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Home is the place for well-living With all the uncertainties in the outside world, it’s become ever more important for our home
to be more than just a home. It’s our return after a long day, our safe place, our comfort zone, our source of energy and inspiration.
Home is the place where we want everything to flow in harmony across food preparation, cooking, extraction and water solutions, designed to make us feel good and where wellbeing can thrive. In the kitchen space this means all the elements being designed to work in dialogue with one another, from the materials, texture and colours that ground us, to product technology and functionality that elevate everyday comfort and take the strain for us. Hoods that purify air and operate quietly, hob extractors that automatically adjust and whisk away odours as we cook, taps that provide fresh, filtered water or boiling, chilled or sparkling to custom requirements all play their part and give consumers a calming, integrated home. Wellbeing has never ranked so highly with today’s consumer and opting for products that can help nurture it is a very good way to differentiate.
Comment by Chris Gallagher, Sales Director, Franke UK
The benefits of embracing darker wood flooring in the autumnal months
Embracing dark wood flooring in the autumnal months not only lends natural warmth and depth to your home, but it also offers several practical benefits. The deep tones create a cosy atmosphere, bringing richness and contrast to a room. Dark wood floors are also versatile, fitting seamlessly into both modern and traditional schemes alike, and complementing various colour palettes. Perfect for high-traffic areas, they are particularly low maintenance due to their ability to hide dirt and minor scuffs better than lighter floors. Moreover, the timeless appeal of dark wood ensures flooring will look stunning for years to come.
The rising trend of ‘darker and more expressive tones in the kitchen
Comment by Frank Petersen, Head of Product Development, Parador
There’s a noticeable shift towards moodier, more expressive kitchens this season, with two standout trends taking centre stage. We are witnessing a growing appetite for deeper, more dramatic tones in the kitchen. Rich, dark surfaces from jet black to charcoal and espresso are being used to add contrast to kitchen schemes. These shades work beautifully in both modern and traditional settings, particularly when paired with warm metallics or natural textures like wood and stone. Alongside this move to darker palettes, bold veining is also making a return – but with greater subtlety and refinement. Instead of high-contrast marbles, designers are opting for surfaces where the veining feels more integrated, as if etched in by nature.
Comment by Mor Krisher, Head of Product Design, Caesarstone
4 BKU JULY 2025
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