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EXPERT ADVICE
Kitchen trends

Getting back to nature is one of the main trends
for kitchens in 2023. With timbers, earthy tones,
warm zoned lighting and a softer look all taking
centre stage in kitchen design, the trend is
moving away from stark minimalism to warmer,
natural looks.

Textured wood finishes or darker kitchen
cabinetry contrasted by veined, dramatic
chunky worktops will be the predominant
design for 2023.
casual yet stylish with most kitchens opting
for breakfast bars and stools or ‘booth’ or
Warm tones banquette seating fixed to an area which takes
Although kitchen designs are very individual, up less space and offers wider options.
the emphasis will be on a darker, yet warmer
feel with black taps, timber wood finishes, Carol Cameron, Senior Sales Designer for Kitchen
glass units and open shelving to give a more International’s Dundas Street studio in Edinburgh,
Bathroom trends Scandi feel, along with chunky matt worktops says: “Kitchen designs continue to veer towards
from more natural materials such as Dekton or
looking less functional and more aesthetic as
Silestone. This simpler look will still include all they extend beyond the cooking areas and into
the latest hi-tech appliances to ensure modern
Luxury and indulgence remain a key theme for Demand for baths is still strong but usually only the living, working and dining rooms.
bathroom trends for 2023 but with the added in one bathroom per house, whereas showers living is easier and more efficient.
aspect of sustainability. Minimum water usage are more popular in every room or en suite. “Top of the list for ‘must-haves’ are drinks
and how the bathroom elements are produced Open plan is here to stay cupboards or specific bar areas, open shelving
is very much at the forefront of new products. Sustainable luxury Open plan kitchen designs complete with and good vented extraction. Like the last few
islands remain the design of choice as family years, the Quooker boiling water taps are top of
“Continuing on the luxury theme, there is a
Minimalism growing call for walk-through dressing rooms life, entertaining and socialising are all blurred the wishlist but now even more multi-functional
Minimalism remains a core value with walk- adjoining bathrooms and bedrooms,” says in this heart of the home. Seating remains – dispensing boiling, chilled and sparkling water.”
in showers, invisible or concealed wastes Nicola Whyte, Sales Designer at retailer and
and built-in wall or vanity units to allow the designer KI Bathrooms.
bathroom to be a retreat rather than just a
functional room. Bathrooms are becoming far “Coupled with a desire for a built-in steam
more sustainable with ways of limiting water bathroom, these are two luxuries many clients
usage, sustainably produced products and are now prioritising. With the clear health
more space and less clutter. benefits of a home steam room, clients want
this located in their own home rather than
Basins are now an object of design with sit-on visiting a spa.”
bowl basins popular, with an added splash of
colour or texture on or round the basin to add Minimalism and lack of clutter has extended to
interest. On the theme of minimalism, the trend bathroom storage, with concealed push open
for taps is to be wall mounted with concealed storage spaces created in the wall to store
working, as they are easier on the eye and cleaning products and toiletries becoming
better for cleaning. sought after.

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