10 main trends in modern kitchens
If you are going to design your new kitchen, I imagine that you will be looking for new trends and informing yourself until the last moment to have a modern kitchen. It is not every day that you buy a new kitchen, is it?
Well, among the many trends that come and go, there are some that stand out above the rest today and it is these changes, these innovations that we will see. Take note and write down these trends for your new kitchen that we are starting with.
Classic Refreshed Style
Village model kitchen from Arrital Village kitchen catalogue
Classic style but updated contemporary kitchens are very fashionable. They have a warmer and more welcoming character than smooth, fully polished kitchens with straight lines, and they offer more significant decorative versatility than minimalist kitchens. More moldings, more defined edges, warmer, closer. This makes it one of the most sought-after styles for modern kitchens today. Go ahead.
Special bells
Kitchen models from Arrital kitchen catalog Ak_04
It will not be extinguished from the classic stainless steel hoods, but it is true that more and more importance is being given to this element of the kitchen and therefore the range of materials, finishes and designs has been renewed, the range of which is wider and more and more people decide to put a “different” hood in their kitchen.
From metal finishes to glass and in a wide variety of colors and designs, custom hoods are the order of the day.
Take into account the hood of your new kitchen, as it can give it a very different and original touch. It can perfectly become the main focus.
Let's see another trend in the kitchen.
Suspended or semi-suspended islands, bars and offices
Kitchen models from Arrital Kitchen Catalog AkB_08
This is another of the most consistent trends. It is not often seen because suspended or semi-suspended islands do not take advantage of the space below and we cannot afford to waste even an inch in the normal and ordinary kitchens that we all have.
But when it comes to kitchen design, suspended or semi-suspended islands are another clear trend.
It is a purely decorative trend as it does not add anything practical, but it does give a very modern touch to the kitchen, adding lightness as well as design and decoration.
If your kitchen has enough space, explore the possibility of a hanging bench or bar to add character and personality to your kitchen.
Hot surfaces
Arrital kitchen with hanging bar
There are several colors and finishes that are trending in the aesthetic part of kitchens. We have reviewed the colors before recently and the warm ones in terms of finishes have been imposed with great force, as well as the classic lacquered and ultra-refined ones.
Therefore, medium and dark wood tones in furniture and cabinets are a trend in kitchens today as they offer a very warm finish.
Open shelves
Kitchen models from Arrital Kitchen Catalog Ak_05
I can't quite understand how open shelving is so trendy in modern kitchens.
Practical, yes, because you have more everything at hand, but aesthetically I’m done seeing it. Still, there’s no denying that open shelving is a trend in kitchens and it deserves to be on this list of the top 10 trends for kitchens.
Made of wood, metal, combined with furniture or contrasting, the truth is that open shelves offer a different look. Also, how the bottom of the cabinet or the wall looks, makes the kitchens look bigger or at least not too small in some cases.
Be that as it may, take note: open shelving in the kitchen takes a lot of time.
Go ahead.
Double kitchen island
Kitchen models from Arrital Kitchen Catalog Ak_03
As with hanging islands, double islands are not seen in all kitchens because not all of us have the space to put a double island.
However, quality design is a rising trend in kitchens.
And this is not just a decorative or aesthetic issue, by placing two islands the function of the kitchen is expanded and the space remains fluid. A very comfortable and practical kitchen is obtained.
Dark kitchens
Arrital design kitchen
Normally, kitchens are designed in white or very light tones for a practical issue: being able to see food and dirt properly.
Is it true? After all, the kitchen is a workplace where we deal with something extremely important, such as food. It is normal that we want to see a stain immediately, so that we can clean it or treat the food correctly.
Still, dark kitchens have prevailed. And with good lighting, we can work perfectly with the antibacterial and easy-to-clean materials available, without having to resort to a white kitchen.
And when I say dark kitchens, I don't just mean dark woods, no, but even all-black kitchens.
It must be admitted that a black kitchen has a beauty that contradicts the idea that we all have in our collective imagination of a kitchen, making us see the kitchen with new eyes, with curiosity and with a certain admiration.
Front or sill and countertop combination
Italian design kitchen by Arrital Cocinas
To give continuity to the kitchen, combining the front with the same material or finish as the countertop is an excellent solution.
Aesthetically, everything is more integrated, more refined and minimalist.
A trend seen a lot in avant-garde design kitchens, where the front is an extension of the countertop itself, resulting in a seamless, uninterrupted, very modern design.
Contrast countertops
Kitchen models from Arrital Kitchen Catalog Ak_02
Curiously, another trend that hits the hardest and that we can see the most, unlike the previous one, is the strong contrast between the countertop and the furniture or the rest of the kitchen design, making the countertop the absolute protagonist of a kitchen design.
On the other hand, this trend is common sense, since the new or classic materials used to produce quality countertops, such as quartz, marble, ultra-compact or natural stone, among others, have a natural beauty that eventually stands out. So why not take advantage of this and make our countertop stand out even more by creating a contrast with the furniture?
Combination of various materials
Kitchen models from Arrital Kitchen Catalog Ak_04
If we look back, let's say about 10 years, and we see most of the kitchens that we know, they were pretty much all designed with the same materials, right?
Some are white, all white; others are made entirely of wood; others are lacquered, all lacquered; and so on.
Today, the same integral finish of the entire kitchen has given way to greater diversity, and the combination of different materials has become a trend.
This results in a kitchen that is richer in detail, has more personality and is much more personalized.
Wood, stone, ceramics or different metals are the most used; given the many possible variations, today's kitchens have an aesthetic versatility never seen before.
There are more trends and innovations, but these are some of the most important, the most consistent, and the ones that we will (or will not) get tired of seeing. They are here to stay. What do you think? I read you in the comments.
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