While there is always change in kitchen design ideas, certain trends are going out of style rather rapidly. Several of the fads that were once fashionable are becoming old-fashioned, which is giving rooms a retro and outdated vibe.
Check out our tips to ensure your kitchen can enjoy added style but retain its classic charm for years to come!
Artificial materials for your countertop
The growing use of artificial kitchen countertops can be attributed to the inexpensive price and low demand for upkeep. But these days, organic supplies are becoming more popular in kitchen decor.
Natural materials give interiors a distinct appearance and texture, while also providing the feeling of the outside coming in.
Larger slabs such as marble or soapstone are preferred countertop materials, as these are long-lasting and beautiful to behold. What’s more, organic materials simply fit better in modern households.
Taps with bright colours
Vibrant taps, such as bold yellow or garish red, came and went fast in kitchen design. For an extra contemporary appearance, ditch chrome and try classic metals and colours like matte black or copper as suitable replacements.
If you’re thinking of bringing in colour, consider using decorative pieces like flower vases, fruit bowls, or interesting artwork that add vibrancy and can be switched and changed whenever you want.
Don’t just ‘follow the trends’ when choosing your kitchen mixer tap as every home is different and requires a certain requirements, styles and finishes.
Plain wooden cabinetry and drawers
In many homes, we often settle for “good enough” and leave the cabinetry and drawers looking much the same as when we moved in. Plain brown wood is often the style of the time, but it shouldn’t be this way.
Cabinets and drawers can be sanded and painted and you’d be shocked at how different a kitchen feels with new colours introduced.
Furthermore, don’t stop with the colours, as the knobs and handles can also need to be updated to add more freshness to the room. Either go wild and add a different handle to each cabinet, or keep things civilised with a uniform look for every selection.
Vintage tiling in some areas
Retro designs for kitchens have been revived well enough at times, but this doesn’t mean that every old-school trend is in vogue!
A tiled countertop was considered chic many decades ago, but these quickly went out of style due to being difficult to clean and the grout wearing away.
Tiles still have their place, with tiled backsplashes looking fantastic and striking in many kitchens.
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