In recent years, there has been a growing tendency for people to stay in their homes for longer. This has led to houses being decorated in versatile neutral colour schemes, which are readily adaptable to stay up to date with the latest trends. With this in mind, it is perhaps unsurprising to find that the two most popular colours in cabinetry are the clean, bright neutrals of white and beech, however the third place colour may come as slightly more of a surprise, grey. Grey has been increasing in popularity over the last decade. It complements almost all colours well, and is proving to be a staple for both kitchen and bathroom design. Other neutrals such as browns, beiges and off-whites are also proving desirable, as are pale blues and greens. The vivid colours of the 1960s and 70s becoming a thing of the past, as a more sophisticated air inhabits modern day kitchens and bathrooms. If you are looking to update your kitchen and bathroom to give them a more contemporary feel, here are a few top tips to help you on your way.
- Go Grey
When selecting cabinet doors go for sleek simple lines that blend into your kitchen. A simple pale grey will allow your cabinets to merge with their surroundings and enhance the feeling of light and space within your kitchen. This is a fabulous colour if you wish to emphasise other design features in your kitchen, such as ornate brickwork, stunning fixtures or impressive light fittings.
- Dont be Afraid of the Dark
If you fear that grey walls may make your room a little drab, one option is to introduce colour with the addition of dark cabinetry, both maple and cherry wood are popular at the moment, and their rich, warm tones are emphasised by stylish grey walls.
- Feel Free to Be Blue
Cool blues work particularly well in a bathroom, giving a relaxing and calming atmosphere. Teamed with natural or white painted woodwork, this classic colourway is a fabulous choice for the contemporary bathroom.
- Make Your Home Flow
One of the current trends in home design is to create a smooth transition between all rooms in the house. Selecting rich dark cabinetry in one room and then a lighter, similarly styled version in the next, will help your rooms flow effortlessly from one to another. Sink and tap manufacturers have also caught on to this idea, creating complementary ranges which enable you to have pieces in the same style in both your kitchen, and bathroom for a feeling of complete cohesion.
- Timeless Twenties
The fabulous art deco styling of the 1920s has never really gone out of fashion, and works particularly well with grey and neutral tones. Opt for bold lines, and chrome finishes to make this design really stand out in your home.
- Earth Tones are Easy
Bring elements of the outdoors, indoors by introducing earthy colours to your dcor. Graphite walls work well when combined with crisp white paintwork, countertops and fittings. Add pale grey flooring to complete the effect and create a dramatic statement in your home.
- Show Off Your Hidden Colours
There are plenty of ways to introduce bright colours to a neutral kitchen or bathroom. One way is by adding colour to the insides of cupboard and cabinets, this will enable you to show off colour when the room is in use, but still appear sleek and stylish at the end of the day.
- Mother Knows Best
Or at least, Mother Nature knows best. Drawing inspiration from the world outside provides you with an adaptable palette which is only as limited as your imagination.Show off beautiful wooden cabinets, and combine them with the colours of spring, and you will find yourself with a neutral colour scheme that will last for many years to come. One thing which is certain is that trends in decoration come and go. What looks modern and contemporary today, will almost certainly look dated in the future. By choosing classic styling, and neutral tones, you can ensure that your home continues to look fabulous and fashionable, both now and in the years to come.
