Kitchen Trends 2022

Is it new year, new you or new year, same old me? It’s that time of year again for reinventions. But this year rather than self-improvement, are you thinking more along the lines of home improvement? This is the time of year that many people start to think about making some changes around the home. Top of the list of rooms to renovate – the heart of the home, the room where we gather family and friends to socialise, eat, do homework with kids, set up a temporary office while working from home. You guessed it – the kitchen! If you’re thinking about upgrading your kitchen this year, read on to discover some kitchen trends of 2022 worth considering before you make a start.

Wallpaper in the kitchen

Wallpaper in the kitchen – that’s about as practical as carpet in a bathroom. Alloy to the rescue! Alloy Splashbacks are digitally printed aluminium panels designed specifically to be fire resistant and anti-scratch. Add character to a neutral backdrop with Urban Cluster a painterly inspired design with flowers over a worn cement backdrop for a stylish and soft twist.

Safe behind hobs, with no need for additional protection, and available in 12 striking designs and 4 versatile sizes to suit any colour scheme. Installation is quick and easy too. Fit anywhere in the kitchen, wipe clean with a soft microfibre cloth to keep it in good condition. Go on, add some fun and colour to your kitchen design.

Marble, marble and more marble

The trend for this beautiful stone and its look-alike is going nowhere soon. A marble worktop makes a real statement in any kitchen. There are dozens of colours, materials, and thickness to choose from to complement your design and match your budget.

Zenith Marbre Veneto is a 12.5mm thick compact laminate with a bright white background with thick and thin grey veins running throughout. Looks like the real deal with the added benefit of being super tough, hardwearing, resistant to impact, heat and abrasion. Perfect for those busy kitchens. And it can be fitted on site – saving time and money.

Go big and bold with marble by adding matching splashbacks or upstands for maximum impact.

The return of wood

The most popular kitchen cabinet colour by a country mile is – white! Great for giving your space a clean, minimalistic look or an opportunity to play with pattern against a neutral backdrop.

Wood, however, is making a comeback. Not the orange or garish yellow toned wood kitchens of the 80s and 90s. Today’s wood kitchens are warm, modern, versatile and can work with any aesthetic. Pair with Zenith Boston – inspired by industrial concrete, for a kitchen that exudes style.

Love the wood trend but not ready to take the full plunge. Add as an accent to any colour scheme and opt for clean lines for a trendy but smart design. Here, we’ve paired our Alloy splashbacks in Walnut Geometric with a rich blue cabinetry colour for an intense impact.

Bold colours

Think of heritage shades in rich blues, forest greens and more recently deep burgundies. The trend for bold, dark colours continues to grow. And as consumers get more confident with colour, these colours are predicted to be the most popular kitchen cabinetry colours in 2022.

Unsure about a full kitchen in these colours? Not to worry, these colours can be used as an accent or paired with wood cabinetry for a statement design. Add interest with large scale patterned worksurfaces. Here, our design expert has paired Marmo Grigio from the Zenith solid compact laminate range for a bold yet sophisticated kitchen. The worktop is finished with an extra matt texture for an invitingly smooth feel to the touch.

If you’re thinking about a kitchen makeover have a play around with colours and textures. Order samples of everything (worktop, paint, flooring, etc.), create some mood boards, and have a look at them in your own home and lighting. 

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