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A blast chiller These nifty chillers allow you to safely store cooked and raw foods by rapidly lowering the fridge or freezer temperature. Unlike a traditional fridge or freezer, blast chillers retain the original texture, colour and nutrients in ingredients, and can minimise bacterial growth so food stays fresher for far longer.
A vacuum drawer You can preserve cooked and raw foods for longer and reduce the marinating process for meat from hours to just 10 minutes when using a vacuum drawer. Food is sealed in a special pouch in the vacuum drawer so it is ready for storage or gentle, sous-vide cooking that results in super-tender, moist dishes.
6. Match it with marble Here, flat-fronted black cabinets create a modern kitchen that feels sleek and streamlined. To add texture to the deep-toned surfaces, the designers have teamed the units with a beautifully patterned marble. The glossy finish and stunning veining provide a luxurious contrast to the matt-black surfaces of the cabinetry.
2. Focus on an island If you don’t want to use black throughout your kitchen, try introducing it in smaller doses. Pick a piece of cabinetry and use a dark shade to turn it into a feature. A kitchen island is an obvious choice – this one is painted charcoal and adds a deeper tone to the grey walls and cupboards. If you don’t have an island unit, you could make a feature of a tall cupboard or try painting only the base or wall cabinets black.
14. Location: London, UK Feature: Conventional grey walls and a typical white ceiling – but thanks to fluorescent wall mouldings, this powder room is anything but dull.
Key colours: Dulux’s Shepherd’s Warning (earthy pink), Deep Aqua (dark blue-green), Hothouse Orchid (deep purple), Legendary Lilac (smoky lilac), and Trustee (mid-blue). If you prefer a less-saturated look, pair these colours with whites, such as Dulux’s Casper White Quarter or Natural White. Or for neutrals and greys, turn to Dieskau, Feather Soft or Silver Tea Set. Where to use these colours: A formal living or dining space, bedroom, study, entrance or hallway. Pair colours with: Leather, suede, velvet and plush textiles in deep-jewel tones of ruby, emerald and sapphire. Accessorise them with: Pieces you have a personal connection with, a mix of heirlooms, or collected pieces interspersed with contemporary accessories.
4. From mustard to curry Similarly, this warm colour palette will be a good match for other shades of yellow – such as gold, mustard, saffron, honey and turmeric – to liven up the year. Matt gold is another big trend, and we are also noticing a continued craze for gold fittings and brushed-brass lamps. These will add brilliant bejewelled notes to homes in 2019 and the years that follow.
2. Brunswick green and British racing green Already popular in 2018, green is a colour people still want to see more of, especially with the growing trend of green living. Fir green, the protagonist at last year’s Maison & Objet, has given way to a greyer shade that leans towards khaki. Although greenery can be calming, large swathes painted in British racing green, cedar or moss may be more daring propositions. Can you still have a healthy glow at breakfast against a dark-green background? Nonetheless, green is sure to have its day thanks to the vogue for classic chic.
Bordeaux We have seen it in fashion collections and will now be seeing more of it in interior design. From a dark blood red to almost purple hues, look for bordeaux on walls, velvet seats, daybeds and sofas.
6. From peacock blue to petrol Blue has been a strong presence in decor in recent years, and has by no means left the limelight. In fact, it tends to be the first colour people dare to use when they take the plunge away from white. This year teal, which we have seen over and over recently, has given way to the darker peacock blue. Though take note: subtle variations in shade make all the difference. Petrol blue and grey-based blues with reassuring retro tones have also gained the upper hand. Furthermore, we can count on seeing more ultramarine, bold Klein blue, and even electric navy blue.
Dark walls and Gold ceiling
The lower breakfast table
Lampshades
Floral ideas
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