5 Kitchen Trends to Try in 2021
The need-to-know trends for the new year.
The kitchen is the beating heart of the home, so it's essential that you love yours. Looking to upgrade your kitchen? Take a look at these need-to-know kitchen trends of 2021 before you commit.
1. Natural Textures
Bring nature indoors with this trend. Look for organic materials like stone, slate or wood and apply it to your kitchen backsplash, wall paneling, or arches above doorways. The natural textures will add visual interest to the space and contrast with any smooth surfaces present.
Has your cooker hood become an eyesore? A concealed hood masks what your kitchen has outgrown and gives you the creative freedom to switch things up. Match your cooker hood's cover with the backsplash for a cohesive look or play up the contrast with a homey wood cover.
Tip: Check out our cooker hood guide to learn more about this appliance and how it can elevate your kitchen.
3. Floor-to-Ceiling Storage
Turn a cluttered kitchen into an organised haven with floor-to-ceiling storage options. This functional hack smoothly hides any bulky pots and pans, oversized platters and numerous miscellaneous items. Try sweeping dark wood cabinets that extend from the floor to the ceiling as a standout storage look in a kitchen with a lighter colour theme.
4. Waterfall Islands
This luxury trend is an easy upgrade to turn your current kitchen into your dream one. Waterfall surfaces flow seamlessly from the top of the counter, over the edges and along the sides. You can expect to see this trend highlighted in kitchen islands as it gives the island a grounded look while still simultaneously linking it to the other surfaces in your kitchen.
5. Marble-Clad Surfaces
It's marble-ous. This year, kitchens are saying yes to everything marble. This smooth surface is both functional and fashionable – it can handle everyday wear and tear, and look good doing it. Pair marble worktops with an all-marble backsplash for a sharp and unified aesthetic.
