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Kitchen Trends

Creating a Linear kitchen

Combining clean lines and smart storage, the Linear look brings sleek, pared-back style to a space. Read on to see how you can introduce this ultra-modern trend into your home.

How to create the Linear look

There are many ways of channeling the Linear trend to create an effortlessly stylish room, whether you have limited space or an open-plan area. Below are some design suggestions to help you get started.

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Keep it neutral

Shades of white and grey are the go-to colours for Linear designs, offering a simple foundation to build upon in this understated look. For a bolder choice that works best in an open-plan space, opt for charcoal – our darkest tone.

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Mirror-like materials

High-sheen features, such as quartz counters flecked with mirrored chips or gloss-fronted cupboards, send light cascading around a room, adding to the sense of modernity associated with this trend. It will also make a space appear larger.

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Futuristic highlights

Metallics can be introduced through decorative details, such as plinths and trims, to accentuate the geometric patterns this trend is renowned for. Add finishes in black or copper for bonus style points.

Unbroken lines

Smooth, uninterrupted lines – both up and across walls – accentuate any size space and evoke seamless modern living. A mix of tall cupboards, wide drawers, and thin-profile work areas can be used to achieve this effect.

Handleless by design

Enhance the slimline Linear feel by going handleless for a free-flowing look. Alternatively, trim-style grips can create a similar pared-back effect, whilst offering extra purchase for multi-generational homes.

Plenty of lighting

Contemporary touches, such as LED strips underneath work areas, create ambiance in a space, and emphasise those vertical and horizontal design features. Plinth lights can also be used to create a floating look or to accentuate a dramatic floor.

Customise Linear in your home

Transform your kitchen with elements of the Linear trend by getting inspired by any of these four design ideas.

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Go for glass

Adding glass fronts can help to break up a bank of cupboards, and adds a reflective material that bounces light around a space. It also provides a place to display your favourite crockery and glassware.

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Move on up

Transform a small or awkward space by adding tower furniture to create room for storing everyday essentials, whilst taking up less floor space. These tall units can also be used to house integrated cooking equipment for an ultra-modern look.

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Design inside

Keep things organised with integrated accessories that maximise cupboard space and ensure contents are within easy reach. A choice of colours is available, including a new anthracite shade, which can create a unified look inside and out.

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Smooth and slimline

Corner posts can be used to create a wraparound effect on island corners, softening the edges for a seamless look. To accentuate this pared-back style, choose a counter in a slim finish and simple, square edge.

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