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HOWDENS REVEALS THE SPRING/SUMMER KITCHEN TRENDS FOR 2022 Experts at Howdens, the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier, have published a Spring/Summer edit to their popular online Kitchen Trends 2022 Guide, revealing the latest inspiration for fashion-forward homeowners.
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he guide features four trends; ‘Calm Haven’, ‘Sensory Delight’, ‘Elegance’ and ‘Crafted’—with each trend featuring unique tips and tricks on style, colour and finishing features. Howdens has also identified upcoming emerging trends across colours, style, space, and functional features that will shape kitchens of the future. With the continued reign of homeworking as 2022 progresses, Howdens focuses in on making life more
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convenient with multi-functional features and space-saving tricks. The four trends encapsulate sustainability, authenticity, style, and comfort. Tori Summers, Director of Design & Innovation at Howdens, guides you through the key elements of each trend: Calm Haven A s the world outside gets busier in the warm spring /summer months, the ‘Calm Haven’ trend of fers an understated sanctuar y for homeowners to return to after a busy day. To achieve a sense of tranquillity, this trend brings together soft tones, natural textures, and muted finishes to create a calm and soothing atmosphere. The ‘Calm Haven’ look draws inspiration from Scandinavian and Japanese interiors, so it’s all about marrying subdued colours and minimalism with functionality to create a peaceful space. Draw on natural elements with timber and stone-effect counters for added comfort, with chrome or black fittings and handles to help punctuate the pared-back colours.
Sensory Delight Where the ‘Calm Haven’ trend focuses on the tranquil and subdued, ‘Sensory Delight’ is about all things decadent and dramatic. Defined by intense shades and tactile materials, this trend creates a bold and elevated environment for homeowners who want to be inspired by their kitchen. Striking colours are a key element of this trend—charcoals, slate grey, and marine blue form this bold look, while garnet red will really lift
