Colour

Although white will always be a classic colour for kitchen design, homeowners are shying away from bland hues and injecting rich colours, such as warm wood tones and neutrals (eg, greys and blues), into the space to give it a warm, fresh and unique feel. Warm greys paired with camel, rust, tobacco and brown-blacks as well as earthy reds and yellows, are becoming quite popular with people who dare to dream. These rich colours are not like the avocado green and mustard colours from the 1970s. They are rich, moody and work well in home environments where you want a soothing and diverse mix of colours and textures.”

Materials

The materials clients are choosing has changed in recent times. more concrete, stone, copper and granite composite sinks in darker hues of grey, bronze or black. As people set out to personalise their spaces, they seem bored with seeing a white sink all of the time. The rustic home decor trend is waking people up to trying something new and different and that feeling of simplicity can be very calming in a home environment.

Fixtures and Fittings

Vintage light fixtures, including lanterns, pendants and chandeliers, are making a comeback and clients are now looking at retro fixtures with new technology. The internet has helped many people search far and wide for interesting concepts and designs. and that feeling of simplicity can be very calming in a home environment”. Homeowners are running with the ‘less is more’ notion in the master bedroom and opting for more modern and minimalist furnishings. Instead of bold and busy colours, soothing, neutral colour palettes are being widely used now, along with soft fabrics and simple furniture pieces.