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So you are thinking of a new kitchen. But when it comes to kitchens, what are the hottest trends in 2010?
Whether you like a contemporary kitchen, classical kitchen, modern kitchen or traditional bespoke kitchen, we cover the trends that will ensure your home is up-to-date with the hottest new kitchen.
Kitchens this year are all about warmth. It seems that in the current climate, people want a kitchen that provides a feeling of comfort so we are seeing a lot of warm shades, especially in contemporary and modern designs. While we still see a lot of white or off-white kitchens, especially for painted kitchens, you will notice that they are often accompanied with darker timbers to add contrast whether it being a two tone kitchen or a splash of warmth in the worktops.
Here is the Kitchenindex.ie guide to kitchen trends in Ireland for 2010!
Contemporary Kitchens
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| By choosing warm subtle colours, like this kitchen by Leicht, you keep the cosy feel while still maintaining a cool and contemporary look. |
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If you want to be daring and add a splash of vibrancy to your kitchen, why not take a look at this two tone kitchen by Mobalpa. Trendy and inviting all at once. |
Modern Kitchens
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| This high gloss white and olivewood kitchen by Kitchen Stori creates a modern but warm feel. The curved island is also a very fashionable design feature in kitchens this year as it gives a softer look and a focal point in the room. |
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Porta Palladio, the two tone kitchen from the Springhill Collection, exudes elegance and again offers darker colours that are very popular this year. A bank of tall units house the appliances at eye level and incorporates a food storage larder. |
Classic Kitchens
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| Painted kitchens are still very much in vogue. This painted kitchen is coupled with black granite worktops with a small section of timber on the island. The overmantle surround over the cooker is the main feature. |
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This Farmleigh oak kitchen again from Springhill is coupled with a painted island unit to offer a contrast. A very simple kitchen design yet very inviting. This design is typical of the classic kitchen trend this year. |
Bespoke Kitchens
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| This custom made walnut and cream painted bespoke kitchen is designed with simplicity in mind. The curved doors and end panels are bang on trend and again we see the mix of painted & timber to give contrasting warmth. |
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Walnut is a popular choice as it's dark tones give a luxurious feel. This kitchen, by Cormac Murray Kitchen Specialist, is designed with painted end panels to brighten the kitchen and again notice the use of curved doors. |
So there we have a run through of popular kitchen trends in Ireland for 2010. To sum it up, mixing both dark and bright kitchen units is a very popular trend. The use of curved doors is also very much in vogue with homeowner and if you follow this simple guide, you will be sure to have your dream kitchen in the most up to date trends and have your friends and neighbours green with envy.
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