Five unmissable kitchen design trends for 2019

A stylish, well-designed kitchen can add significant value to a home, making it more appealing to potential buyers. Not only does a stunning, well thought-out kitchen increase a property’s value but it makes spending time cooking, dining and socialising in the hub of a home more practical, stress-free and enjoyable.

If 2019 comes with aspirations to renovate your kitchen, here’s five top kitchen design trends you may want to include in your beautiful new kitchen.

• Install a kitchen island

A recent kitchen trends study revealed that islands remain a top design trait of modern kitchens. These stylish kitchen features are perfect for an open-plan design and are an aesthetically-appealing way to create the ideal space for preparing food, socialising, relaxing with a drink and dining.

• Integrate smart technology

Modern kitchens make the most of technology and if you’re updating your kitchen, now’s the perfect time to integrate smart technology into the make-up of this functional living space.

From motion sensor kitchen faucets to coffee makers, lighting and underfloor heating you can turn on with an app, ensure your kitchen is fit for 21^st century living by making the most of smart technology.

• Ceramic tile flooring

Ceramic tile flooring looks set to dominate in 2019 and, thanks to advancements in technology, is available in a whole host of colours and styles, meaning finding ceramics to suit your individual kitchen style shouldn’t be difficult.

• Be brave with backsplashes

Backsplashes above the likes of oven hobs and sinks provide a chance to inject some colour, vivacity and fun into your kitchen.

2019 is all about large backsplash tiles of bold textures, colours and patterns so don’t be afraid to experiment with backsplashes.

• Connect with an external area

Another essential kitchen interior design trend for 2019 is to connect a kitchen with an outdoor space. If it’s possible, add an opening to an outdoor living area such as patio doors, French doors or luxury bi-fold doors to ensure your kitchen is in-tune with this year’s trends – Not to mention make al-fresco wining and dining in the summer considerably more convenient!

• Cool with quartz

There’s something about quartz countertops that exude luxury and taste and consequently, quartz remains a top kitchen design trend for 2019.

Not only does this beautiful material look incredibly stylish, but it’s extremely hard-wearing and requires little in terms of maintenance.