Kitchens
Hot tips and advice on
how to achieve your
dream kitchen
Kitchens
Hot tips and advice on
how to achieve your
dream kitchen
Kitchens
Expert advice
for your dream kitchen
for your dream kitchen
How To Achieve Your Dream Kitchen –
Hot Ideas for 2022
How To Achieve Your Dream Kitchen – Hot Ideas for 2022
There’s a good reason why the kitchen is called the “heart of the home” it’s where we cook, eat, socialize, relax
and even work. The kitchen often has more going on in it than any other room in the house, updating it can make
a real difference to how you feel about your home. Big projects that involve knocking down walls and ripping out
cupboards might be disruptive and costly but can change the way you live by creating extra space for your family and
can ultimately add serious value to your property. If your time or budget limitations mean you are looking to refresh
rather than refurb there are plenty of clever tricks you can use to give your old kitchen a new lease of life. Whatever
you decide, there are a few key things you need to consider.
Colour
Move over grey and white, 2022 is all about colour and the great
thing is you can choose your level. For those looking for a complete
kitchen refurbishment, forest green or midnight blue cabinets can look
spectacular and are very on trend. Soft, light coloured walls in shades
such as dusky pink, cream and sage green help to balance out the
darker tones. Shiny, bright fittings in brass or silver alongside marble
or light quartz worktops will help bounce light around the room.
If you aren’t ready to go the whole hog just yet, there are quick and clever updates you can do with pops of accent colour, giving your kitchen a more modern feel. Botanical fabrics for blinds and tea towels, a mix of colourful chairs, bright appliances or new splashback tiles with interesting patterns will all draw the eye and give the kitchen a fresh, contemporary feel without breaking the bank. Our guide has more tips on how you can use colour cleverly in your kitchen and is free to download.
Smart Storage.
These days there’s no excuse for a cluttered kitchen, even in the smallest of spaces. Whether you want to show off worktops by keeping them clear and looking tidy or space is at a premium in a small kitchen there are plenty of simple ways to keep things organized. These are some of our favourite ideas. Invest in some glass gars – there’s no need to hide away dried food such as pasta, rice and pulses. Storing them on a shelf in attractive glass jars frees up cupboard space and adds a homely touch. 
These days there’s no excuse for a cluttered kitchen, even in the smallest of spaces. Whether you want to show off worktops by keeping them clear and looking tidy or space is at a premium in a small kitchen there are plenty of simple ways to keep things organized. These are some of our favourite ideas. Invest in some glass gars – there’s no need to hide away dried food such as pasta, rice and pulses. Storing them on a shelf in attractive glass jars frees up cupboard space and adds a homely touch.
Magnetic knife bar – worktops can get cluttered very easily, as well as looking untidy it also leaves you less room for food prep. Swap your clunky knife block for a magnetic knife bar. Hooks – these are so simple yet so versatile and as cheap as it comes! Fix hooks on the wall or underneath shelves and cupboards and you can hang whatever you like from them. Mugs, tea towels, utensils, all within easy reach but out of the way!
Magnetic knife bar – worktops can get cluttered very easily, as well as looking untidy it also leaves you less room for food prep. Swap your clunky knife block for a magnetic knife bar. Hooks – these are so simple yet so versatile and as cheap as it comes! Fix hooks on the wall or underneath shelves and cupboards and you can hang whatever you like from them. Mugs, tea towels, utensils, all within easy reach but out of the way!
Lighting
The right lighting can completely change the look and feel of a kitchen. Whether you need bright, functional lighting to make a small kitchen look bigger and brighter or are after something that makes a statement there are some really fab ranges out there right now to cater for everyone’s taste.
Consider your needs when planning your lighting, task and ambient lighting do different jobs, most likely you will need some combination of the two. Spotlights, recessed downlights and under-cupboard lighting help illuminate your workspaces making it easier and safer to cook. Pendant, ceiling and wall lights can really make a statement, especially if suspended above a kitchen island or dining table.
These are the 2022 lighting trends everyone should take note of.
Recessed Downlights – a minimalist classic, these disappear into the ceiling to preserve a sense of openness and space
Bold metals – bright fixtures perfectly complement 2022’s trend for darker shades but also add an interesting focal point to a pale kitchen.
Retro – mid century designs have been popular for some time now and the trend shows no sign of going away but we are seeing people increasingly taking inspiration from the 60’s and 70’s
Multicoloured pendants – if you’re bored with your kitchen, switching your old light for a multicoloured pendant is relatively cheap and easy way to add the wow factor to your kitchen.
For more lighting advice and practical tips
download our free kitchen guide here.
download our free kitchen guide here.
If you’re ready to get started planning your perfect kitchen but are not sure
where
to start we’ve put together a handy shortlist of some of our favourite
kitchen items.
If you’re ready to get started planning your perfect kitchen but are not sure where to start we’ve put together a handy shortlist of some of our favourite kitchen items.
Stunning Sink Who knew sinks could be so exciting?! This gorgeous piece from XX not only has classic good looks that perfectly complements a modern or traditional kitchen but it’s practical and excellent value for money too.
Elegant Countertops – We always find it tough to choose a worktop, there’s just so much choice but this one is hard to beat. Made from durable XXXX it looks sleek and polished. Lesley, our Business Development Director installed one last year and assures us it’s even a joy to clean!
Best Gadget – Some days getting out of bed can be a real struggle but this smart coffee maker is guaranteed to make it that little bit easier. Just ask Alexa to make you a coffee from under your duvet and stay cosy until it’s ready,
it’s like having your very own butler!
it’s like having your very own butler!
Statement Tiles if there’s one thing that can really alter the feel of a kitchen it’s the wall tiles. Even if you aren’t looking to do anything else this one change can really lift the room. We love these XXX from XXXX, they’re so 2022 but inspired by classic design meaning they will be able to stay up for years without feeling dated.
Our kitchens guide has more product recommendations, along
with practical hints and tips, download it here for free.
Quick and Easy Updates for less than £100
- If your kitchen generally works for you but is looking a little dated or tired there are some quick, easy and cheap tricks you can use to give it a whole new lease of life.
- For practical tips to help you with kitchen DIY check out our free guide, it’s packed full of useful information to get you started.
- Glass and metal splashbacks are a big trend for 2021 and they’re so stylish and practical we can’t see them ever going away!
- They are cheap and an easy DIY install, once they’re up they look clean and modern making these THE easy update!
- Putting up a couple of shelves might not sound like much but can make a big difference. Use them to clear worktops of clutter giving you more space or make them into a feature and display attractive glass wear. It’s easy too, even if you’ve never attempted it before.
Our free guide has step by step instructions,
download for free here.
download for free here.