Sirius : Supporting Adoption to Changes
2026 appliance trends spotlight Colour, Conservation, and Cross-Generational Design
With so many opportunities for enhanced functionality and customisation coming through in the kitchen, utility room and laundry space, 2026 will require a delicate balance between the needs of today’s replacement market, and the rising generation of tech-savvy consumers who are quick to adopt new products with modern technology.
J
oe Howes, Head of Data and Marketing at Sirius Buying Group shares three top
trends shaping the electrical appliance market in 2026, as UK homeowners make a conscious shiſt towards shopping locally, personalisation, and better living.
Colour confidence Following the 2025 Sirius Trade Show, it is fair to say that the appliance industry has embraced the world of colour with a vast selection of appliances sporting a new shade or finish option this year. The stand-out colours for the 2026 kitchen are embracing an earthier colour palette with muted shades in olive and sage, warm browns like mocha, greige and taupe, through to jewel tones in deep red, blue, green, and purple. Even though colour confidence is strong in 2026, a sustained demand for home appliances in matt black and white proves that the neutral colour palette will stand firm with UK homeowners next year. Whether minimalist or traditional, contemporary colourways are lending themselves to kitchen schemes that seamlessly coordinate the appliances to the furniture, worktops, sink, and brassware.
Conservation When it comes to the kitchen and more specifically cooking, cooling, dishwashing, laundry care, greener appliances will remain the number one choice in 2026, as consumers continue to seek out ways to save energy, water, and money in the home. As more homeowners explore the virtues
of purchasing energy-efficient appliances, ergonomic product designs that are both stylish and easy to use will be in high demand. Helping to not only serve time-poor consumers, but they are also putting money back into the pockets of the user as many premium brands are offering models, which are designed with special features such as eco modes, remote- controlled thermostats, and water-saving designs that deliver tangible savings.
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Cross generational The right appliances can turn any space into a home, and next year will focus on product solutions, which seamlessly integrate into the kitchen and laundry space, and provide user- friendly technology for all ages. Whether it comes down to customisable
features that ensure ease of use such as cooking functions and recipe assistants, well-considered layouts that think about how high or low an appliance is fitted, gesture controls and automatic activation or connecting the fridge, oven and even washer/dryer to a smart home system, 2026 will place a greater emphasis on ‘family appeal’ as the modern kitchen supports all members of the household. In fact, the next big thing to assist the multigenerational kitchen will be adaptive cooking technology, which is designed to give end users more control and independence when conducting daily household tasks and maintaining good hygiene within the home. From real time cooking monitoring, automatically adjusting temperatures through to ergonomic handles, special surface treatments that are non-slip or increase the products durability, and accessible product choices, tomorrow’s kitchen needs to serve both tech-savvy and less tech- familiar users, regardless of age or ability. Taking the time to understand the context of
a purchase can really open the doors to even bigger sales opportunities: especially if your
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customer is looking to create a more supportive kitchen environment such as future proofing for their golden years or catering to young adults living at home for longer. Sirius Buying Group also provide Approved
Members with prime access to the latest fitted furniture solutions so they can engage with customers who are looking to fully renovate their kitchen. As personalisation drives the design conversation, Sirius predicts that the modern kitchen space will go back to nature in 2026, erring towards a pared back natural style with quality raw materials, vertical groove design elements, and minimalist cabinets complementing the latest built-in appliances. In contrast, the traditional kitchen space will centre around in-frame and painted Shaker-style doors in pastel, earthy shades with metallic design elements, and freestanding appliances being used to anchor the scheme. Giving access to the newest product
innovations and exclusive discounts, Sirius anticipate the latest trends alongside its network of Approved Suppliers so together, Approved Members to the group can remain current in the marketplace, and provide a more personalised, profit-making customer experience.
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*Based on 4 washer per week for 10 years @ 27p per kWh Winter 2025
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