2021 kitchen trends
2020 has taugh us how we truly live and use our homes and, as such, 2021 is where we take stock to design dream spaces and creative dream kitchens.
Investing in your kitchen is invaluable, whether creating your perfect kitchen or looking to add value for a potential resale, getting the right look will set your kitchen apart from the rest.
So what are the upcoming kitchen trends for 2021?
Colour
Colour is key and darker shades and tones are in. From striking forest greens, deep navy blues or matt black, the darker colours are having their moment.
Create a two-tone look to the kitchen by pairing a darker cabinet with a lighter benchtop or go the whole hog and create a striking look with a solid colour palette. For great colour ideas to help inspire explore Resene’s decorating and colour trends 2021.
Countertops
Contrasting countertops in marble, granite or quartz are seeing a surge in revival for those seeking a more glamourous look. Timber, or a timber look, is maintaining its place as the go-to material for a natural, harmonious feel bringing warmth and character to floors and cabinetry.
Compact design and Handless cabinetry
Going into 2021, people are wanting to make the most of every inch of space in their kitchen cabinets. Eliminate unused space and hard to reach areas with clever cabinet design with pull out spice racks, drawer dividers and magic corners for pots and pans.
Streamline the cabinetry by installing handleless cabinets like those that can be found at Blum, and create a stylish and elegant space. Choose high-quality materials and keep functionality at the forefront whilst creating a strong, minimalist look.
Savvy storage
Make the most of storage and redesign how you use the space in your kitchen. There has been a shift away from cupboards and a switch to drawers over the past few years, a storage design that is here to stay. Utilise drawers to house appliances and remove them from the countertops.
Move away from corner cupboards and invest in corner drawers allowing you greater use of every square inch of your kitchen. Install a pantry; pantries are a staple in today’s homes as not only are they home to all your food goods in one place, but also free up wall space from cupboards allowing the kitchen to feel spacious and uncluttered.
Statement tapware
Stainless steel tapware will always have a place in our homes due to its versatility, durability and affordability. However, kitchen tapware does not need to adhere to the same rules with brushed brass, matt black, and gold tapware to name a few, being a great way to draw the eye and compliment the cabinetry.
Eco kitchens
Overall we are becoming more environmentally conscious with our lifestyle choices and this is being reflected in how we design our kitchens. Integrate technology into the kitchen plan to minimise the waste produced by purchasing unnecessary appliances, such as kettles, and instead invest in a 3 in 1 hot water tap.
Many newer kitchens are designed with technology installed as standard; a smart kitchen, with integrated smart devices in everything from the fridge to the dishwasher, all controlled via wifi or Bluetooth through your phone, will help monitor electricity usage, turn those left on lights off and help you stay on top of your power usage.
However, older kitchens can still benefit from this new technology with the addition of smart devices as you go through a kitchen revamp. Check out these handy kitchen smart gadgets from House Beautiful for inspiration.
There you have it, kitchens of 2021 will not shrink into the background but stand out from the crowd with bold colours, contrasting countertops and a microwave you can talk to.
With streamlined, handleless cabinets that are perfectly designed to maximise space without leaving clutter on the benchtops.
Your kitchen is the heart of your home, get in touch with Cutshop® with your ideas and we will work with you to design your own happiness and create your dream kitchen.
