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Kitchen trends

New Classic Kitchen Trend

The New Classic kitchen trend uses layers of rich colour, authentic materials and aged metals to build a refined and sophisticated look. Read on to see how you can incorporate this heritage-inpsired style in your home.

How to create the New Classic look

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Dark colours

Choose darker, atmospheric shades that take inspiration from stately interiors to bring the New Classic look to life. Think blues, browns, greys, and blacks - all will add depth and character to a space, while creating a bold design statement.

Authentic materials

Materials that are sourced or take influence from nature, like quartz, granite or stone-effect finishes, add authenticity and a premium quality to a design. This refined style will also provide a contemporary touch, bringing this classic look up to date.

Aged metals

Weathered metals, like brushed nickel, copper and on-trend brass pay homage to materials from a bygone era. Opt for finishes with extra texture, like knurling, to add tactile detail and industrious accents within a room.

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Classic cooking

Continue classic tailoring through to cooking equipment by switching to gas stoves or range devices. As the preferred choice of professional chefs, these options will combine function and fashion for consistent results in design and at meal times.

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Hand-crafted features

Classic design is in the detail, so add features that celebrate expert craftmanship, like open-shelving and bespoke wine racks. This will help to transform a classic design into a stand-out kitchen that is completely unique to your home.

Rustic floors

Timber or timber-effect floors offer plenty of character to a design that will complement this refined look. Choose floorboards with a rich and warm tone to add depth and a homely effect that contrasts with the cool, colour palette.

Customise the New Classic trend in your home

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1. Go navy and natural

Offering both depth and richness, choosing navy for your cupboard doors is a great way to begin a New Classic design. Pair this sophisticated shade with our Fairford doors, which have a realistic woodgrain detail that re-creates that premium timber look without the added price tag.

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2. Spice it up with charcoal

Dark, bold colours are a major part of capturing the New Classic trend, so try charcoal for a contemporary choice that offers a smart and sleek look. Pair this shade with our Clerkenwell Super Matt doors, which have a sheen-free finish that adds to the intensity of this daring tone.

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3. Opt for oxidised finishes

Engineered accents add industrialised character to this trend, so be sure to add manmade materials to your design. Featuring mottled warm and cool tones, and a weathered finish that replicates the look of rusted alloys, our oxidised-metal counter is an easy way to dial-up texture for added visual and tactile interest.

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4. Choose black bowls

New Classic relies on robust materials to create a striking look, so choose hardwearing options that will stand the test of time. Granite composite bowls offer durability against heat, scratches and stains, and when combined with a bold tone like black, will create a stand-out feature that will look stylish for years to come.

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