Kitchen Trends by Rotpunkt

Matt Phillips, Head of UK Operations of market leading German kitchen manufacturer Rotpunkt.

KITCHEN  TRENDS FOR 2018

With the remnants of party poppers cleared away and the Alka Seltzer returned to the medicine cabinet for another 12 months, we can turn our attention to business again; and being the first month of 2018 it is an ideal time to get an indicator of how kitchen trends may play out through the year. Accordingly, we asked Matt Phillips, Head of UK operations of market leading German kitchen manufacturer Rotpunkt, to share his thoughts.

“There is definite swing towards juxtaposing finishes and materials: atypical finishes and materials such as copper mixed with wood, chrome highlights, matt effect lacquers met with black handles and accessories have become the must-have looks.

Blending surface finishes across both the worktops and kitchen furniture; the fusion of colours, finishes and textures are both pleasingly tactile and aesthetically spectacular. Work-surfaces are now looking to the furniture for inspiration, seeing laminate solutions become the go-to for synchronising the kitchen doors and work surfaces in the same material and finish.

The most popular kitchen style will continue to be linear with clean lines, rich materials and textures all enhanced by handleless door options and matt finishes. Linear styling appeals to those consumers looking for fuss-free and contemporary kitchen with discreet 

storage and definitely, hide-away appliances. This clean style is enhanced by handleless profile options with a variety of different chamfered edge detailing: showing a desire for extra care and attention to specific design features. Clever interiors offering endusers maximum interior storage is now here to stay and storage items like fully extendable drawer systems for smooth linear movement, soft-close hinges are almost expected these days.

HP laminate finishes are already becoming the preferred choice as it’s strong and has high design flexibility and is able to take on multiple effects like wood and metal. A real selling point is the fact that it doesn’t show fingerprints.

PC lacquer options are also coming to the fore, showing how a powder coated finish is transforming the practical nature of a kitchen. Stronger than normal lacquer, PC Lacquer guarantees a seamless surface, is highly scratch / wear / chemical / UV resistant and delivers a contemporary aesthetic with tactile surface texture.

Finally, we can’t forget cabinet construction which increasingly has to meet increased demands for sustainability from consumers; thankfully, this is an area Rotpunkt is recognised widely as being a market leader. Accordingly, Rotpunkt kitchen furniture is made using ‘BioBoard’: a sustainable, green and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional chip boards, which makes them highly competitive especially as ‘BioBoard’ doesn’t sacrifice any quality. Furthermore, the weight of cabinetry is reduced by an amazing 30% by using corn and other yearly plants. This makes Rotpunkt kitchens one of the most user friendly kitchens for installers.”

The new Power Kitchen in Carbon by Rotpunkt is defined by its industrial styling, contemporary colour palette and highly tactile quality.