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THE KITCHEN FORECAST
from ele HOME Issue 4
Kitchens are the heart of the home and can reveal a lot about those that live there. More than ever before we are seeing kitchens become a more personalised space with the use of bold colour, curves, and clever storage ideas. ele HOME takes a look at the 2022 kitchen forecast.
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@homewithhelenandco @paintthetownpastel
Pastels
Pastels are back! The revolt against all white kitchens continues with the trend towards using more colour in our kitchens not losing steam. Not since the 1950s have we seen so much colour in our homes and pastels, once reserved for the bedroom, are blooming into our kitchen design. Candy pinks and apricots, sunny yellow, and sorbet blues and greens, you name it, anything goes.
@lucyslaneportfairy
Personalised Charm
Kitchen design is becoming a much more considered and eclectic space. We will continue to see more personalised spaces that display our individuality but also create a charm and a cosiness. Treasured vintage pieces such as paintings and ceramics, mixed with natural linens to create individualised kitchens that are anything but cookie cutter. The use of colours in cabinetry will be another trend that helps bring your own personal style to your kitchen space.
Calm
@cedarandsuede
The pandemic has heightened our sense of home as our safe place. We are seeking calm, nurturing spaces more than ever. This means clean lines, muted colours, and lots of storage to keep spaces clutter free. Colours such as soft greens connect us back to nature, while all white kitchens offer simplicity and a classic timelessness.
@cedarandsuede
@bay_beachouse
Organic
We will continue to see organic forms, such as curves, used in our kitchen design in 2022. Think recycled materials, concrete and wooden benchtops, lots of foliage, wooden beams and shelving, and pendant lights made from natural materials. The interest in sustainable products and eco-friendly appliances is constantly growing and we will see a real switch over the next few years to use kitchen products that are kind on the earth.
