{"id":3753,"date":"2021-01-05T16:40:35","date_gmt":"2021-01-05T16:40:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3753"},"modified":"2022-09-03T10:38:50","modified_gmt":"2022-09-03T09:38:50","slug":"beautiful-kitchen-ideas-designs-and-trends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/inspiration-and-theory\/beautiful-kitchen-ideas-designs-and-trends","title":{"rendered":"Beautiful kitchen ideas, designs and trends"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Our kitchens are the heart of the home; where we cook, eat, entertain and socialise, so it\u2019s important to create a room you love. Renovating a kitchen is also one of the best ways to increase the value of your house and where the help of an interior designer is really important to avoid expensive mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of my favourite ideas to create a show-stopping kitchen. I hope you are inspired!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Neptune-Edgbaston-Suffolk-kitchen-hand-painted-in-Sage-from-12000-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Neptune-Edgbaston-Suffolk-kitchen-hand-painted-in-Sage-from-12000-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Neptune-Edgbaston-Suffolk-kitchen-hand-painted-in-Sage-from-12000-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Neptune-Edgbaston-Suffolk-kitchen-hand-painted-in-Sage-from-12000-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Neptune-Edgbaston-Suffolk-kitchen-hand-painted-in-Sage-from-12000.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neptune.com\">Neptune<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On-trend dark green<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The trend for&nbsp;dark kitchens shows no sign of going away. For a modern update, a deep&nbsp;green, instead of black or grey, will add depth and drama to your kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"893\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Neptune-Suffolk-kitchen-hand-painted-in-Cactus-from-12000-893x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Neptune-Suffolk-kitchen-hand-painted-in-Cactus-from-12000-893x1024.jpg 893w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Neptune-Suffolk-kitchen-hand-painted-in-Cactus-from-12000-262x300.jpg 262w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Neptune-Suffolk-kitchen-hand-painted-in-Cactus-from-12000-768x881.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Neptune-Suffolk-kitchen-hand-painted-in-Cactus-from-12000-1339x1536.jpg 1339w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Neptune-Suffolk-kitchen-hand-painted-in-Cactus-from-12000.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 893px) 100vw, 893px\" \/><figcaption>Image: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.neptune.com\">Neptune<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sleek handleless designs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Handleless kitchens are perfect for modern, contemporary kitchens.  They give a smooth finish with clean lines and create a clutter-free, sleek look. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Handleless-Plum-Kitchen-with-oven-tower--683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3758\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/?attachment_id=3758#main\" class=\"wp-image-3758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Handleless-Plum-Kitchen-with-oven-tower--683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Handleless-Plum-Kitchen-with-oven-tower--200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Handleless-Plum-Kitchen-with-oven-tower--768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Handleless-Plum-Kitchen-with-oven-tower--1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Handleless-Plum-Kitchen-with-oven-tower-.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Substainable-kitchens-Handleless-Plum-Kitchen-in-paint-and-paper-library-plum-brandy-1536x1024-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3780\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Substainable-kitchens-Handleless-Plum-Kitchen-in-paint-and-paper-library-plum-brandy-1536x1024-1.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/?attachment_id=3780#main\" class=\"wp-image-3780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Substainable-kitchens-Handleless-Plum-Kitchen-in-paint-and-paper-library-plum-brandy-1536x1024-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Substainable-kitchens-Handleless-Plum-Kitchen-in-paint-and-paper-library-plum-brandy-1536x1024-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Substainable-kitchens-Handleless-Plum-Kitchen-in-paint-and-paper-library-plum-brandy-1536x1024-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Substainable-kitchens-Handleless-Plum-Kitchen-in-paint-and-paper-library-plum-brandy-1536x1024-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\">Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sustainablekitchens.co.uk\/\">Sustainable Kitchens<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eco-friendly plywood<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The natural finish of plywood kitchen cabinets give a modern Scandi-look to a kitchen and work well with other natural materials \u2013 rattan, jute, cork and sisal &#8211; for an eco-conscious look. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3d29b213-cc11-4510-9020-f0af22915e65_2019_11_08_Plykea_Penny_SHOT_01_031_Filtered-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3d29b213-cc11-4510-9020-f0af22915e65_2019_11_08_Plykea_Penny_SHOT_01_031_Filtered-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3d29b213-cc11-4510-9020-f0af22915e65_2019_11_08_Plykea_Penny_SHOT_01_031_Filtered-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3d29b213-cc11-4510-9020-f0af22915e65_2019_11_08_Plykea_Penny_SHOT_01_031_Filtered-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3d29b213-cc11-4510-9020-f0af22915e65_2019_11_08_Plykea_Penny_SHOT_01_031_Filtered.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plykea.com\">Plykea<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dark charcoal tones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Go bold with fashionably&nbsp;dark, matt&nbsp;grey kitchen cabinets&nbsp;for a sophisticated yet timeless look which works beautifully with brass hardware and marble worktops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/FM-Marble-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/FM-Marble-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/FM-Marble-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/FM-Marble-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/FM-Marble-1536x922.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/FM-Marble.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenmakers.co.uk\">Kitchen Makers <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beautiful boho<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pearl Lowe&#8217;s quirky rock chick kitchen mixes traditional Shaker cabinets with little eccentricities and some modern cool touches. Vintage stools, a fun gallery wall and reclaimed floorboards create that boho look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/devol-frome-kitchen-black-paint-white-marble-artwork-2-1466x2196-1-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3764\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/devol-frome-kitchen-black-paint-white-marble-artwork-2-1466x2196-1.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/?attachment_id=3764#main\" class=\"wp-image-3764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/devol-frome-kitchen-black-paint-white-marble-artwork-2-1466x2196-1-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/devol-frome-kitchen-black-paint-white-marble-artwork-2-1466x2196-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/devol-frome-kitchen-black-paint-white-marble-artwork-2-1466x2196-1-768x1150.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/devol-frome-kitchen-black-paint-white-marble-artwork-2-1466x2196-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/devol-frome-kitchen-black-paint-white-marble-artwork-2-1466x2196-1-1367x2048.jpg 1367w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/devol-frome-kitchen-black-paint-white-marble-artwork-2-1466x2196-1.jpg 1466w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/devol-frome-kitchen-blue-gray-cabinets-wood-floors-2-1466x2196-1-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3765\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/devol-frome-kitchen-blue-gray-cabinets-wood-floors-2-1466x2196-1.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/?attachment_id=3765#main\" class=\"wp-image-3765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/devol-frome-kitchen-blue-gray-cabinets-wood-floors-2-1466x2196-1-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/devol-frome-kitchen-blue-gray-cabinets-wood-floors-2-1466x2196-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/devol-frome-kitchen-blue-gray-cabinets-wood-floors-2-1466x2196-1-768x1150.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/devol-frome-kitchen-blue-gray-cabinets-wood-floors-2-1466x2196-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/devol-frome-kitchen-blue-gray-cabinets-wood-floors-2-1466x2196-1-1367x2048.jpg 1367w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/devol-frome-kitchen-blue-gray-cabinets-wood-floors-2-1466x2196-1.jpg 1466w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\">Images: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\">DeVOL<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pretty in pink <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A soft blush pink teamed with white and brass looks fresh and modern. Although this kitchen might look expensive, it is an IKEA&nbsp;kitchen, beautifully styled and simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"920\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/6-Ikea_358799551_616846612-920x920-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/6-Ikea_358799551_616846612-920x920-1.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/6-Ikea_358799551_616846612-920x920-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/6-Ikea_358799551_616846612-920x920-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/6-Ikea_358799551_616846612-920x920-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/6-Ikea_358799551_616846612-920x920-1-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><figcaption>Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ikea.com\">Ikea<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pink and grey <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love the idea of a pink kitchen but are nervous about going for such a statement look, why not choose base cabinets in neutral grey and a run of wall units in a pretty pale pink?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"920\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Magnet-Dunham-Rose-Bowl-Charcoals_Main5-920x920-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Magnet-Dunham-Rose-Bowl-Charcoals_Main5-920x920-1.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Magnet-Dunham-Rose-Bowl-Charcoals_Main5-920x920-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Magnet-Dunham-Rose-Bowl-Charcoals_Main5-920x920-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Magnet-Dunham-Rose-Bowl-Charcoals_Main5-920x920-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Magnet-Dunham-Rose-Bowl-Charcoals_Main5-920x920-1-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><figcaption>Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.magnet.co.uk\">Magnet<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Retro brights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Go bold with a bright retro design. This is a real statement kitchen but the black and white floor and exposed brickwork grounds the bright turquoise cabinetry and pink kick boards and cupboards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pluck_Colworth-Road_02-1024x683-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3771\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pluck_Colworth-Road_02-1024x683-2.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/?attachment_id=3771#main\" class=\"wp-image-3771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pluck_Colworth-Road_02-1024x683-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pluck_Colworth-Road_02-1024x683-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pluck_Colworth-Road_02-1024x683-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pluck_Colworth-Road_04-683x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3772\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pluck_Colworth-Road_04-683x1024-1.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/?attachment_id=3772#main\" class=\"wp-image-3772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pluck_Colworth-Road_04-683x1024-1.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pluck_Colworth-Road_04-683x1024-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\">Images: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pluck.kitchen\">Pluck<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Timeless white<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kitchen&nbsp;trends come and&nbsp;go&nbsp;but there&#8217;s one popular style that&#8217;s not going anywhere \u2013 white. Whether you choose sleek and modern or elegant and traditional,&nbsp;white&nbsp;cabinets are a foolproof choice for any&nbsp;kitchen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"606\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/GEG-606x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3773\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/?attachment_id=3773#main\" class=\"wp-image-3773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/GEG-606x1024.jpg 606w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/GEG-177x300.jpg 177w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/GEG-768x1299.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/GEG-908x1536.jpg 908w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/GEG.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Bright-white-kitchen-11-Green-eyed-girl-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3774\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Bright-white-kitchen-11-Green-eyed-girl.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/?attachment_id=3774#main\" class=\"wp-image-3774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Bright-white-kitchen-11-Green-eyed-girl-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Bright-white-kitchen-11-Green-eyed-girl-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Bright-white-kitchen-11-Green-eyed-girl-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Bright-white-kitchen-11-Green-eyed-girl-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Bright-white-kitchen-11-Green-eyed-girl-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Bright-white-kitchen-11-Green-eyed-girl.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\">Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/thegreeneyedgirl.co.uk\">The Green Eyed Girl <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Glamorous gold<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The quickest way to add glamour to a room is to add some glitz. Get a sophisticated luxe look by choosing tiles or a splashback in gold or brass \u2013 it\u2019s a simple way to add drama to a traditional kitchen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/green-kitchen-by-naked-kitchens-e1515931035827-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/green-kitchen-by-naked-kitchens-e1515931035827-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/green-kitchen-by-naked-kitchens-e1515931035827-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/green-kitchen-by-naked-kitchens-e1515931035827.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption>Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nakedkitchens.com\">Naked Kitchens<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Muted tones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I love the tone on tone colours of this simple, yet sophisticated, kitchen. Cabinetry in soft shades of light and mid-grey work beautifully against off-white walls and the surprise element of the olive green bar stools. Perfection!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PE_MARLBOROUGH_3.1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3776\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PE_MARLBOROUGH_3.1-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/?attachment_id=3776#main\" class=\"wp-image-3776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PE_MARLBOROUGH_3.1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PE_MARLBOROUGH_3.1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PE_MARLBOROUGH_3.1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PE_MARLBOROUGH_3.1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PE_MARLBOROUGH_3.1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\">Image:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.plainenglishdesign.co.uk\"> Plain English<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Statement walls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Give a neutral kitchen pizzazz with some clever use of paint. This black statement wall instantly turns this kitchen from bland to bold. Glamorous lighting and a great mix of materials bring this kitchen to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"986\" height=\"659\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/black-kitchen-wall-from-decoist.com_.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/black-kitchen-wall-from-decoist.com_.jpg 986w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/black-kitchen-wall-from-decoist.com_-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/black-kitchen-wall-from-decoist.com_-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 986px) 100vw, 986px\" \/><figcaption>Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoist.com\/\">Decoist<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Haberdashery style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Inspired by old fashioned haberdashery cabinets, this kitchen looks both contemporary and timeless. The leather chairs, beautiful apothecary bottles, soft lighting and deep green walls create a stunning kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Bond-Street-Showroom-Desktop-Gallery-08-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Bond-Street-Showroom-Desktop-Gallery-08-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Bond-Street-Showroom-Desktop-Gallery-08-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Bond-Street-Showroom-Desktop-Gallery-08-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Bond-Street-Showroom-Desktop-Gallery-08-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Bond-Street-Showroom-Desktop-Gallery-08-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\">DeVOL<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Statement tiles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to town with your tiles to create a really dramatic look. Rather than white metro tiles, this mix of green tiles really works against the pinks, blues and greens of the kitchen cabinets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/The-Bond-Street-Classic-Showroom-Desktop-Gallery-08-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3784\" class=\"wp-image-3784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/The-Bond-Street-Classic-Showroom-Desktop-Gallery-08-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/The-Bond-Street-Classic-Showroom-Desktop-Gallery-08-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/The-Bond-Street-Classic-Showroom-Desktop-Gallery-08.jpg 712w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\">Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devolkitchens.co.uk\">DeVOL<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are installing a brand new kitchen, moving your kitchen into a new room or simply updating your current kitchen, I hope these ideas will help you create the perfect space.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our kitchens are the heart of the home; where we cook, eat, entertain and socialise, so it\u2019s important to create a room you love. 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