At the turn of the year, it is a tradition in many countries to make resolutions. What should be different, better and more beautiful in the new year? Which annoying habits can be eliminated? Many people want something to change in the new year. Be it annoying pounds, your job or other annoying little things. Strength and energy should be a constant companion in activities, challenges and decisions. But it's not just your private life that can change, but also the interior of your kitchen.
Next year, numerous new 2019 kitchen trends will come onto the market that will make you dream. Be inspired when you browse through the gigantic range of furniture, lighting items, fittings and the likeKitchen hutsscroll. Here's what you should pay attention to when furnishing, upgrading and designing your kitchen for 2019.
Kitchen trends 2019: Fascination with the “invisible kitchen”
The integration of living room and cooking area
2019 will be the year in which kitchens will no longer be given their own space. But this shouldn't take away from the kitchen, but rather bring it into the everyday life and comfort zone of the residents. The approach for this is to merge the living area with the dining area.
But how does this symbiosis succeed?
• Kitchen islands or kitchen bases serve as work surfaces and dining tables
• No color or stylistic changes
• Kitchen must be able to be “hidden” (sliding work surfaces, sliding walls)
• Avoid sharp edges (pressure openers instead of handles)
This is particularly important for the combination of living, dining and cooking areasthe flowing transitionbetween these individual areas. There must be no sharp changes that would allow the individual areas to be clearly demarcated. Rather, furniture, colors and decoration should create a unified whole. This not only affects the appearance of the kitchen.
Rather, behind this soft flow of spaces lies the psychology of home furnishings. If there is a sharp separation between two areas in a room without you having to go through a door, you feel uneasy. From childhood, the human brain is used to the fact that when you walk through a door, a change occurs. However, if this doesn't happen, the brain can hardly attribute the sudden change between two areas of life.
Plan the kitchen in detail in advance
An open kitchen requires significantly more planning than a traditional variation integrated into one room. First, pay attention to the spatial conditions. It is very important that you have a space within your four walls that is sufficiently large. Ultimately, the kitchen, dining room and possibly living room have to be accommodated in one area. The biggest mistake you can make is planning too compactly. After all, it is an open kitchen that should ensure freedom of movement and openness. If the space is used unfavorably, pieces of furniture will be too close together and hinder the desired atmosphere.
If you didn't already plan your invisible kitchen when building your house, the concept can go throughprofessional support from an architectsucceed. This allows them to quickly determine which walls can be breached without hindrance without affecting the load-bearing capacity of the walls.
Pops of color or light-dark contrasts?
So far, kitchen trends have been dominated by light colors. But in 2019, new trends will be set that are moving towards black, gray and dark brown. Combinations of both colors that are associated with different materials are particularly beautiful.
An example of a unique oneCombination in dark shades:
The kitchen is basically kept in deep gray, but has special highlights in dark reddish brown. The gray areas give the impression of high-quality stone or marble, whereas all brown tones have a wooden look. This skilfully sets accents that guide the eye.
In order for you to really succeed in this trend, you should make sure when choosing furnishings that not only the furniture itself is dark. Likewise, decorations and details such as handles, faucets and more must be kept dark. Even the devices will convey stylish elegance in dark colors with a small area of high-gloss surface.
A tip:Make sure youOnly use high-gloss surfaces occasionally. Entire kitchens with a high-gloss look are no longer trendy in 2019. Rather, designers tend towards matt surfaces that are brought to the foreground through the targeted use of light.
In 2019, the term “Dusty Colors” was coined, which describes the use of muted, smoky colors.
If there can't be too much black and gray
If a complete kitchen interior in black, gray and brown is too much of the dark color nuances for you, you can still use the style of the Dusty Colors as a guide. In addition to quartz gray or mocha brown, color combinations such as sage green, blue gray and ever green can also be used. These colors can be used as color accents, for example by choosing shelves or cupboards in this color or painting the walls to match. Don't be afraid to reach into the paint pot. However, a dark shade of your favorite color should find its way into your kitchen.
Worth knowing:An exception to the Dusty Colors rule can be found in Rose. In 2019, a combination of black furniture with rose-colored accents is popular. Many designers incorporate the light color to make the room appear deeper. For example, you can find shelves with a black exterior but a rose-colored interior. This makes the depth of the shelf shine in a completely different light. The kitchen also gets a lively impression because the eye is guided from light to dark areas.
Cook only with the perfect lighting
Sophisticated lighting concepts can be perfectly combined to brighten the color. When planning your kitchen, you should always consider using dark colors. These absorb a lot of light, which can no longer be scattered in all spatial directions. Matt surfaces also reduce the reflected light intensity. So in a trendy kitchen of 2019 you have two factors that require the use of special, high-intensity light sources. However, you should not conclude that the lighting trend is towards intense direct lighting. Rather, you should rely on indirect lighting that specifically sets a focus.
What is meant by indirect lighting?
It is not a light source that is hung centrally in the room like a traditional lamp. Designers specifically integrate the light sources into shelves and wall cabinets, which cast highlights onto worktops, the sink or the stove. This ensures perfect illumination of all relevant areas without there being a central light source. You can also follow a very hot trend that not only gives lighting a benefit, but also a decorative effect.
LEDs are increasingly being incorporated into kitchen bases. A radiant eye-catcher becomes the center of your kitchen and connects all the elements of the kitchen with each other. The lighting is also good for finding a transition to the living room. In the evening, when you sit on the couch with a delicious red wine and a good film, it takes effectcozy indirect lightingof the kitchen base perfectly.
A year full of innovations – How kitchen appliances are changing
It has been apparent for several years now that kitchen appliances are becoming increasingly technological. But in 2019, smartphones and kitchens are merging. In order to save time when cooking, to delegate automatable work to an assistant or simply to have more fun cooking, smartphones are linked to the kitchen.
There are kitchen systems that brew morning coffee to the minute without you having to get out of bed first. The oven and stove can be switched on and off with your smartphone, so you can check your kitchen while you're on the go. If you want to follow the 2019 kitchen trends next year, you definitely have to deal with the topic of “smart home”. In the same breath, voice assistants such as Siri or Alexa should also be mentioned, which will probably also find their way into your kitchen. With your voice command, you can start cooking fun with technological support.
Kitchen trends 2019: No room for expansive extractor hoods
How to choose the best single kitchen for your needs
A single kitchen offers all the desired functions of a large kitchenette, just in a small format. These compact kitchens offer numerous options in terms of functionality, style and size. Here are some of the most important things you need to know to make an informed purchasing decision.
As a result of minimalization and the merging of living space with kitchen, a conventional extractor hood will no longer find space in your kitchen in 2019. Rather, it has to fit easily into the room and virtually disappear. Two systems are particularly popular for this purpose.
Downdraft downdraft fan:
Two different versions of downdraft fans are available. The table fans are located in the middle of the hob. It is a rotating spiral that sucks in the resulting steam directly. This means it cannot rise and condense in the room. Thanks to the minimalist integration into the hob, you always have a clear view while cooking. You can also freely use the space that is now created above the hob. Install narrow shelves to grow your own spices and herbs.
The table extractor hood is also a model based on the downdraft fan principle. The extractor hood can be recessed into the worktop behind the hob. At the push of a button, the extractor hood moves out of the table and is fully operational. This creates a lot of free space that can be used for other purposes when you don't want to prepare food.
Vertical hood for wall mounting above the cooking area:
Another way to protect your head from hitting something is the vertical hood. It is simply mounted above the hob. It does not have to be extended or unfolded to operate. This is particularly useful if you want to work ergonomically on the hob without having to squeeze under the extractor hood, against the rear plates of the hob.
Angled extractor hoods are also very trendy. Similar to the vertical hood, the intention behind these models is to protect the head and increase comfort.
For this purpose, the hood is at an angle that rises towards the ceiling. In the area of your head, the extractor hood is a few centimeters away from the wall. So you can be sure that you can work in a relaxed manner.
In general, comfort is a top priority when it comes to extractor hoods in 2019. This can be seen not only in the geometric design of the models. Manufacturers attach great importance to minimizing noise pollution. The kitchen should become a quiet, pleasant place in which cooking, baking and cooking can be done to relax. Accordingly, reducing the volume is an absolute must-have.
From a tiny cooking pot to a huge roaster
In 2019, it no longer just has to be hobs that work using induction, but also flexible versions. The hobs can be connected together so that any cookware can be used, from small cooking pots to large roasters.
Furniture trends: These furnishings are absolute highlights
Kitchen designers are increasingly focusing on a simple appearance when it comes to furnishings. An example that combines functionality, design and elegance is the so-called “Flying Bridge”.
Induction hobs, ovens, dishwashers, microwaves and more are a must in a kitchen. But when these appliances are positioned in the room, the concept of the invisible kitchen can hardly be realized. Thanks to the flying bridge, all of these devices are hidden under an elegant quartz stone worktop. This plate is mounted on a sliding rail so that you can start cooking in no time. With a loose movement you push the plate beyond the work equipment. All required devices are released immediately.
When closed, typical kitchen appliances are no longer visible. This is referred to as a “clean look”, which is very trendy in 2019.
How is the clean look perfected?
•Minimalist decorations
• Basic color white with shades towards cream, off-white, ivory or light beige
• Combine with anthracite or pearl gray (carefully, as the clean look can only be achieved through minimal use of color)
• Set up according to the motto “Less is more”
In addition to worktops, which hide a large part of the kitchen equipment in an elegant and visually appealing way, there are other methods to achieve the clean look. When it comes to cupboards or drawers, make sure that they are designed without handles. This enables the creation of clean, straight transitions, completely free of disruptive contours. Such furniture is opened with light pressure or through special notches that you can reach into with your hand.
Not only should the furniture have a clean look, but also the colors used. White, beige or other uniform light colors complete the look. In addition, such an interior design style avoids intensive decorations. “Less is more.” Is the motto you should follow. Set skilful accents with precisely selected items. In order to perfect their integration into the room, it is recommended to pay attention to geometric shapes. Square vases, round lamps and triangular candles fit uniquely into the flair of the clean, invisible kitchen.
