When it comes to home renovations, where should you spend your money? What is the greatest return on investment? The answer is the kitchen. The heart of the home.

As far as trends go, we're starting to see a movement towards more tactile and textured design making its way into kitchens, with a real focus on luxury materials. This influence creates contrast and differentiates key objects and surfaces. Amazing in its ability to transform light and atmosphere within an interior. Creating striking aesthetics; this trend also provides real tangible experiences through the use of luxuriously smooth, rough, soft and hard finishes and surfaces.

Both designers and clients alike are really looking to utilise the timeless beauty of natural stone in kitchens. The range of available varieties has also exploded in recent years with a range of colours & textures which open up a world of possibilities. 

When it comes to tapware, there is a real focus on a spectrum of beautiful grey finishes from aged iron through to brushed pewters which feel very timeless and trend ambivalent.

COVID has provided a new appreciation of the home, and how important the feeling of wellness is within a home environment. There is a growing desire towards primarily using natural materials and surfaces to create a sense of well-being and authenticity in the home. We've been required to live and operate in defined spaces lately, this is influencing design decisions resulting in a greater connection to nature, natural elements and colour palettes.

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