One of the biggest kitchen design trends of recent times is minimalist, Scandinavian style. The core tenets of scandi style are clean lines, muted colours and minimalism. Scandi kitchen designs, for this reason, are less likely to date, making them a timeless investment. Read on for our quick guide for achieving a scandi-style kitchen design.
If you’re not loving the look of your splashback, here are some trending styles of 2019 to get you inspired for some change!
Two-toned cabinetry is a growing trend that lets you have the best of both worlds. Here’s how to make it work.
Many of us dream of living the breezy coastal life - but if you live in the land-locked suburbs, a Hamptons-style kitchen could be the answer. Inspired by the signature style of beach houses in in upstate New York’s getaway Hamptons area, the Hamptons style has come to embody everything we love about coastal chic with class. While a Hamptons style kitchen design traditionally has a specific look and feel to it, there is of course always room to move and to tailor the style to your personal taste. That being said, here are the top five things to include in your take on the Hamptons kitchen style: Paint it white The calling card of the Hamptons style is its signature white colour palette. The white makes the most of natural light in the space, reminiscent of beachside living. If stark white doesn’t appeal to you, go for
We’ve written in the past about ways to integrate eco-friendly principles into your overall kitchen design – but what about everyday actions you can take to reduce waste at home? With a wave of media attention growing around the impact of waste on our planet, people are becoming even more invested in actions they can take to reduce their global footprint. Here at Apollo Kitchens, sustainability is at our core, so we’re passionate about finding ways to reduce waste in our kitchen designs and in our day-to-day lives. Here are our top tips for how to live your best eco-friendly lifestyle, without sacrificing on luxury. Invest in quality appliances While the cost might be higher at the outset, higher-end appliances can give you a world of difference when it comes to saving energy, cutting down on costs and reducing waste. Look for appliances with the highest star ratings. Higher
All things metallic have been on trend of late, and kitchens have been no exception. Whether used as an accent for tapware and door hardware, or incorporated on a larger scale; metallic elements in your kitchen can add an urban flair and modern feel to the space. Here are a few of our favourite ways to feature metal surfaces in your kitchen design: Heavy Metal Deciding to commit to a metallic kitchen is a bold move, but one that’s at the forefront of modern kitchen design. Picking a statement metal and weaving this throughout your island, benchtop and splashback creates a unique and ultra-modern look, with the added bonus of easy cleaning. Throw in metallic-finish kitchen cabinets and you’ll have the heavy metal kitchen of your dreams. Working With White A white kitchen makes the perfect canvas to introduce metals. Choosing white cabinetry gives you the flexibility to choose any
Open plan living is high on many homeowners’ lists of must-haves when they’re building or renovating. Not only does an open space provide plenty of room for entertaining guests (without relegating yourself to the kitchen), but open plan also feels incredibly spacious, more airy and more welcoming. The style does come with its challenges, though, and there are some key things to consider before you launch into a build. Here, we’ll talk through some of the most important tips for designing an open plan home. Clear zones Even though you’re planning for an open layout, you don’t want your design to be too free flowing; it’s important you maintain clear distinction between your kitchen, dining area and living room. This keeps everything from blending into one and becoming too chaotic. Use rugs and mats to create defined zones – a high-pile rug in the living room space shows that
At its core, designing a kitchen involves choosing solid materials and components – a stone benchtop, timber flooring or a copper light fitting. But adding soft furnishings to your kitchen and dining space is important too, as softer elements like upholstery, curtains and rugs can elevate your kitchen and tie your whole design together. Choosing soft furnishings is often left to the last minute; homeowners will scramble to find the right curtains to match their colour palette, or try to upholster seat cushions in barely any time. A better way to do it is to integrate your choices about soft furnishings into your renovation plans from the very beginning. Here are our tips on how to choose soft furnishings for a cohesive look and feel in your kitchen. Curtains Curtains and blinds don’t just control the light and privacy levels in your space; the right fabric, colour or pattern can work
Kitchen design trends come and go but here at Apollo Kitchens, we believe some of 2019’s biggest predicted trends tell an important story about the future of kitchen design as a whole. The trends that we’ve outlined in this blog are ideas that have risen to the front of homeowners’ minds of late – but they are classic styles that promise to stick around for a long time yet. Sustainability 2018 has been all about raising awareness for today’s most pressing environmental issues, and 2019 will see homeowners integrating more sustainability options into their homes. Kitchen design will be about renewable energy sources, and sustainably made building materials. Designers and engineers will also create ways to reduce waste by improving food storage – keeping food fresher for longer without the use of plastic. After all, it’s only by preserving the health of our planet that we’ll get to
Plants are having a design moment right now – and for good reason. The verdant foliage you see splashed across your Instagram feed doesn’t just look great through the lens of your camera - it also comes with added benefits. Adding greenery to your kitchen is proven to improve your mood, lead to better sleep patterns and detoxify the air you breathe. What’s better with a breath of fresh air that comes from a picture-perfect source? But your kitchen is a unique space, and some plants hold up better than others. If you’re looking to introduce a splash of green into your cooking space, read on for our tips on the best plants to go for. Ivy Hardy and fast to grow, ivy is a plant that adapts to its surroundings and can grow in almost any pot. Install a hanging basket on your kitchen ceiling to save on