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INCOMING TRENDS ADD COLOUR AND TEXTURE TO YOUR KITCHEN THIS SEASON
s always, the change of season has brought a wave of new trends in interiors. Wren Kitchens
predicts that deep green and blue tones will be in vogue: these can be introduced through cabinetry, worktop surfaces and appliances. The team adds that exposed brick will continue to be popular: “Not only does this add an intriguing textural aspect to your kitchen, but also complements a variety of colour schemes, from whites and neutral colours to darks.”
FIRED UP This Alfa Forni oven pairs perfectly with KonigOutdoor’s alfresco kitchen arrangements. Find a selection at Henry Rose Interiors on Cherry Hinton Road
the afternoon and evenings as this will be the time you’re mostly using it. Also think about how much storage you’ll need – and which appliances – as well as practicalities like plumbing, drainage and power. “Make sure you have enough prep, cooking and serving space, too,” adds Gabi. “You don’t want the cooking area in a corner or facing a wall either. As with the hob in your main kitchen, think of placing it in a position that enables you to socialise and take in the view of the garden while you’re cooking.” In terms of brands, Gabi suggests checking out KonigOutdoor. A leading specialist in outdoor kitchens, it’s stocked at Henry Rose Interiors and provides a sophisticated solution for outdoor living, combining luxurious sintered stone surfaces with a durable, weatherproof structure to provide functionality and aesthetic appeal. Comprised of modular units, you can configure these kitchens to suit your space. Gabi suggests teaming KonigOutdoor with weatherproof solutions from brands like Fulgor Milano, Beefeater, Vitrifrigo and Alfa Forni.
have come on leaps and bounds lately, as Gabi Riseley from local firm Henry Rose Interiors explains: “Previously, outdoor kitchens were industrial, with lots of stainless steel. But this has moved to adding sintered stone (a durable and weatherproof material that mimics natural stone) to the external doors, which offers a much more refined and stylish outdoor living space. “After spending all day indoors, having the ability to spend time outside and reconnect with nature has incredible benefits,” she continues. “It can help to decrease the levels of stress hormones in your body and the fresh air can improve your sleep quality, boost your mental health and sense of wellbeing!” If you’re planning a garden kitchen project, Gabi recommends thinking hard about the location – do you want it to be an extension of the indoor kitchen, or a separate entity? Consider whether you intend to use the kitchen all year round (in which case you’ll need a permanent or retractable cover) and which direction your garden faces, monitoring where light hits in
Deep green and blue tones will be in vogue
BRING THE OUTSIDE IN Exposed brickwork can match just about any colour palette
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