Kitchen Design: 10 Essential Trends for 2019

For all of us, the kitchen is one of the rooms we spend the most time in while we’re home… That’s true whether you have a basic, bare-bones kitchen or a state-of-the-art food lab! The kitchen is a space not just for cooking and eating, but also for family bonds to develop. A great kitchen should feel welcoming and spacious, while maintaining all of its essential functions.

If you’re preparing a kitchen project for 2019, you’ll want to get it RIGHT the FIRST time! And right about now, you may be realizing just how much there is to think about… What are your needs – how many people will this kitchen serve? Will it also be your dining space? It has to be ergonomic – everything placed just right to make cooking and cleaning a breeze. It has to be well designed – taking into account your type of residence and your lifestyle. And you’ll want to choose the right materials to match your budget and quality expectancies.

That’s a LOT to think about… That’s why you should consider the help of a kitchen designer! The experts at Tendances Concept have been doing this for years, and have provided us with the 10 essential trends for 2019 that you should consider if you’re remodeling your kitchen.

Pure, Geometric Lines
Optimize your space for a harmonious feel by choosing simple, pure geometric forms. Leave space for your imagination and increase your kitchen’s zen factor by ditching overly-decorative cabinets.

Matte Finishing
Whether you want bright colours, wooden tones or dazzling white, matte finishes are “in”! Matte cabinets will give your kitchen a pure, elegant look.

Integrated Cabinet Lighting
Integrated LED strips in all your cabinets are not only beautiful – they’re practical, too! Cleaning becomes easier, as does finding little things you normally have to squint and rummage around for.

Handle-Free Cabinets or Decorative Handles
The choice of handles has an enormous influence on your kitchen’s look & feel. Handle-free cabinets offer a pure, simple look. On the other hand, tastefully-chosen decorative handles add character.

Drawers, not Doors
Instead of placing shelves at the bottom of your cabinets, consider drawers! They allow much easier access to the shelf, and improve your kitchen’s overall functionality.

Smart Backsplashes
Traditionally, backsplashes were only to protect your drywall from water damage – but why not add another function such as storage? If your wall is deep enough, consider storing oil, vinegar or soap in an indented part of your backsplash. You can also add rails or supports to your backsplash to hold utensils or other objects.

Exposed Steel Structures
Add a beautiful aesthetic touch to your kitchen by placing storage shelves on an exposed steel structure.

Open Storage and Wall Mounted Shelves
Open, wall-mounted shelves are a beautiful addition to any kitchen, allowing you to store your most beautiful cutlery or allow plants to grow.

Oversized Kitchen Islands
Kitchen islands are the perfect centrepiece for any family home. They create a space for the sink, freeing up the surrounding counters. Plus, they’re a converging point for everyone to sit, stand, talk, read or prepare food!

Ergonomy: pull-out garbage, recycling, oil dispensers and more…
One of the most important aspects of planning a new kitchen is WHERE things will end up. Think of placing the pull-out garbage and recycling near the sink, where they’ll be most useful. You can also think of how to integrate a soap dispenser to your sink, or where to strategically place commonly used items such as salt, pepper, olive oil, etc.