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Want To Give Your Kitchen A New Look?

By Otto On February 21, 2011 Under Humor

If you are thinking that it’s about time you did up your kitchen, or you just fancy changing it slightly, you will be wanting to know some of the latest kitchen design trends. You may just want to make a few cosmetic changes to brighten up your cooking space or you may be looking to create a whole new look.

Color – A very simple tip to change the way your kitchen looks and brighten it up is to paint it a new color that is more fashionable. This is a great way for people who are on a tight budget to give their kitchen a quick makeover and make it look more up to date. Color trends that are popular at the moment include pastel colors like duck egg, mint green, pale lemon and even pale pink. These shades are in keeping with the vintage theme that is popular at this time. If you prefer your kitchen to have a richer, deeper look or are working with wood as a material i.e. flooring, the darker shades of teal blue, raspberry red and olive green are again a good choice at the moment. You can add more splashes of color around your kitchen by choosing accessories and gadgets that pick out your main color theme.

Functionality – Increasingly people want a kitchen that doesn’t just look good but also serves it’s purpose to the best possibilities. Smart storage solutions and clever use of space are key trends in keeping kitchens looking uncluttered and making life easier for the cook. The kitchen design companies keep coming up with clever design quirks that mean every inch of space you have in your kitchen is utilized. These include drawers with different levels of depth, overhead and wall-mounted cabinets and racks and slim-line drawers of all shapes and sizes.

Back To Nature – The natural look is fashionable again with people wanting to create a warm, cozy looking kitchen that is the very heart of the home. The trend towards being more environmentally friendly in the products and materials we use in our homes continues to gather speed. Sustainable bamboo is in favor at the moment as a choice of wood for cabinets, engineered stone for counter tops and reclaimed wood is being used for flooring. LED lighting is in demand and also incorporates the environmentally friendly aspect, helping to save energy and lasting for years.

Themes – The vintage or retro look is well liked right now and can be created with pastel colored paintwork and accessories. This look is particularly suitable for small kitchens and will give your room a clean and bright feel. Vintage artwork and pastel painted wooden furniture can help in developing this theme. The country kitchen theme is also fashionable at the moment and suits bigger kitchens – in this case rich colors and natural materials add to the theme.

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