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new year is the perfect time to start rethinking home renovations, and when it comes to the kitchen – one of the biggest investments facing a homeowner – it pays to take your time and get it right. Whether you want to create the space of your dreams or simply go for a small update – a new island or countertops, perhaps – it’s worth looking around at emerging trends for inspiration. This year, colour is key and, while neutral shades provide longevity perhaps, there has been a move towards bolder hues for cabinetry – with navy, forest green and even black becoming increasingly popular. Leisha Norman, kitchen designer at Harvey Jones Kitchens, agrees and says: “People seem to be braver than they used to be. Shades of green teamed with warmer taupe tones are popular, with customers moving away from the more neutral shades.” Tomas Hinton at Tomas Kitchen Living, which has a branch in Cambridge, also identifies the same trend: “There is a definite shift away from cooler colours now and many clients are going for bolder and brighter palettes. Our walnut trims look superbly sophisticated against some of our mid-blues and greens.” He also adds that larder storage remains a vital ingredient in the recipe for a perfect kitchen layout. “Our larder drawer features externally presented drawers – which takes the faff out of opening doors to access drawers.” For those after an easy revamp, Ishini Perera, kitchen designer at Neptune Home Cambridge, suggests simply repainting the doors of your cabinets: “This season, we’re turning our attention to colour and how it affects the feel of a room. Colour is the element that brings your home’s foundations to life. Coming soon is our new seasonal shade – saffron – a grounded, warming yellow, which works well as an accent to a neutral base, in
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