspace, which allows you to select the exact final finish you are after.

Exposed Plywood

For a more rustic or industrial look. Plywood is a great option. Leaving the raw edge exposed provides a great feature, and this can be used in either cabinetry fronts or even benchtops. There are a range of Plywood products available pre-finished with HPL surfaces, or alternatively we can apply an HPL in the colour of your choice, as was recently completed in the Mr Ralph kitchen in their new Gordonton showroom.

Benchtops wrapping up walls

Splashbacks are generally the final piece in the kitchen puzzle. Tiles are often the most popular choice given the huge range in shape, colour and texture. However we are seeing clients moving away from this and instead opting to wrap the same benchtop up the wall, providing a more seamless look.

Feature handles

Whilst there is a great range of handles on the market, bespoke handles provide a point of difference and can add that WOW factor. Some recently produced kitchens have included handles cut out into the front cabinetry and handle extrusions attached to the front of the cabinetry.