2. Seating for the whole family
5. Going for green
Prior to 2020, eating together as a whole family was a less regular event, often limited to Sunday roasts and special occasions. However, with families now together for most mealtimes, ample seating and space to dine together has become more of a priority. Davonport expects integrated seating solutions such as banquette and breakfast bar style seating to become ever more popular in 2021 and for homeowners to specify multiple eating zones to accommodate the dining habits of all family members.
Greens were a popular colour choice for hand painted kitchens throughout 2020. The bolder, darker shades paired with brass and gold tone accessories dominated social media feeds last year. However, the trend seems to be moving towards lighter, softer tones that are paired with more natural finished textures and materials.
3. Super storage
6. Home bars
During the first national lockdown of 2020, homeowners’ food shopping habits changed with many households using home delivery services for the first time and the need for the weekly shop to last for the full seven days including every mealtime and snack. This naturally led to a need for more storage for both fresh and food cupboard items as well bulky cleaning and household products.
With restrictions limiting our ability to socialise in pubs, bars and restaurants, many homeowners looked to recreate this environment in their own home. This led to a rise in popularity of ‘home bars’ with everything from integrated wine storage, to larger drinks cabinets, and bespoke cabinetry to store appropriate glassware.
Experts suggest that softer, natural tones and materials, reminiscent of nature, reflect that we are seeking to connect with the outdoors after spending more time than ever before within the same four walls.
Richard Davonport continued:
“With families spending more time than ever under the same roof, our homes have been pushed to the limits. Therefore, it is only natural that we have seen a shift in kitchen design as a result of the pandemic.
As the year progressed, the trend for increased storage and larger capacity appliances continued. It is therefore expected that walk-in pantries and larder-style units will be a big trend in kitchen design for 2021.
“Designing a multifunctional kitchen space that meets the needs of the whole family is now absolutely critical. Whether it’s a makeshift office, the location for a romantic ‘night-out’, a temporary coffee-shop, a classroom, or more traditionally, a place for the whole family to get together at mealtimes, our kitchens have to work harder than ever, so it’s hugely important that as much thought goes into making the most of the available space as it does the cabinetry design and colour.” - Managing Director at Davonport
4. Hot water taps Replacing a traditional kettle with a hot water tap was a popular choice for many homeowners in 2020 and the trend isn’t slowing as we enter 2021. Last year homeworkers realised the 4. Hot water taps benefits of hot taps; being able to make instant hot drinks in between (and even during) meetings, and the lack of noise meant reduced disruption to other family members sharing the same space. As a result, they have been a go-to addition to the modern kitchen.
5. Going for green
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6. Home bars
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