2022 kitchen trend predictions from West London builders

It is never too early to start planning a home renovation, especially now the new trends are taking form. The kitchen is the hub of a home, so it has to balance function and style.

If you feel the need to redo your kitchen, you came to the right place. Here is what we expect from kitchen design in 2022.

Glazed tiled splashbacks are back

Tiled splashbacks have been a popular choice for years and they are coming back for a reason.

Glazed tiles come in a wide range of colours and patterns, and they wipe clean.

Clever lighting

Energy prices are rising, so we would redo the lighting while the kitchen is open, especially over the worktops.

Low energy bulbs have become common in the last couple of years. Task lighting takes it further, because you only switch on the area you are standing in.

Partitions and dividers

Open plan kitchens are common in London homes, and especially in period homes.

If you want to divide the space without rearranging the whole layout, glazed partitions and dividers do it. The glass keeps the light moving between the two halves.

Say goodbye to cabinets, say hello to shelves

Cabinets hide everything and keep a clean, tidy look.

Single shelf runs are getting more popular though, with plates and mugs on the shelf and everything else in the cabinets below the worktop.

A shift to natural materials

Sustainability has been at the core of interior design for years, and it is now reaching kitchen design too.

Natural stone such as marble or granite, and unpainted wood, will be popular for some time yet.

A clash of colours, or a dark palette

You can never go wrong with beige, white or brown. Contrasting colours will be popular next year though.

Kitchen safe paint is easy to find, so experimenting costs very little.

Darker tones will run through interiors next year as well. Black cabinets with black worktops, dark walls and dark shades, dark on dark all the way.

If it feels like too much, ease it with texture, or with softer tones on the accents.

Takeaways:

1. Glazed tiles come in a wide range of styles and wipe clean.
2. Task lighting lowers what the kitchen costs to light.
3. Glazed dividers split a room without closing it in.
4. Try a single shelf run instead of wall cabinets.
5. Contrasting colours and dark palettes are coming.

If you are planning a kitchen this year, tell us about it or look at the cost calculator first.