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5 Gorgeous Kitchen Styles for 2020 & Beyond
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When it comes to planning a new kitchen, many of us have our dislikes nailed, however it’s the wish list that can leave us stumped. Do you want an island that you can sit around, or one that’s purely a workstation, for example? Have you considered if you’re looking for sleek, trend-led surfaces, or easy-to-manage, wipeable ones that are more likely to suit your busy lifestyle?
It pays to spend time thinking about what you want and need from your new space and how you will use it (as well as admiring inspiring kitchen schemes), so that you can hone in on that wish list and get the very best from your new space.
To save you valuable planning time, we’ve curated a gorgeous collection of kitchen styles and pinpointed their key features to help you stay ahead of the style curve for this year and many more to come.
It pays to spend time thinking about what you want and need from your new space and how you will use it (as well as admiring inspiring kitchen schemes), so that you can hone in on that wish list and get the very best from your new space.
To save you valuable planning time, we’ve curated a gorgeous collection of kitchen styles and pinpointed their key features to help you stay ahead of the style curve for this year and many more to come.
1. Contemporary Entertaining
Entertaining at home has become big news this year and is likely to be an ongoing trend for a long while yet, so, if you’re keen to create a chic, yet sociable kitchen, getting the layout right is key. Include an island or peninsula unit to zone off the cooking area from the dining spot, and you’ll create an inviting space where family or guests can interact with the cook without fear of getting in the way.
A sociable layout is also ideal for showing off cooking skills, particularly if you’ve splashed out on professional-style appliances, such as an induction cooktop or cooktop with a wok burner.
Stylist’s tip: For a sleek, contemporary look that will last, go for matt-black cabinetry, and combine with timeless surfaces, such as a marble-effect splashback and a rich timber benchtop.
Entertaining at home has become big news this year and is likely to be an ongoing trend for a long while yet, so, if you’re keen to create a chic, yet sociable kitchen, getting the layout right is key. Include an island or peninsula unit to zone off the cooking area from the dining spot, and you’ll create an inviting space where family or guests can interact with the cook without fear of getting in the way.
A sociable layout is also ideal for showing off cooking skills, particularly if you’ve splashed out on professional-style appliances, such as an induction cooktop or cooktop with a wok burner.
Stylist’s tip: For a sleek, contemporary look that will last, go for matt-black cabinetry, and combine with timeless surfaces, such as a marble-effect splashback and a rich timber benchtop.
2. Family Focused
Family kitchens are often the control centre of the home, seeing activity from dawn to dusk, so a calming colour palette is often what’s needed to slow down the pace. Look to relaxing coastal colours and textures for inspiration, such as soothing blues and breezy wicker, while warm woods are always a welcoming addition.
Practicality is essential in family kitchens too, with robust door handles and easy-to-maintain benchtops being top priorities. Consider opting for a one-piece, glass splashback that’s free of any grout lines, making cleaning a breeze.
Stylist’s tip: Conjure up a laidback holiday vibe for everyone to enjoy with accessories such as wicker pendants and cool plantation-style shutters.
Family kitchens are often the control centre of the home, seeing activity from dawn to dusk, so a calming colour palette is often what’s needed to slow down the pace. Look to relaxing coastal colours and textures for inspiration, such as soothing blues and breezy wicker, while warm woods are always a welcoming addition.
Practicality is essential in family kitchens too, with robust door handles and easy-to-maintain benchtops being top priorities. Consider opting for a one-piece, glass splashback that’s free of any grout lines, making cleaning a breeze.
Stylist’s tip: Conjure up a laidback holiday vibe for everyone to enjoy with accessories such as wicker pendants and cool plantation-style shutters.
3. Refined Scandi
The Scandinavians have been influencing our interior spaces for many years, thanks to their love of functional yet beautifully crafted designs, and the kitchen is the perfect place to practice this inspiring aesthetic. Here, clean, crisp-white cabinetry and benchtops have been teamed with touches of warm timber for a simple yet sophisticated scheme, while every area is carefully planned and considered, resulting in a timeless space that’s utterly functional.
Consider adding some interest to an all-white scheme with a tiled splashback that provides subtle pattern and texture behind the appliances, while slim benchtops encourage a sleek finish.
Stylist’s tip: Look out for unique, eye-catching design features that will spice up a tranquil scheme, such as open timber cubbyholes for displaying fun arrangements, cafe-style bench dining and an on-trend barn door.
The Scandinavians have been influencing our interior spaces for many years, thanks to their love of functional yet beautifully crafted designs, and the kitchen is the perfect place to practice this inspiring aesthetic. Here, clean, crisp-white cabinetry and benchtops have been teamed with touches of warm timber for a simple yet sophisticated scheme, while every area is carefully planned and considered, resulting in a timeless space that’s utterly functional.
Consider adding some interest to an all-white scheme with a tiled splashback that provides subtle pattern and texture behind the appliances, while slim benchtops encourage a sleek finish.
Stylist’s tip: Look out for unique, eye-catching design features that will spice up a tranquil scheme, such as open timber cubbyholes for displaying fun arrangements, cafe-style bench dining and an on-trend barn door.
4. Healthy & Wholesome
Okay, so we all know how a lush green colour palette can lift your mood, however, can a kitchen actually encourage you to live a healthier and more wholesome lifestyle, too? Absolutely! It’s all in the planning. Create dedicated food-prep areas next to easy-to-grab fruit and vegie storage, along with accessible shelves for jars of food, and you’ll be encouraged to add more fresh produce, as well as nuts, seeds and pulses, to your dishes.
An efficient kitchen layout is also key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Why? Well, if your kitchen is cluttered or lacks enough benchtop space for more than one person to cook in, then you’re likely to reach for the takeaway menu. However, if you have a kitchen with clear, well-defined zones for food prep, cooking and washing-up, you’ll feel more inclined to cook up your own delights.
Stylist’s tip: Create a fresh herb station along a windowsill or on a shelf, which will add colour and aroma to your space, as well as adding fresh additions to your meals.
Okay, so we all know how a lush green colour palette can lift your mood, however, can a kitchen actually encourage you to live a healthier and more wholesome lifestyle, too? Absolutely! It’s all in the planning. Create dedicated food-prep areas next to easy-to-grab fruit and vegie storage, along with accessible shelves for jars of food, and you’ll be encouraged to add more fresh produce, as well as nuts, seeds and pulses, to your dishes.
An efficient kitchen layout is also key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Why? Well, if your kitchen is cluttered or lacks enough benchtop space for more than one person to cook in, then you’re likely to reach for the takeaway menu. However, if you have a kitchen with clear, well-defined zones for food prep, cooking and washing-up, you’ll feel more inclined to cook up your own delights.
Stylist’s tip: Create a fresh herb station along a windowsill or on a shelf, which will add colour and aroma to your space, as well as adding fresh additions to your meals.
5. Café Culture
Hip and funky cafés have sprung up in every neighbourhood, taking on the edgy industrial look that we’ve all come to love… and giving it a twist with earthy hues, luxe details and touches of metallics. So, if you’ve fallen for this contemporary café charm, as well as their delicious treats, why not try recreating this welcoming ambience in your own home? One thing is for sure, you know it’ll encourage guests to linger for longer!
Contrasts are the key to this look – think cool, black cabinetry next to richly grained wood cupboards, while raw construction materials also play a big role in inspiring the surfaces and accessories, such as concrete-effect benchtops and metal bar stools.
Stylist’s tip: Brass, copper or gold design details, such as light fittings and cupboard handles, will ensure this warehouse-inspired look is far from rustic and grubby.
Book in for a virtual design consultation. Bunnings kitchen design consultants are available for a virtual consultation to help you design your perfect kitchen. Click here for more information.
Tell us: Which kitchen look for 2020 has caught your eye and why? Share with your fellow readers in the Comments section below.
Hip and funky cafés have sprung up in every neighbourhood, taking on the edgy industrial look that we’ve all come to love… and giving it a twist with earthy hues, luxe details and touches of metallics. So, if you’ve fallen for this contemporary café charm, as well as their delicious treats, why not try recreating this welcoming ambience in your own home? One thing is for sure, you know it’ll encourage guests to linger for longer!
Contrasts are the key to this look – think cool, black cabinetry next to richly grained wood cupboards, while raw construction materials also play a big role in inspiring the surfaces and accessories, such as concrete-effect benchtops and metal bar stools.
Stylist’s tip: Brass, copper or gold design details, such as light fittings and cupboard handles, will ensure this warehouse-inspired look is far from rustic and grubby.
Book in for a virtual design consultation. Bunnings kitchen design consultants are available for a virtual consultation to help you design your perfect kitchen. Click here for more information.
Tell us: Which kitchen look for 2020 has caught your eye and why? Share with your fellow readers in the Comments section below.
- This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
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I like 3 best, but the others are interesting. I really hope that black goes out of fashion soon.