Bespoke Kitchen Trends For 2022

Are you considering a kitchen refurb? Or perhaps you have recently extended your home? There are many kitchen styles to suit your interior design needs, so it just means finding the right one for you. From sustainable design to vintage furniture, we’ll discuss all the personalised kitchen trends you’ll see this year and how you can incorporate them into your home.

The kitchen is the heart of the home for many people. It sees the family come and go every day, cooking, sharing meals, socialising or doing homework. From morning to night the kitchen is a well-used space - or it could be if you design it well. It simply requires comfortable seating, quality lighting and space. So if you’re looking for ways to update your kitchen, read on to find out how you can do just that.

Sustainable design practices

In 2022, it’s important to make sustainable choices as much as possible. This includes our home design. When choosing materials for your home, you should pick certain materials that are much better for the environment. This means pure and natural materials like wood and metal. Mixing materials and picking ones that have been upcycled or reused is a great way to create a rustic aesthetic that also ensures little waste. When making a conscious decision to pick more sustainable items, you are more likely to find hand-crafted and high-quality pieces that are designed to last. Reclaimed wood is a great option and provides a stunning effect that you will enjoy having in your kitchen for years to come.

We should be conscious of our consumption, and while it is nice to stay on top of trends, it is much better to create spaces that are timeless and will last for years to come. That is something to bear in mind when designing your kitchen. Will you still like these styles in a year's time? Or are they simply a passing fad? In this blog, we aim to discuss bespoke trends that you are less likely to see in mainstream kitchen designs, styles that we hope will last a lifetime.

Creating zones within open-plan living spaces

If you have a much larger amount of kitchen space it can make it difficult to give it character and warmth. Some open-plan kitchens may seem vast and cold and not a place you enjoy spending your time. That’s why a big trend this year is following a popular design principle of creating zones within larger spaces. This gives you plenty of opportunities to create smaller areas within your kitchen that each has its own purpose - giving you a more optimised kitchen that feels good.

The general idea is to split your kitchen into spaces for cooking, living and dining. Where you choose to place each of these areas depends entirely on how your family uses these spaces. Island counters, sofas, pendant lighting and colour connections are important when you’re zoning areas. It’s a good idea to constantly consider the flooring plan as you go and make sure it flows. While it's nice to have these different areas, you also don’t want a ground floor that feels clunky and unnatural. If you are unsure of the best way to tackle a new floor plan, it’s best to find a kitchen designer that can plan the perfect zoned kitchen space for you. They will have plenty of experience and know the tips and tricks to an optimal and inviting space.

Vintage furniture

Kitchen trends in 2022 involve removing any remnants of a kitchen showroom. The cold, characterless feeling a showroom provides doesn’t translate well when you just place it straight in your own home. It lacks personality and a feeling that it is lived in. Instead of opting for a kitchen that hundreds of people have a replica of, make it your own with bold and comforting furniture choices. You can opt for a traditional look with a scrubbed kitchen table or dresser that works to create a farmhouse kitchen. Or perhaps boldly painted tables in bright colours to create a timeless style. The best thing about vintage furniture is that they don’t go out of style. You aren’t choosing a trendy piece of furniture that will lose its charm in a year or two because vintage furniture is always in style.

You can find inexpensive vintage furniture at antique stores or flea markets, so you can really find a gem that no one else will have. These kinds of tables or dressers work great as a kitchen island, making it the centrepiece of your kitchen. Pair rustic wood with light pastels, sharp whites and overhead lighting to really bring your space alive. Whether you opt for a rustic feel or combine the vintage furniture with contemporary styles, you can ensure your kitchen has a little more to give than many others who stick to the same cookie cutter style.

Rounded shapes

One benefit of opting for rounded edges in your kitchen is that you’ll no longer feel the unbearable pain of bashing your hip into the sharp point of your kitchen counter. However, as rounded shapes become increasingly popular, we’ve started seeing them appear in many different forms, from oversized elements to lighting. No longer do kitchens have to contain cold and sharp elements. They are now being replaced with softer, curvier aspects to improve the space’s calmness and make it more viable for socialising.

Opting for rounded edges can completely transform your kitchen, making it more comfortable and easier on the eye. When you walk into a kitchen with round cupboards and counters, you’re drawn to run your hand along it and feel the satisfying touch it provides. The next time you feel stressed in the kitchen trying to get dinner ready, you don’t have to fear hitting any sharp edges, which will only worsen your mood and ensure you wake up with a bruise. They also are able to draw you into the space while still adding sophistication. They can make a room feel inviting while still asserting itself as a place that feels well put together. Rounded edges are much more natural and organic than sharp edges, so they draw on inspiration from nature, instantly making you feel more at home.

Freestanding multifunctional storage

Kitchens over the last few decades have transformed from single-functional spaces to multi-functional spaces. Whereas our grandparents would have had kitchens that served only as a space to cook, kitchens in the 21st century are much more diverse and provide a place to cook, eat and socialise. As the needs of this space change, so must the furniture. This means that freestanding multifunctional furniture is more essential than it was before. You are able to bring these items in without having to change too much of your overall design.

The kitchen has become a living space in its own right, requiring furniture that seamlessly blends into its environment and serves more than one purpose. Going forward we will see much more stand-alone pieces like dressers, wooden shelving and glass cabinetry as opposed to standard built-in elements. Not only are these types of furniture practical, but also offer a decorative element meaning you can personalise your space as you wish. You can add an accent colour, mix materials or even use it to display your treasured items. Opting for blended styles makes your kitchen unique to you and a space you will love.



JA Horne Starlight - Fitted Kitchens and Kitchen Installations

At JA Horne Starlight, we have years of experience with kitchen refurbs and furniture installations. We can ensure everything suits your requirements with a personalised kitchen just for you. Whether you need plumbing, electrical, plastering or lighting, we can do it all. We take pride in each and every kitchen refurb we do, with an expert team and high-quality kitchen furniture, JA Horne Starlight is the best place for furniture installations in Sheffield. We also offer fitted bedrooms, home offices, bespoke furniture and much more. So whatever your renovation plans, get in touch with our team today. We will be happy to discuss your requirements.