BATHROOMS & KITCHENS WHAT’S COOKING?
From statement splashbacks to a fusion of cultures and green material choices, what does 2021 have in store for the contemporary kitchen? The experts at Neolith discuss.
The coming year will be an exciting one for interior design and no doubt the trend to ‘improve’ over ‘move’ will continue to gather momentum.
The kitchen is now one of the most used spaces in the home, assuming the role of office, crèche, school, social area and dining space, in addition to its traditional culinary role. As priorities change, so the room evolves, and many are reappraising layouts, furniture, fixtures and fittings.
Many will be looking at creative ways to update and upgrade this room, whether it’s replacing tired and tatty countertops, adding a statement splashback or gutting the whole thing and starting from scratch.
It’s something we at Neolith have been closely monitoring over the last year, allowing us to offer our take on 2021’s coolest colours, latest looks and stylish schemes to lift your kitchen to the next level.
East Meets West
The ‘Scandi’ look has been popular for many years. However, 2020 saw this all shaken up, adding a new, cultural twist to the style. ‘Japandi’ is a fusion of aesthetic principles which combines natural tones and textural differences to deliver balance and harmony.
A Japandi look can be achieved whatever size or layout. However, careful curation of materials is key, particularly surfaces. Less is more. For example, juxtaposing honey- coloured timber with rough-hewn volcanic rock creates an attractive backdrop in which to build out the look with understated furniture and minimalist art.
Island Life
Kitchen islands have risen to the top of the homeowner wish list. Large, central islands create a wonderful, convivial feel within this setting and emphasise the room’s multi-functionality, helping to highlight that it’s not only a space for preparing meals.
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The growing interest in large-span and generously- proportioned islands is complemented with an increasing desire for an opulent appearance. We’ve noticed an uptick in demand for luxurious looks, ranging from cool and crisp Carrara marble to bolder patterns and exotic granite.
Making A Statement
A statement splashback in a loud, colourful, yet stylish pattern is the perfect way to create a simple artistic statement within the kitchen space. It’s becoming a highly sought-after feature in 2021.
Whilst striking, highly detailed surfaces remain popular, we’re starting to see homeowners becoming more experimental, using non-traditional effects such as terrazzo and concrete.
Maintaining Standards
People are becoming far more conscious about the performance and composition of the materials they choose for their kitchens, particularly surfaces.
Where once visual appeal dominated decisions, we’re now witnessing more people consider the performance qualities of what they choose for a kitchen fit-out. They’re looking for long-term value and materials which can handle every chop, bash, slash and roll. They also want to know their investment is a sustainable one. We expect demand for these responsibly-manufactured products to increase over the year.
As the pioneering Sintered Stone surface, Neolith encompasses all this and more. With the ability to realise any of the above trends, its ultra-compact composition means it’s non-porous, delivering the hygiene properties and low maintenance qualities essential for kitchen use.
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