It’s the start of a new year and the with that comes the emergence of a new wave of trends in the interior and kitchen market. So, what can we expect to take centre stage in 2023 and how can laminate and compact laminate surfaces be used to achieve the desired looks?

Although the evolution of home interiors trends may have slowed somewhat over the last two years in particular, now post-pandemic life has returned to a sense of normality, design trends have begun to re-emerge. Perhaps unsurprisingly, many of these are a by-product of the ‘work from home’ lifestyle, with a number of themes emerging as a result of many people spending a lot more time at home.

Assessing emerging trends now gives retailers and installers the opportunity to develop their product offering to meet this year’s anticipated demands. Ultimately, it’s important to remember in this current climate of the rising cost of living, that affordability will be a big priority for many. This is where it is important to consider how emerging trends can be adopted even when a full kitchen overhaul isn’t possible, by refreshing prominent elements, such as kitchen worktops, splashbacks or upstands, to name a few.

So, what exactly are the trends we’re set to see dominate the interiors space next year, and how can installers adopt them without breaking their customer’s budget?

Bringing the outside in

The continued rise of remote working means many

still find themselves spending more time inside their homes than they may have done as recently as three years ago. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that the inclusion of natural elements in the kitchen has grown

in popularity as homeowners make up for lost time spent in the great outdoors. Organic wood features complemented by plants and foliage can help bring the outside in, but solid wood kitchen worktops can
become an expensive purchase.

Bushboard’s Omega range offers a number of wood finishes, giving the customer a choice of light or dark
and natural or panelled looks for a reduced cost and added easy maintenance.

Creating a multipurpose space

Evolving home design and function has led to the emergence of multipurpose kitchen spaces. No longer just a room for food preparation, the kitchen has established itself for many as a place to socialise and often work. Complete kitchen remodels can be expensive, but an alternative is the combination of thick and thin kitchen surfaces to create segregated areas for different purposes.

Combining different thicknesses of conventional laminate surfaces from product offerings such as Bushboard’s Zenith range, can add a new level of depth and variety to the kitchen’s practical space, without having to reconfigure the room.

Rich and Warm

Especially during the colder months
when the days are shorter, warm rich tones within the home can help create a feeling of comfort. When brought into the kitchen, the colour scheme can provide an air of chic and elegance, while maintaining a relaxed atmosphere. This trend is synonymous with dark woods and richer hues which can be added into the kitchen in multiple ways through work surfaces, wall art, splashbacks and furnishings.

Bushboard’s Alloy range of kitchen splashbacks offers up designs such as Walnut Geometric, which adds the element of classic wood with easy fit and maintenance.

Textured black

The use of black within the kitchen has been a popular trend for some time now, with the colour being applied to elements such as taps and highlights to bring a touch of class to the room. The look has now begun to evolve, absorbing a range of textures and finishes to create depth and emphasis on senses of touch and feel. 

Kitchen worktops and splashbacks offer themselves up as an ideal way to add these black highlights to a kitchen and Bushboard’s Zenith worktop in Noir Fusion is a great example of how black can be enhanced with the addition of a speckled texture.

New marble

Marble has always been synonymous with luxury, but the move towards marble with warmer hues and subtle veining is proving popular among homeowners eager to bring neutral tones into their kitchen. Many associate the stone with extravagance and expense, but with alternative solutions on the market such as compact laminate, it’s possible to achieve the look without breaking the bank.

Keeping up to date

With so many emerging trends coming into the market as we head into 2023, it’s the perfect time for installers to take advantage and update what they offer to customers to meet these demands. Laminate and compact laminate kitchen worksurfaces are a great option for those looking to adopt the latest trends without having to splash out on a full refurb.

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