The Year of the Kitchen - Brandt Design 2022 Trends

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Brandt Design, leading experts in the design and conception of bespoke kitchens and living spaces for the luxury market pinpoint the latest in interior design to provide its own trends forecast, so you can discover the most innovative ways to create your dream kitchen in 2022.

“2022 is definitely set to be ‘the year of the kitchen’ as the design possibilities extend to all areas of the home with bespoke fitted furniture, rich finishes and special effects answering the demand for creative kitchen living. We are seeing that home-owners are increasingly keen to commission spaces which combine high fashion colours with personalized designs which are in perfect harmony with architectural details for a ‘meant to be’ feel. Going forwards we anticipate that the most appealing kitchens will be those with a unique dynamic, anchoring and supporting family life in a progressive and elegant way” saysJulia Steadman, Commercial Director at Brandt Design.

FLUID FOCUS: The desire for multi-faceted and tailored spaces is leading to an increasing appreciation of both open-plan and broken-plan kitchen schemes alongside a willing to rip up the rule book. Large connected spaces bring the best in contemporary kitchen living environments with island seating, separate dining tables, standalone bar areas and a matching family cinema rooms, if required. This fluidity is enhanced by a new lightness of touch with colours in pale greys and greens and rich wood veneers. Adding individuality into the kitchen space is coming through loud and clear in 2022. Kitchen specialists set to deliver even more design expertise when sourcing lighting, seating and Wifi enabled appliances for a complete lifestyle solution which extends far beyond the traditional cook zone.

BEAUTY WITH UTILITY: Levelling up the practical areas of the kitchen is a key theme for 2022 as homeowners continue to invest in bespoke boot rooms and utility areas. Laundry management will be enhanced by a new generation of eco-conscious appliances to manage water effectively whilst caring for clothes. The ability to configure the laundry room to include an extra washer or dryer is leading to ever greater personalisation to areas adjacent to the kitchen, allowing for greater flow to the garden, home office or living areas so that space-planning and bespoke fitted furniture are even more important.

WONDER WORKTOPS: Increasing the functionality of kitchen living relies strongly on versatile and durable surfaces to protect units as well as providing ample work space for the keen home chef making the worktop the jewel in the crown of the 2022 kitchen. You have the option of mixing and matching a range of beautiful natural and manmade surfaces throughout the kitchen suite, so that if you want a different look and feel for the utility room go for it. Surfaces are now a key component of setting the tone in the kitchen, with the ability to elevate a simple island design into a designer statement. Fusing aesthetics with practicality to withstand heavy daily use, the latest generation of quartz worktops are the ideal solution for busy kitchen lovers – offering the timeless appeal of marble with fuss-free cleaning. Classic black, white and grey will be failsafe choices for clean lines with contemporary appeal.

SOPHISTICATED STYLING: Driven by a desire to upgrade and future-proof the forever home, the 2022 kitchen blends comfort, style and practicality with intelligent appliances. As home tech leads to a greater home integration, we are seeing further refinement in kitchen storage to hide and reveal flat screens, tuck away utensils under the hob or to create designated areas for home bars or coffee stations. Luxe finishing touches continue to be all-important from a visual and tactile point of view with glass splashbacks and gunmetal accessories bringing a modern edge to classic painted kitchens.