WARM UP YOUR
kitchen for winter Cosy kitchen warmth is the haven most people look for when winter bites. So, it’s important to plan carefully when a hibernation transformation is on the drawing board. HOT WATER ON DEMAND
To help renovators achieve kitchen comfort here are some ideas from leading UK kitchen retailer, Wren Kitchens. They are aimed at enhancing style and adding flair to that all important space.
As chilly mornings and dark evenings bring a sense of urgency, upgrading to a boiling hot water tap will be a life changer – instant cuppa! Energy efficient, they free up worktop space, removing the need for a kettle and they save precious time for those with busy lifestyles.
GREY AS A TEXTURE Grey is an iconic and timeless kitchen colour; however, we’re talking about a new dynamic, textured shade which comes in the form of grey woods, stones, steels, concretes and aged metals, offering a vigorous finish to kitchen space. Wonders of the natural world offer a moody range of greys to suit industrial or glam style kitchen designs. Grains and textures such as washed concrete, metallic slate and smoked oak are on-trend especially when paired with stainless steel units. A mix of colours, such as rose reds, greens, blues, oaks and rich woods, can bring the design to life. Try accessorising with concretecoloured crockery or grey, textured soft furnishings.
STANDOUT FEATURE UNITS Who doesn’t need plenty of good storage? A bespoke feature dresser can act as an extra station when more storage is needed and can be a display cabinet too! www.southmagazine.co.nz
THE NEW MOODY BLUE
Designed with plate racks, deep cupboards or feature glass shelving, this example is practical but also creates a real focal area in your kitchen. On trend are metal framed units with textured glass coloured in a contrasting shade so it stands out from your other units. Cabinetry lights create a cosy atmosphere – ideal when you wake in the mornings and can’t bear bright lights or you are winding down on an evening.
KEEPING IT CLEAN Now, more than ever, it’s important to keep those bugs at bay and
the kitchen is an essential space to keep uncluttered and clean. As worktops make up a large proportion of the kitchen, it’s important to get it right. Non-porous designs create a hygienic surface and will inhibit the growth of bacteria or its transfer on to foods and objects. Sleek, handleless kitchen designs offering a sense of minimalism are easier to clean – with no grooves or handles you’re done with one clean swoop! Integrated appliances such as induction hobs and hidden extractors create a sleek look and the flush design means they can be wiped them down effortlessly.
Classic blue was the colour of the year for 2020 and is still a very popular kitchen option. In particular, we love the new blue. It’s deeper and darker with more focus on deep teal hues. Creating a sense of grandeur and calm in any space, this colour palette offers a crisp, clean look and works beautifully with a strong contrast of marbled quartz worktops and brass taps and handles. The bolder hues are perfect for classic kitchens, but the season also sees interesting mixes of blues with greys and concretes in industrial settings. Grey units are the perfect backdrop for deep blue walls or splashbacks – for the ultimate look, add a rustic brick feature wall. south | april 2021 | 29
