▷ Kitchen furniture trends

The end of the year is a good opportunity to look back at the trends that prevailed in kitchen design in 2015, which we noticed at the furniture shows we attended, to see what will persist in the year to come. Like every year, in May 2016 we will be present at the Milan International Furniture Fair, the most important event in the world of furniture, in order to be aware of trends and select new products.

Here are the industry trends kitchen furniture which you won’t go wrong with in 2016:
1. Custom kitchen furniture

Of course, this is nothing new, but in the past year, more and more customers, advised or not by interior designers and architects, are opting for custom-made furniture. This option gives them control of the product and the opportunity to put their creative stamp on the final product, a tempting aspect especially for younger consumers. The concern for personalized kitchen furniture, created according to the needs of users and the unique characteristics of the given space, as well as the interest of customers in the world of design, which conditions their choices, have created a strong preference for personalized kitchen furniture.

The e-Motion kitchen from the 100% Romanian brand Formmat, launched in September 2015 at the BIFE-SIM trade fair, was born from this same trend: the need for kitchen furniture that is easy to personalize, versatile and capable of adapting to changes, keeping fundamental needs unchanged: ergonomics, resistance over time, ease of use. The ceramic tiles decorated by designer Marie Nouvelle are arranged on a magnetic support, being easy to replace at any time, and changing the appearance of the furniture.

2. Built-in high-tech options

Innovations in the world of technology do not bypass the world of cooking, on the contrary: today’s kitchens are equipped with cutting-edge functions that add a new dimension to cooking and facilitate daily activities. One of the innovations integrated into Formmat kitchens is Franke’s myMenu oven, which can be activated via a smartphone app, wherever you are. Today’s kitchens meet the needs of today’s always-connected users.

3. Central insulating element

The kitchen island, when space allows, remains a popular trend. Inspired by television shows and cooking demonstrations, the island is an element that adds a special note to the space, especially when it presents an industrial style, like the Factory kitchen by Aster Cucine, a surprising fusion between industrial style and rustic influences.

4. Clean lines and subtle design

To provide long-term versatility, the fronts of the kitchen furniture have been simplified, favoring clean lines in favor of ornamentation. This trend adapts perfectly to black and white kitchens, like the Phoenix by Varenna, where all the furniture modules are inspired by the pure and refined line, the quintessence of modernism.

5. Neutral shades

In addition to the simplicity of the line, the favorite kitchen furniture of designers in 2016 will be mostly finished in neutral tones: white, gray and natural tones create a welcoming and warm atmosphere, and a comfortable background for decorative elements with bold accents, easy to change over time. The Baron de Formmat kitchen, available in 12 shades, is most often chosen in the solid lime wood version, Panna white.

Kitchen furniture It’s a significant investment, so if you’re planning to renovate in the coming year, it’s worth considering kitchen furniture trends that will stick around for a long time.