What are the latest trends in kitchen design?
Trends in design, like fashion, personal tastes or lifestyles, evolve and change as time goes by. The new ideas of color combinations or different materials and structures are adjusted to needs, both social and functional, to create spaces that seek the balance between comfort, aesthetics and functionality. There are several essential factors, such as linearity, differentiation by color blocks, which must be as ergonomic as possible, creating natural spaces mixing textures.
The latest trend in kitchens is more height, high ceilings for more storage capacity, hinged or folding doors, that is, to facilitate access, and different types of lighting depending on the width of the space and the opaque or glass material of the lower shelves.
It is also necessary to pay special attention to the countertops, as it is one of the main elements for a kitchen to be truly elegant and have a distinctive touch. A few years ago the robust very thick countertops were the trend but now the feeling of lightness is sought with a thickness of no more than 2 cm. Porcelain or granite countertops are a safe bet, with a smooth or bush hammered finish. The countertops are one of the biggest challenges when it comes to furnishing a kitchen, because in addition to supporting daily use, stains and bumps, they must be resistant to high temperatures and scratching to avoid damage. Regarding the sinks, what is ideal if you do not lack space are the stainless steel double sinks, with integrated accessories.
Minimalism is always very present in interior design, the simplicity of structures to design kitchens that appear and disappear. This is achieved with retractable doors to integrate the appliances behind doors, it is very attractive and useful when it comes to integrating it with the living room. Decorative lamps are one of the most personal elements when choosing and have a great decorative force. Hanging lamps are fashionable this year. In addition, a tasteful kitchen should not miss the ecological details and provide a pleasant atmosphere.
It has been a long time since the kitchen stopped being the forgotten room, now it is a social area that normally includes a living and dining area. It is vital to take advantage of the spaces to create leisure opportunities in our kitchens and more importantly, moments to remember with our guests.