Ulster Tatler – June 2019

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A RECIPE FOR A GREAT KITCHEN

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This month we take a look at some of the hottest trends in

kitchens at the moment.

Decades ago, the kitchen was hidden in the back of the house.

It was a place where meals were prepared and dirty dishes

were washed. Fast forward to 2019 and the kitchen has a much

different role. Today, the kitchen is the focal point of the home,

the place that brings everyone together at the start of the day

or after a long day way. Now instead, the kitchen is paraded in

all its beauty and warmth at the very center of the house.

Kitchens have changed a lot over the decades and planning for

your kitchen remodel is very important. Technology advances

and changing social dynamics have contributed greatly to the

rise of the modern kitchen. There is a far bigger focus on open

concept homes that revolve around the kitchen so everyone

can be together. As with any modern design trend, clean and

simple styles have become favorites for homeowners with

natural light becoming an essential aspect of the overall look

and function of the kitchen space.

Here are some of the top trends in kitchen design that are

big in 2019.

Clever storage solutions

People are now starting to gravitate towards concealed and

clean integration in kitchen design, with maximised and clever

storage solutions.

Cabinet Colours

Although white cabinets are a classic look that can be used in

almost any kind of kitchen style, we are slowly starting to see

them fade out. We expect white to start declining in popularity

throughout 2019 .To break up the all-white kitchen expect to

see islands in a variety of different paint colors or wood stain

colors. The mixing of finishes create a needed accent piece and

additional pops-of-color for the brave of heart. Dark kitchen

cabinets portray elegance and a deep rich luxurious atmosphere.

Single Level Multipurpose Kitchen Islands

Kitchen islands are no longer an afterthought or something

small to squeeze into the space. They have become focal

points and the hub of the kitchen. One of the changes emerging

is the single level larger sizing, serving multiple uses; especially

since we are seeing less wall cabinet space in kitchen design.

The kitchen island is meant to create an impact, and its design

must make a statement.

Backsplash Trends

Backsplashes can be a fun part of the house to decorate.

However, these tile backsplashes in kitchens always seem to

have new trends and styles. With all the constant change, who

can keep up? We are here to help, with your guide to 2019

backsplash trends and styles.

Coffee Machines

Coffee machines come in all shapes and sizes and they have

become an essential part of the modern kitchen.

Pewter and Gunmetal Hardware

Pewter and gunmetal are the trends that are really in. They’re

not as harsh as matte black or as specific as brass or gold, but it

gives fixtures some texture and depth.

Open Shelving

A big trend at the moment is replacing kitchen upper cabinets

with metal, wood or glass shelving. Inspired by hotel and retail

spaces, this adds to the overall bold statements many want to

make in their homes, forgoing the minimalism that was popular

in years past.

Coloured upholstery

In 2019 we are officially closing the door on pure white kitchens.

Even if it’s just one element of accent color -- blue counter

stools, a patterned roman shade or powdered coated island

pendants–pops of color will be sneaking into the pure white

blank slate of kitchens past.