5 timeless kitchen design tips to keep yours looking on-trend

Choosing to remodel your kitchen is a significant but worthwhile investment – the kitchen is, after all, the ‘heart of the home’. But with new kitchen trends saturating your Pinterest and Instagram feeds, how can you ensure that your new kitchen will stand the test of time and not look outdated within a couple of years?

Having crafted luxury, bespoke kitchens for homes across the North East for over 25 years, the team at Premier Crafts have witnessed materials and colour palettes quickly fall out of fashion. In order to avoid being sucked into the latest design fads, we’ve listed five top tips to help your kitchen feel fresh and modern for years to come.

Contrasting colours

While it can be tempting to opt for the ‘buzziest’ buttercup yellow or bold blue, we always advise our clients to avoid excessive colour on walls, countertops and cabinets and instead opt for a neutral shade. Why? Statement colours yo-yo in and out of style every few years whilst a classic white kitchen remains timeless. However, trendy colours can work alongside traditional hues if executed correctly. To add interest but also ensure the longevity of your kitchen design, we would suggest incorporating a contrasting colour kitchen island that could act as a focal point. Alternatively, adding contrasting shades with on-trend decor and kitchen appliances can save you from having to repaint your entire kitchen every few years.

The all-important kitchen island 

Some trends come and go, but the kitchen island is here to stay. Dating back to the 1940s, the kitchen island is perfect for modern open-plan spaces, creating a sociable and functional work surface and additional storage unit. Whether you’re looking for space to store appliances, pots and pans or you’re seeking an additional dining area where the family can gather around on a morning and have breakfast together, an island can add value and functionality to your space and contribute to the timeless kitchen design aesthetic. 

Stylish but practical flooring

The flooring you choose plays a big part in creating a kitchen that will stand the test of time, after all, it needs to withstand spills, heavy footfall and fluctuating temperatures. Hard-wearing and water-resistant Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) is consistently popular amongst Premier Crafts clientele, rated for being easy to maintain and imitating the appearance of natural wood and stone. Opting for the real deal with solid wood flooring can also add timeless warmth and character to your space, however, you need to be mindful of the effects of humidity and the higher maintenance involved in keeping wood flooring in tip-top condition. 

Natural countertops 

Marble and granite are natural, luxury materials that can elevate a space and look stunning in both traditional and modern, minimalist spaces. With a natural material like marble, every countertop will be completely unique which can help set your kitchen apart from the rest and give it a timeless feel. Alternatively, quartz resin countertops – which mimic natural stone – are non-porous and will resist bacteria whilst looking incredibly sleek and high-end.

Functional drawer and cabinet features

Even if you opt for timeless colours and materials, a kitchen without the right storage solutions can start to look more messy than minimalist. Keeping your kitchen tidy can go a long way in making the room an inviting and trendy space in your home for years to come. We can help build bespoke storage that can cut through the clutter, whether it be narrow pull-out cabinets and hidden pantries or downdraft extractors integrated into countertops, there are a number of nifty solutions to make your kitchen organised and streamlined, which in turn can help boost its longevity.

*Currently, Premier Crafts are offering clients that place a kitchen order in November or December (for fitting between January and March 2023), a free larder pantry worth £1500 to help kickstart your kitchen organisation.

If your kitchen is in need of a refresh, we offer a free design and survey and can offer advice on how to create a timeless kitchen design.

Contact our friendly team today.