Published: 07:47 GMT, 8 November 2022 | Updated: 09:34 GMT, 8 November 2022
It's hard to think of a room more central to modern living than the kitchen, which long ago stopped being simply a place to prepare food and now regularly doubles up as a combined dining area and lounge. 6 Door Upright Chiller
From raucous parties and cocktail nights to intimate after-dinner chats, kitchens are often social spaces where we entertain guests - something that makes careful design and interior planning more important than ever.
We all know it can be hard to keep up with the latest home news, so we've done the work for you by sifting through the mass of advice out there and boiling it down to seven of the hottest kitchen trends right now.
From bold colours and statement lighting to cutting-edge new appliances that will revolutionise your kitchen experience - read on to make sure you're up to date!
Bold colour trends have been experiencing a comeback in kitchens as designers move away from only using neutral shades
Neutral shades have often been seen as the obvious choice for kitchens, but recently bold colour trends have been experiencing a comeback.
A splash of colour here and there - like on a particular section of shelving or one side of a wall - is a great way to add personality to a space, while also giving you the chance to play at contrasts with darker tones elsewhere.
While previously matte colours have been more in trend for their sleek, understated appearance, opting for gloss adds vibrancy and can be used to highlight attractive features like a work of art.
Another way of incorporating colour into your kitchen is by installing ceramic tiles in areas like a sink backsplash. These reflect light around the room - particularly when combined with kitchen worktop lighting - and have the added advantage of being easy to clean.
And if you want to inject even more colour into your kitchen, read on to discover the most exciting innovation in kitchen tech this year.
Imagine a refrigerator with a colour-changing LED panel! You can switch shades based on your mood or create the ambience you desire by changing the colour...
The IFA 2022 was the perfect chance for LG to unveil its brand new MoodUP™ refrigerator, which allows you to change its colour depending on your mood.
We've all heard of smart technology - with everything from coffee makers to voice-activated speakers now designed to maximise personalisation and convenience.
But what if you could buy a fridge that didn't just keep your food fresher than ever, but could also change its appearance to match your mood?
Well now you can with the LG MoodUP™ Refrigerator.
Together with LG's advanced refrigeration and smart technologies for better food freshness and enhanced convenience, it also delivers a completely new kitchen experience.
Through the LG ThinQ™ mobile app, you can choose to light up its LED doors in a wide range of vibrant colours and play music via a built-in speaker to fit your personal tastes and the ambience you want to create.
Then why not choose bright colours reminiscent of an old-school disco?
Or, if you're looking to relax at the end of a long day, maybe a soft blue would be a better option.
Along with the ability to choose between 22 colours for the upper door panel and 19 for the lower, the refrigerator provides excellent sound via a built-in Bluetooth speaker that can be easily connected to a smartphone, tablet or laptop.
Users can match their mood – or the fridge's current colour or theme – with songs from their favourite music streaming apps, or from the Music Collection playlist on the ThinQ™ app.
The IFA 2022 trade show saw hundreds flock to Berlin to view the best, most innovative consumer tech currently on the market.
It was the perfect chance for LG to unveil its brand new MoodUP™ refrigerator* with a sophisticated party held in partnership with NTS Radio - a global online radio station and media platform.
Taking cues from the creative potential of the MoodUP™ refrigerator, the Notes + Tones event (see above) showcased a range of moods by mixing colour, sound and flavour.
This included displaying some of the fridge's colour themes, from 'Roots' – a mix of warm, natural tones, reggae and jazz, and flavours like whiskey and smoke - to 'Sky' – bright, bold hues, glossy electronica, and punches of rum, mango, and absinthe.
*Please note, the MoodUp™ Fridge is not currently available to buy in the UK.
As well as providing plenty of light for food preparation, statement lighting - such as pendant lights hanging over a breakfast bar - provide a focal point to the room
Any estate agent worth their salt will insist on all the lights being on before showing someone round a property.
It's easy to see why - bathing interiors with light makes them seem warmer and more inviting, and this applies to kitchens as much as anywhere else.
As well as providing plenty of light for food preparation, statement lighting - such as pendant lights hanging over a breakfast bar - provide a focal point to the room that guests will naturally gravitate towards.
You can also use lights to highlight impressive features like marble worktops or exposed wood timbers, while choosing elegant, eye-catching designs immediately gives your kitchen a style upgrade.
LG's cutting-edge InstaView™ Door-in-Door® refrigerators have now been updated to make slow-melting round Craft Ice™, along with crushed and cubed ice.
Measuring around two inches in diameter, Craft Ice™ is one of the hottest (or should we say coolest) home beverage trends
Remember when fridges were just places to store food to stop it from going off? Well, let's just say things have come along a bit since then...
If you're looking for something that will really impress your guests - particularly if they're fans of a tipple - then look no further than this modern-day wonder from LG Electronics.
LG's cutting-edge InstaView™ Door-in-Door® Refrigerators have now been updated, along with the usual crushed and cubed options, to make slow-melting round Craft Ice™, keeping your drinks cooler for longer with a stylish and sophisticated twist.
Measuring around two inches in diameter, Craft Ice™ is one of the hottest (or should we say coolest) home beverage trends.
The ice is beloved of home mixologists and cocktail connoisseurs due to its unique shape that keeps drinks cooler for longer.
LG InstaView™ refrigerators are recognised for its iconic tinted glass panel in the door, which you can knock twice on to illuminate the interior.
And now - in an industry first - you can make it without the hassle of manually filling and freezing a mould.
With the ability to store up to 25 ice spheres in the freezer drawer bin and automatic replenishment, this fridge represents a game-changer for home entertaining.
It also features an automatic water dispenser that measures the exact amount of fresh, filtered water you need and automatically turns off when done, leaving the guesswork out of measuring for drink mixes and recipes. And for ultimate control, you can use the LG ThinQ™ mobile app to adjust the temperature or make extra ice if you've been caught short.
LG InstaView™ refrigerators are recognised for their iconic tinted glass panel in the door, which you can knock twice on to illuminate the interior and see inside to choose your favourite grab-and-go foods before opening.
Meanwhile, LG's Door-in-Door™ system allows you to store much-used drinks and snacks like milk, juice, butter, fruit and yoghurts in the easy-reach compartment, allowing you to reduce energy usage and keep food in the main compartment fresher for longer.
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Interior designers have long spoken of the importance of 'texture' when it comes to arranging interiors.
Previously the emphasis has been on bedrooms and sitting rooms but in recent years we've seen it applied to kitchens too.
Designers are increasingly turning to rough, imperfect materials like grained wood, textured stone, and concrete.
Instead of the clean lines and hard, smooth surfaces of old, designers are increasingly turning to rough, imperfect materials like grained wood, textured stone, and concrete.
Sustainably sourced wood is a great option for cupboards and worktops, and looks more natural if left unglazed.
With more people than ever recognising the importance of caring for the environment, it's no surprise natural materials have made a big comeback in kitchen design.
Sustainably sourced wood is a great option for cupboards and worktops, and looks more natural if left unglazed.
Unlike manufactured materials it also has the virtue of being totally unique, with no one piece of wood looking exactly like the other.
Houseplants are another way to give your kitchen a more natural feel, although try to choose species that can tolerate temperature fluctuations and ensure they are placed somewhere with plenty of light.
Mixing old and new in your kitchen helps to project the comforting sense of somewhere homely and lived in.
When you're looking to refresh your kitchen, it may seem like a good idea to strip everything out and start again to achieve a swish, ultra-modern finish.
However, designers are increasingly wary of creating the impression of a show home that's just been furnished. Instead, they often want to project the comforting sense of somewhere homely and lived in.
Vintage furniture like old chairs and cabinets is an obvious way to achieve a timeless, traditional look.
While some antiques can be very expensive, there are often plenty of cheaper alternatives at charity shops, vintage fairs and car boot sales. If you're prepared to look around, you'll find there are plenty of treasures waiting to be discovered.
As well as paying attention to furniture, you may want to consider rustic touches like unvarnished tabletops and traditional taps. Items like vintage weighing scales can also add to the effect.
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