Renovating or even updating your kitchen can be a long-drawn process. It could be quite expensive too. It’s therefore recommended that you do not update your kitchen every other year based on what’s in vogue, since they would go out of trend in a year or two and your kitchen would look outdated again. However, not all trends are temporary. There are some that stand the test of time. The following are classic 2019 kitchen makeover trends that you should consider incorporating into your kitchen makeover project.
Integrated Appliances
Integrated appliances have been preferred for quite some time now and it should be so in 2019 and in the coming years too. For instance, there are slim hoods that automatically turn on. Despite being sleek and minimal, these are much stronger compared to the industrial alternatives that were used before. Induction cooktops are becoming popular by the day due to their seamless appearance. In short, appliances need not stick out anymore.
Use of Wood
A kitchen that is connected with nature creates a calming and welcoming environment. Wood is a versatile and timeless material. People with an increasing desire for airier, lighter spaces invariably incorporate wood into the scheme of things. When mixed with white, for a two-toned look, wood would make its presence felt even more. However, its recommended wood is not used for upper kitchen cabinets.
Contrasting Textures
A combination of sleek finishes and textures will pique your interest. Options include mirrored backsplashes with chunky, highly polished Calacatta oro marble tops, or cupboards that have matte fronts and textured bronze inlays. The matte front can sport sandblasted timber for some layered urban glamour.
Digital Technology
Digital technology would continue to usher in unique innovations and pleasures inside the kitchen, providing homeowners specific home appliances that cater to their requirements and tastes. Espresso makers enabled by Wi-Fi would make you cappuccino in the morning even before you are out of bed. Wine technology is metamorphosing from large wine refrigerators to restaurant-quality preservation setups.
Matte Black
Matte black is not going out of fashion anytime soon and will continue to remain the predominant finish for hardware accents, kitchen fixtures, and millwork profile details. In a light-coloured kitchen setup, using black as an accent colour feels fresh. Also, black finishes add some drama and they do that without darkening the kitchen completely. Matte black was once a stark and minimal choice in most modern white kitchens. However, in 2019, it’s being used to add subtle contrast to wood fixtures and other aspects of the kitchen.
Stay Away from Gloss
Glossy finishes are outdated possibly due to the no surface variation. Shiny and bright kitchens were deemed desirable before – but not anymore. If your existing kitchen setup is glossy, you need not bring it down completely. Instead, use some plants to warm up the space. Books and unglazed pottery would help neutralise the bling to a great extent too.
Combine Few Colours
Have a combination of colours in your kitchen. Do not go excessive with any specific colour, and refrain from adding in too many hues at the same time. For instance, too much white could make the kitchen look and feel sterile and boring. On the other hand, a combination of too many colours would give the kitchen a busy and complicated look. The many colours would look like as if the kitchen design was poorly thought out. Therefore, choose two to three colours and use them sensibly.
Natural Stone
If the colours are a bit strong, throw in some stone. A lot of kitchens in 2019 are using natural stone to balance out overpowering colours. There are lots of people using natural stone in their kitchens beyond countertops. Some designers are, in fact, using stone in kitchen ceilings too. Natural stone can be used to even fabricate hood vent covers and drawer fronts.
Concealed Vent
An industrial hood vent would be fine in a restaurant setup. However, in a residential space, a more seamless look would be better. Whether the vent is modern or more traditional in design, the objective is primarily to achieve an artful, quieter look above the oven. Homeowners chasing a modern, cleaner look could resort to alternative elements such as downdraft ventilation.
Contact Kitchen Magic if you’d like professional assistance with setting up your kitchen for 2019.