Monochrome – better known as black and white – is a key trend for kitchens in 2015 and Samantha Davies, Head of Marketing at The Kitchen Restoration, gives her expert opinion on why black and white is back.
“A black and white colour scheme in the kitchen can give a super stylish and modern feel to what is the heart of the home. What we are seeing coming through in 2015 is more of a fun take on the use and placement of monochrome – as well as complimenting with bold splashes of bright colours.
“Monochrome trends of the past have seen black and white used in quite a regimented and uniformed style. This year we will see the use of quirky textures, black and white tile patterns, and feature artwork and accessories in the kitchen take centre stage, as well as using high gloss, matt painted and textured door and cupboard fronts combined to complete the contemporary look.
“Monochrome doesn’t have to be serious, so for an added element of ‘kitsch’ have some fun with retro black and white artwork or accessories and low hanging stainless steel pendant lamps.
“Combining with solid natural woodwork tops and metro tiles also gives a cool industrial feel which is another key trend for 2015.
“Metallics are also going to be huge this year – so adding hints of rose gold, copper, gold and silver will give your black and white kitchen a really up-to-date look.
“Texture will also be king in 2015. Elements of natural materials such as slate, wood and marble will form the ‘new monochromes’ in 2015 so don’t overlook these and try to accent your design with feature textures for a grown up black and white palette. Accessorise with accents of some of the bolder colours from the 2015 pantone spectrum to get a look which is right on trend – such as acidic greens, rich purples and reds.
“To keep it stylish, major on either black or white as the primary colour, then build on this by adding elements and touches of the other. An even split of black and white in a kitchen can leave it feeling more ‘Austin Powers’ than ‘Sleek and Chic’. So, for example, use white as the base colour then have some fun introducing elements of black and accessorise with subtle splashes of bold colours and different textures to break up the theme. A feature wall or work top works really well with this look.”
www.kitchenrestoration.co.uk is one of the U.K.’s leaders in hand crafting bespoke kitchen door and drawer fronts.
