Trends

One of the most exciting elements of updating your kitchen is planning out its style; browsing Pinterest or design sites for inspiration, and breathing new life into a tired space. But sometimes it can be difficult to narrow down all of these enticing options and decide on just one to implement into your design. It doesn’t have to be this way, however - two-toned cabinetry is a growing trend that lets you have the best of both worlds. Here’s how to make it work. Create a contrast To create a feeling of space in a smaller kitchen, incorporate contrasting colours between your upper and lower cabinetry. Using a light palette on top lessens the harsh division between wall and cabinet, and keeps the weight in the bottom half of the space. This combination gives you the neutrality and airiness of a white kitchen, while still letting you play

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

When you’re redesigning your kitchen, it’s important to inject your own personal style into the mix. Gathering inspiration from style experts and design projects is a must, but what will truly make your kitchen your own is if you mix in quirky or personal elements, or pieces that tell significant stories. Of course, you can always browse blogs and magazines for inspiration but use them as a launch pad for your signature kitchen canvas. Making your kitchen your own – and not a carbon copy of the latest trends – is what will make you thrilled to come home each day. But where do you start? At Apollo Kitchens, we’re all about mixing major trends with personal elements, so we have five top tips to share.   Revisit your personal history You could delve into your own personal history for inspiration when it comes to reinvigorating your space. While you

September is in full swing and as the sun is coming up in time for the warmer months, interior designers are turning their heads towards summer trends. If you’re looking to update your kitchen for the summer months, try a few trends on for size. While you should keep your foundations the same, you can play around with accessories, artwork and pops of colour to keep your home looking fresh. Here are our picks for the upcoming season that you can incorporate without sacrificing the timeless you’ve come to love in your kitchen. Natural elements It may come as no surprise, given the influence nature has played in the past couple of years of design – but natural elements are making a return. This season, we’ll see houseplants galore, along with tasteful wicker baskets, intricate macrame wall hangings and found objects. The natural trend will also transition into our soft furnishings, with cushions