2021 Trend Predictions with Magnet Kitchens
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I love a good trend, and I love keeping and eye out for them and indulging a little (or a lot!) in the ones that tickle my fancy.
I believe you should only take the elements of a trend you really love and incorporate them into your home in a sustainable way, rather than jumping on every trend that comes along.
As trends tend to be everywhere once they get going they’re actually a great way to help you figure out what you do and don’t like, and really get to the core of your style. You will have a pretty strong reaction to something when it’s showing up everywhere you look, - whether that’s in a positive or negative way!
As I really do live and breathe interiors, I always have my trend radar on and I think I’m pretty good at spotting them!
So in no particular order, here are just three of my trend predictions for 2021…
Modern Takes on Country Style
I really love this one as it’s all about creating a calming relaxed atmosphere, which I really crave now more than ever as our homes truly are our sanctuaries.
Think earthy terracotta, antique and hand-made tiles in natural tones, distressed furniture that has already lived quite a life (and would have amazing stories to tell, if only it could talk!), vintage and wicker accessories for an effortless rustic look, reflecting a slower paced rural life.
You can find some amazing vintage wicker furniture and it’s these kinds of pieces that really elevate a space. If you have the room, why not add a vintage wicker chair or sofa and have it upholstered in a really beautiful fabric.
Brands like Romo and Linwood have an incredible (and vast!) selection of divine coloured linen that would work so beautifully with this look, balancing out the rustic side with a modern luxe edge.
You could also add window dressings (making sure to comply with fire regs!) using soft drapey natural linen fabric in either Roman Blinds or curtains depending on the space.
But you don’t have to live in the country to bring this look into your home - this trend works in almost any home.
It’s a laid-back easy to live with look, giving a nod to simpler times. A modern take on a traditional style, inviting you to rebalance and relax.
The new Winchester Dove Grey fits perfectly with this trend, alongside other tranquil muted tones like, sage and olive.
Natural Elements
From solid wood to marble and cork, rattan and wicker, it would seem we can’t get enough of natural materials and the visual warmth and movement they afford. These materials really ground and act as the perfect foil to hard lines and edges that you typically find in kitchens.
I really love marbles with warmer tones, and more exaggerated veining, fluted and carved wood and texture by the bucket load.
This is a luxurious yet grounded look due to the subdued colour palette of warm greys, and all the shades of brown, from the palest beige to dark chocolate and everything in between.
Mix materials but stick to a neutral colour palette for a calm and elegantly luxurious space or choose just a couple of natural material and add some muted blues, greens and ochres into the mix which are gorgeous with the neutrals. And black, because every room needs it!
Two-Tone
This trend is all about mixing materials and colours. Breaking up large areas of a single colour or material gives a more casual undone feel.
Think one colour for base units and another for the island or wall units. For example, pale grey with charcoal, beige with dark brown or muted blue with wood.
Another option for this look is to keep the unit colour consistent, but opt for two different worktop colours or materials. A pale marble for the main worktop, and a dark version for an island would be stunning, or mix concrete with wood.
The possibilities are really endless and you can have so much fun with this trend. It can be really subtle or high-contrast depending on the look you want to achieve.
Hop over to Magnet to see their full range of kitchens, and keep your eyes peeled for more from me soon!