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If you are thinking that it's about time you did up your kitchen, or you just fancy changing it slightly, you will be wanting to know some of the latest kitchen design trends. You may just want to make a few cosmetic changes to brighten up your cooking space or you may be looking to create a whole new look.
Color - A very simple tip to change the way your kitchen looks and brighten it up is to paint it a new color that is more fashionable. This is a great way for people who are on a tight budget to give their kitchen a quick makeover and make it look more up to date. Color trends that are popular at the moment include pastel colors like duck egg, mint green, pale lemon and even pale pink. These shades are in keeping with the vintage theme that is popular at this time. If you prefer your kitchen to have a richer, deeper look or are working with wood as a material i.e. flooring, the darker shades of teal blue, raspberry red and olive green are again a good choice at the moment. You can add more splashes of color around your kitchen by choosing accessories and gadgets that pick out your main color theme.
Functionality - Increasingly people want a kitchen that doesn't just look good but also serves it's purpose to the best possibilities. Smart storage solutions and clever use of space are key trends in keeping kitchens looking uncluttered and making life easier for the cook. The kitchen design companies keep coming up with clever design quirks that mean every inch of space you have in your kitchen is utilized. These include drawers with different levels of depth, overhead and wall-mounted cabinets and racks and slim-line drawers of all shapes and sizes.
Back To Nature - Creating an environmentally friendly home is a trend that is increasing all the time and many people are now turning towards engineered stone for their counters and reclaimed wood for their floors. Being green' has never been more in fashion and this is one trend where you can actually feel like you are also doing some good. LED lights are gaining popularity for their staying power and the fact that they save energy.
Themes - The country kitchen theme remains a prominent trend right now with rich deep color schemes and natural materials at the forefront of this style. The aim is to create a natural looking homely kitchen space that is both cozy and functional. Another fashionable theme is the retro look that is perfectly created with the use of candy colors and accessories that are vintage or just made to look vintage. The retro theme works particularly well for smaller kitchens with the country kitchen style being more suitable for bigger spaces.
