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Top 12 Kitchen Trends For 2020

Technology, the economy, and the environment are all influencing contemporary interior design. Read on to discover the top 12 kitchen trends for 2020 to help you create a new look or update an existing one in your home.

Top 12 kitchen design trends for 2020

1. Go, go accent green

Echo the trend for eco-friendly features and bring the outside world in by introducing plenty of green accents to your space. Simply decorate a wall forest green, or accessorise a room with your favourite plants. For a new renovation, ask your builder to fit paintable cabinets so you can select a shade of your choice.

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2. Choose natural hues

Wood features continue to make us feel cosy and comfortable in the home. So, it comes as no surprise that adding touches of timber remains an inspiration for interiors in 2020. Our oak-trim effect cabinets allow you to combine a warm natural look with pale tones, creating a clean and snug feel.

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3. Layer texture with texture

Get creative by mixing contrasting materials and finishes to add visual interest to any space. This can be achieved by switching handles with a more tactile counterpart, like our knurled-effect designs. Or for a completely new look, opt for super matt cupboards with glossy counters for a striking statement.

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4. Cut back on profiles

The search for respite from our busy schedules has resulted in interiors becoming more pared-back and minimal. This means we are embracing thinner profiles to declutter our spaces. Ultra-thin counters are a great substitute to chunky designs with compact laminate offering the thinnest options in our range.

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Glendevon Gloss White with Concrete Accent

5. Opt for urban accents

Concrete patterns are here to stay thanks to enhanced printing techniques and the growth of Britain’s urban landscapes. Concrete-effect cupboards are the latest addition to our collection, whilst floors, countertops and backboards offer a quick fix for those sprucing up their current room with metropolitan features.

Calacatta Marble backboard Greenwich Graphite

6. Pattern up your walls

Decorative wall covers are making a comeback, and the best way to introduce this 2020 trend is with a statement backboard. From encaustic designs to marble-effects and bright metallic too, these embellished borders offer a time-saving alternative to tiling, and can draw the eye through a room – great for compact spaces.

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7. Glaze with gloss

The luxe look takes a leap forward as pale shades and plenty of glazed features revive this popular trend into the new year. Glass-fronted cupboards in clear or frosted finishes can be a simple addition to an existing look. For those creating a new design, our mirror gloss kitchens will create a showstopper in luxury design.

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8. Add handcrafted furniture

In an appeal to minimise waste, more homes are recreating the look of freestanding kitchen furniture, or adding bespoke features to use up excess materials. Within small spaces, incorporate open shelving, or in large areas, dressers and freestanding kitchen larders offer a handcrafted and homespun effect.

9. Embrace aged metals

Reclaimed and recycled elements are a growing feature for interiors, and aged metals will come to the fore during 2020. Polished chrome will be replaced with tarnished brass or copper effects. This look is most popular amongst cupboard fixtures, with antique, pewter and aged brass finishes available in our range.

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Pebble grey shaker kitchen with inset units incorporating a double oven. Kitchen island with cabinet storage.

10. Explore new neutrals

Neutral tones still top the charts when it comes to our favourite interiors thanks to its versatility for creating a complementary palette. For the coming year, we migrate from chalky colours to focus more on stone-like effects, like our new pebble shade, available with Fairford, Chelford and Clerkenwell Gloss.

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Make a statement with the bold hue of this charcoal Shaker-style door, which is 19mm thick and has a wood grain effect finish

11. Take a walk on the dark side

Dark tones will reign in 2020 when it comes to creating a signature look that makes a dramatic statement. Choose dark-grey cupboards in a large space, like our Fairford Charcoal, which will make the room feel more enclosed for a cosier ambience. In a small area, mix and match these blackened shades with white units to break up banks of colour and make it feel less crowded.

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12. Switch to handle-free

Handleless designs are the future for minimalistic interiors offering a hygienic and hassle-free choice when it comes to cleaning. With handgrips used frequently in a cooking space, it is important to keep them sanitary, which can be achieved with less work. The sleek appearance of integrated handle doors also makes them a great choice for creating a contemporary look.

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