The British summertime is well and truly here – about time! – and it brings with it a whole range of fascinating kitchen design trends. As a designer kitchen specialist, you can count on us to have our finger on the pulse, so this week we’re bringing you the hottest trends that are shaking up the world of kitchen design.
These are amongst our favourite styles of kitchen here at Kitchen Design Centre, so we’re happy to see the rest of the nation apparently agrees with us! It’s gaining lots of traction abroad too, taking the Scandinavian design world by storm in recent months.
Industrial kitchens are a distinctive mix of form, function and aesthetics. At heart they’re raw, powerful workhorses, characterised by design details like exposed brickwork and pipes, rustic metals. They’re designed to emulate the image of a traditional factory floor – which explains a lot about why they’re so popular up North, in the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution! Industrial style kitchens look especially imposing in rooms with high ceilings and exposed beams, but even without those elements they’re still an impressive sight, blending beautiful materials like wood, concrete and stainless steel.
One of our recent blog posts goes into full detail about why we love them – but no doubt you get the gist already!
When it comes to colour schemes in kitchens, the growing popularity of grey is hardly surprising. After all, it’s replete with a chic elegance that can give any kitchen a supremely luxurious feel – especially when used with plenty of natural light. It’s also fantastic as a base colour, with a wonderful ability to highlight bolder, accent colours in your kitchen. This opens up a world of design possibilities; you can use grey for your worktops or cabinetry to draw the eye to splashes of colour to a particular appliance, like a ruby-red range cooker.
Meanwhile, copper accents are finding increasing popularity in these more neutrally-coloured kitchens. This can be in the form of copper handles for drawers and cabinets, for example, or beautifully rustic utensils like a copper-coloured kettle – to give your kitchen a touch of old-world charm
If nothing else, the general direction of recent design trends is teaching us that as time goes on, the quality and value of materials is becoming an ever-more important consideration. The clearest example of this is in the rising popularity of quartz worktops.
Once seen as a supreme luxury, quartz worktops are becoming more and more accessible with the development of composite surfaces. Today, manufacturers can provide a wide range of quartz shades and designs to choose from, including those with elaborate swirling details and intricate veins to imitate other natural stone materials. Upgrading your worktops from laminate to quartz and other natural stones can work wonders to give your kitchen a classy, refined feel at only a modest price increase.
One of the fastest-growing trends in 2017, the colour green is making a comeback in a big way. It’s not hard to see why it’s becoming especially popular in the spring and summer, given its associations with fresh life and new beginnings. As a species we also tend to associate it with regeneration and prosperity, which are some lovely and homely connotations for your kitchen to have given its role as the very heart of the home.
There’s no shortage of ways to add a bit of green to your kitchen – although depending on the shade, you may want to keep it restrained, just in case! It can be in the fabrics of your kitchen (like the cushions for your kitchen furniture), the appliances like your ovens or microwaves, or even in the smaller utensils like toasters and kettles. If you fancy it, it can even make an amazing colour for your kitchen cabinets, although unless you’re certain of a vibrant shade it’s always best to err on the side of keeping it neutral.
Maybe you can draw on this summer’s hottest trends for some inspiration for your own kitchen – or maybe you’ve got something completely different in mind! Whatever the case, at Kitchen Design Centre, we’re here to help make your dream kitchen a reality. Feel free to stop by any of our designer kitchen showrooms in Blackburn, Manchester or Colne, where our friendly and talented designers will be on hand for anything you might need.
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Introducing Beth Ainsworth to our Blackburn showroom. Beth brings fresh ideas and plenty of enthusiasm to kitchen design. Off the clock, I’m most likely in the gym.
We’re passionate about tailoring our designs to fit your lifestyle, so whether you want a space to entertain or a family-centric kitchen to spend quality time together, our designers know exactly how to make your dream kitchen a reality.
When you book an appointment, you’ll be introduced to your personal kitchen designer, who will sit down with you in our dedicated meeting space to discuss what you want for your dream kitchen. Then, when you’re happy with the final design, they’ll become your dedicated project manager as they oversee every aspect of the installation, guaranteeing exceptional customer service as we deliver the kitchen of your dreams.
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AS SEEN ON GEORGE CLARKE’S BEAUTIFUL BUILDS: FROM DATED LAYOUT TO DREAM ENTERTAINING SPACE
When Katherine and Andrew purchased their property, they always knew a full renovation would follow.
With both the outdated kitchen and untouched garden requiring significant transformation, the project soon became part of Channel 4’s George Clarke’s Beautiful Builds – it was an opportunity they felt perfectly aligned with their vision for the property.
While searching for a local kitchen specialist, Kitchen Design Centre immediately stood out thanks to its long-standing reputation, glowing customer reviews and welcoming showroom experience.
The brief focused on creating a sleek, contemporary kitchen that would feel open, social and highly functional, while complementing the wider architectural renovation of the home.
The finished design delivers a beautifully balanced space that combines clean lines with luxurious detailing.
One of the standout features is the striking worktop design. The waterfall edge peninsula creates a bold focal point within the room, while the continuation of the material across the side panels introduces a seamless, premium aesthetic.
Functionality was equally important throughout the design process, with carefully considered storage solutions and high-quality appliances helping to simplify everyday living. Among Katherine and Andrew’s favourite additions is the Neff oven, praised for both its versatility and pyrolytic self-cleaning function.
The completed result is a sophisticated contemporary space that completely transforms how the home looks, feels, and functions, perfectly reflecting Katherine and Andrew’s original vision from the moment they moved in.
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SUMMER JUST GOT EVEN BETTER FOR YOUR DREAM KITCHEN!
You don’t have to keep waiting for your dream kitchen. With flexible finance options on kitchens over £20,000, it’s ready when you are. Spread the cost of your kitchen plans and move forward in a way that works for you this summer.
With our exclusive Quooker offer, when you purchase any Quooker Tap and Tank system with a kitchen over £20,000, you’ll receive a FREE Quooker CUBE worth £1,250, plus free installation worth up to £384, and 4 free CO₂ cylinders worth £70. It’s everything you need to enjoy chilled, filtered, sparkling and boiling water straight from your tap.
And when you step into our showrooms, there are even more opportunities waiting for you, including exclusive savings on selected ex-display kitchens and up to 50% off selected stock appliances. Don’t miss this rare chance to secure something special, with design and value combined.
That said, like all great things, these summer offers are only available for a limited time — once they’re gone, they’re gone!
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That’s why we design spaces that bring people together — beautiful, practical, and tailored to you. Whether you’re dreaming of a sleek modern look or a warm, classic feel, we’re here to help you create a kitchen that truly feels like home.
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