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The kitchen is the heart of the home and whether a grand and spacious space, or a tiny galley design, it can be a very stylish spot.<\/p>\n
While flat-packed units and laminate worktops fit the bill for some projects, I generally prefer something with a little more personality. Judging by some of the latest trends, 2015 is going to be a good year for kitchen design! Here are a few of my favourite looks:<\/p>\n
Colourful Cabinets<\/strong><\/p>\n Gone are the days when colour was limited to the kitchen walls. Now the cabinets, white goods, floors and ceilings can see a splash of colour too. You can have your kitchen in inky blue and coral, grey and purple, bright pink and green \u2013 the choice is endless!<\/p>\n Painted cabinets can be a really effective style choice. Even if the rest of the space is neutral, like in the above Plain English<\/a> designed kitchen, the pop of colour from a cabinet is really refreshing and bold. This look can even be achieved on a shoestring budget if you\u2019re brave enough to paint your existing cabinets…<\/p>\n Open Shelving<\/strong><\/p>\n Open shelving can be as practical as it is pretty, and a strong design feature. Choose gorgeous timber or sleek metal shelving – painted or left natural. The shelves themselves can be a style statement but what you display on them is important too. Avoid cluttered pots and pans and choose your finest china instead. Add in a few cookbooks and you\u2019ve got a kitchen that looks lived in, homely and loved.<\/p>\n Modern Minimalism<\/strong><\/p>\n There\u2019s a lot to love about simple design. Clean lines, fresh colours, no fuss or frills \u2013 just the bare necessities. In 2015 we\u2019ll see even more minimalist designs using some beautiful modern materials. Polished concrete countertops, handle-less cabinets, glossed timber and luxe metal details.<\/p>\n