Here are his observations.
“From our recent trip to Milan’s Eurocucina fair, we were inspired by so many interesting concepts and trends from seamless design to organised clutter; organic simplicity to bold statement colours – all of which are starting to translate into the Australian market,” says Andrew. “The main trends included:
1. Organics: As ideas surrounding sustainable living occupy more and more of the housing design sector, kitchen design has responded with a strong movement toward organics – seen in everything from kitchen colours and textures, to tactile finishes.
2. Back to reality: With this return to ‘realness’ there’s a shift toward using real timber bench tops (instead of composite stones and acrylic surfaces), as well as a trend toward personalisation. Design is moving away from the traditional island bench in favour of extended table spaces acting as ‘arms’ off the main kitchen design - offering a fluid extension into the dining area.
3. Glass: Glass also has a significant presence both at the fair and within our current kitchen designs. What is a staple kitchen element has recently come into its own, serving an array of practical and design purposes, which aim to blur the lines of integration. Think glass-fronted fridge doors finding their echo in glass-fronted kitchens to create a sense of visual seamlessness. In direct contrast, appliance manufacturers are embracing a new niche by working with kitchen designers to take glass and create stand-out features.
4. Technology: Technology has become a major focus within kitchen design - with the introduction of sophisticated easy-use elements such as single-touch opening drawers and cupboards; a remote-control door opening to reveal the kitchen’s appliances and functional elements; an island bench top which moves slowly upwards and backwards to reveal the function of the kitchen hidden below. The trends are really about automation and ease-of-use.
love the kitchen designs, match the available space. just can't get into glass doors, cupboards are where u hide the mess.