Kitchen trends

Calm Luxe Kitchen Trend

Inspired by understated luxury, the Calm Luxe trend brings a relaxed and pared-back feel to a space using delicate tones and pale stone finishes. Follow the tips and advice below to discover how to introduce this look into your home.

How to create the Calm Luxe look

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Subtle hues

Creating a calming ambience is a key part of the Calm Luxe trend. Use soft, neutral shades, such as white, cream and grey, which will make the most of natural light for a bright and open feel. Or, choose a stony shade like pebble, for a more humble effect.

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Luxurious materials

Accentuate the serene scheme with slender counters, which have a minimal appearance that reduces visual clutter. Pair these with refined materials, such as marble-effect and quartz, which have a solid construction that will add to the premium feel of the design.

Delicate details

Enhance the understated theme by choosing light-brass and brushed finishes in a room. This soft tone and muted texture adds a high-end appeal to a space, and introduces warmth to an otherwise neutral design.

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Sleek features

Expand the minimalist theme by choosing multi-functional devices, to reduce the need for other equipment. Slimline options are also a great choice, as they are easy to clean and keep visual distraction to a minimum to maintain that uninterrupted look.

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Deluxe floors

Ensure it is comfortable underfoot by choosing manmade floorboards that can be combined with underfloor heating. Try timber styles, which are a timeless option that bring warmth and well-loved organic character to a space.

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Frosted finishes

Frosted textures have a translucent appearance that diffuses natural light to create a soothing environment. Opt for this finish on glass wall cabinets to keep personal items of sight, whilst letting light flow through for an airy atmosphere.

Customise Calm Luxe in your home

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1. Select a soft grey

Look to cooler hues, like dove-grey, to create a tranquil interior that will remain in fashion for many years to come. Pair this shade with the super-matt finish of our Hockley cupboard doors for a look that is stripped-back and full of zen, while also being easy to wipe clean.

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2. Pick a pebble tone

With a warm hue and pale tone, our new sandstone colour is fast becoming a popular neutral. Available in Clerkenwell Gloss, this style combines a stony appearance with a high-shine finish that will reflect the light, making it a great addition in dark or small rooms.

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3. Move to marble

Featuring a fresh tone and delicate pattern, marble-effect surfaces have a high-end look that can instantly elevate any design. Choose our new, storm-grey marble laminate counter, which combines on-trend grey with a luxe finish that replicates the look of real stone for less.

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4. Maximise on metallics

Brushed-brass accessories re-create the look of precious metals and introduce a premium feel to a space. Choose functional features and handgrips in the same finish, to emphasise the high-end aesthetic of this trend, and to create a cohesive design feature.