Cambridge Edition February 2020

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2020 VISION

Black is the new chrome The top-selling Quooker Flex true boiling water tap is now available in black. Hand- crafted black handles work beautifully when paired with black walnut cabinets. Dark islands Add gravity and focus to a room by using a contrasting dark-coloured island to centre the kitchen. Butler’s pantry Internally fitted out with work surfaces and horseshoe- shaped shelving, these replicate the functionality of a traditional walk-in pantry. BRYAN TURNER KITCHENS ON WHAT’S NEW FOR THIS YEAR

“Rich colours marry unexpectedly well in a kitchen”

a cabinet’s interior, or as your palette’s starting point.” For further inspiration, note the latest colours of the year for 2020, which can influence what we purchase for our homes. Dulux is championing Tranquil Dawn (a soft green shade) while Pantone is predicting a bolder Classic Blue. Helen Shaw, director of Benjamin Moore Paint, says both hues work well in a kitchen: “Rich colours marry unexpectedly well within a kitchen setting. These spaces tend to be a busy heart to the home rather than a room for serenity. For many, kitchens are also increasingly becoming places for entertaining, meaning people are seeking a wow factor. Deep green

Top White Heron Regal Select matte paint colour, £23 per 0.94L, Benjamin Moore Paint Left Houghton kitchen, prices vary, Bryan Turner Kitchens

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