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HOW TO ACHIEVE AN ON-TREND KITCHEN
Simon Temprell, interior design manager at Neptune, gives his sage advice 1. There is a renewed interest in dark, rich, cocooning colours, such as navy, chocolate, charcoal and inky green.
2. Use two colours on kitchen cabinetry by mixing timber with
painted elements, for example. Kitchen islands can be painted in a contrasting colour from the rest of the cabinetry, or base cabinets might be a different colour from those above. It can also be very effective to paint a contrasting colour on the interior of cabinets and drawers to create interest every time you open something up. 3. For dramatic effect, combine rich colours such as teal and chestnut with antique brass or copper hardware. Navy and Old Rose also make a well- balanced scheme that’s strong but softened by warm pink tones.
COLOUR SCHEMING Kitesgrove (above) and Tomas Kitchen Living (below) suggest sophisticated kitchen palettes
Colour palette is possibly the most defining feature of a kitchen. At Cambridge-based Tomas Kitchen Living, founder and director Tomas Hinton says that pink is the latest on-trend colour for kitchens. “Like most of our colours, the pink we use – called Poppyfield Pink – is inspired by my father and grandfather’s abstract oil paintings. It’s a very subdued and sophisticated colour – almost neutral. Surprisingly to some, it works well with many other shades.” Tomas continues: “Saying that, I advise customers to choose colours they’ve always loved… be inspired by trends, but don’t follow them slavishly! Changing a kitchen is not like changing clothes, so if you are unsure about colour on your cabinets, a wise move may be to add colour to walls or soft furnishings instead.”
designing a kitchen, it is important to balance the overall aesthetic with functionality, especially when it comes to a smaller space. “Creating a kitchen with cabinetry that spans from floor to ceiling means each centimetre is well-considered to provide hard-working storage, freeing up the rest of the space for open-plan living.” She adds: “Architectural detailing and quality materials, such as marbled walls and counters, can transform the feel of a kitchen. The interior architecture of a space helps to create the narrative of the home as well as defining and elevating its identity. The introduction of natural materials in a kitchen, like marble, creates a warm but sophisticated feel – and can be included in smaller areas for a touch of personal style, or in a more significant way for an immersive yet quiet luxury.”
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