LivingKitchen 2017 Trend Report

Introduction

Trend Insights:

- Matt surfaces

- The new monochrome

- Natural elements

- Aqua and blue shades

- Material Mix

- Contrasting surfaces

- Framework detail

- Metallic

- Painted timber effect

- UK Focus

Over 200 well-known national and

international suppliers from 21

countries presented at LivingKitchen

2017, displaying the latest ideas and

innovations. More than 150,000

visitors came to experience all trends

related to the kitchen.

The 2017 edition took place from

16 to 22 January. With a diverse mix

of international visitors attending the

show.

Here, EGGER UK’s head of décor

development Elliott Fairlie talks about

some of the trends that caught his eye.

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More than 150,000visitors with 200

well-known nationaland international

suppliers from 21countries.

The trends on displaywere focused on the

latest ideas andinnovations.

LivingKitchen, held in parallel to IMM Cologne every other

year, is one of the leading international kitchen events –

displaying the latest in kitchen design trends over the course of

seven days in January.

This year, over 200 well-known national and international

suppliers from 21 countries presented their latest ideas and

innovations.

For the first time, more than 150,000 visitors came to

experience all trends related to the kitchen. With one in two

customers now visiting from outside Germany, this show’s

international focus and overall importance in the calendar when

it comes to the latest trends and innovations is indisputable.

Matt Surfaces

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"The emergence of matt now taking centre stage."

In recent years, we have started to see a shift away from

gloss in furniture design, after many years of

dominance, with the emergence of matt now taking

centre stage.

This year’s show was very similar in the fact that there

were many matt surfaces on display, such as EGGER’s PerfectSense Matt, particularly in dark colours, with

Nobillia Nobillia

Pronormblack slab doors and work surfaces being used in

combination with distressed, oxidised metals, such as F302 ST87 Ferro Bronze as shown by Nobillia, or dark,

expressive timbers similar to the new U999 ST38 Black,

which Leicht and Pronorm used to great effect.

Due to a matt surface’s muted appearance, especially in

combination with dark solid colours, it allows for

combinations with a mixture of styles, expressive and

distressed finishes or contrasting textures and designs.

The New Monochrome

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We have seen the emergence of monochrome design of late and this was also present at last

year’s EuroCucina. However, more recently, we have seen a combination of light and dark greys

creating contrast whilst offering a more subtle, less stark alternative. This was seen with Leicht,

who combined contrasting grey shades to create this new monochrome design. This could be

replicated using tones such as EGGER’s new U775 ST9 White Grey

Nobillia

Leicht

in combination with the

With texture now being so important, and seen as an evolution of the white trend, light timbers

are a more modern alternative on this well-established trend – adding colour variation in order to

promote combinations and character. Due to their tactile feel, they are ideal in combinations with

cool greys from light to dark – adding a new twist to monochrome design. As seen by Nobillia

who displayed EGGER’s H1176 ST37 White Halifax Oak with a combination of grey tones such

as the new U960 ST9 Onyx Grey.

decor U899 ST9 Cosmos Grey for a complementary modern look.

Natural Elements

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Over recent years, we have seen the

introduction of natural elements in a whole host

of finishes. However, granites, stones and

marbles which, other than for worktops, have

been quite niche when it comes to furniture

design in the UK are now proving popular.

Used as doors and worksurfaces, in combination

with dark woodgrains such as Next 125 by

Schüller or Warendorf, they add texture and

contrast. And, due to their grey tones, they work

well in combination with popular woodgrains and

solid colours in grey shades, such as the new F651 ST16 Grey Claystone, for a plaster finish

Nobillia

Warendarf

Marble designs are also becoming very

expressive, making them ideal for accents

such as EGGER’s F094 ST15 Black Copper Cippollino Marble, which Nobillia

used as accent worksurfaces and feature

wall panels in combination with white.

Next 125

in combination with the elegant and highly

natural, H3710 ST9 Natural Carini Walnut.

Aqua and Blue Shades

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Often in the past, in exhibitions in Europe,

we have come back talking about vibrant

primary colours, used as accents in furniture

design. However, we have seen that these

rarely lend themselves to the UK market

other than in the form of paint colours and

accessories.

But during recent European exhibitions, we

have seen aqua and blue shades gaining

prominence. This colour area is a lot more

subtle, whilst also working well in

combination with many of the current

popular designs and styles.

Nobilla

Leicht

Brigitte

Designs from Nobillia and Brigitte

demonstrated this to great effect, with Nobillia

opting for EGGER’s U636 ST9 Fjord Green in

combination with H1176 ST37 White Halifax Oak, whilst Brigitte used a deep blue with grey

tones, where EGGER’s U599 ST9 Indigo Blue could be used, in combination with

H3325 ST28 Tobacco Gladstone Oak adding

a subtle yet luxurious feel, and a particular

favourite.

Material Mix

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Mix and match is a term that we have been talking about for

several years. Now, however, this has evolved and can be

found in various forms.

Material mix is gaining prominence in this area as designs try to

become more individual whilst integrating contrasting styles,

colours, textures and materials.

This has seen woodgrains, metals, stones and solid colours

from a similar colour palette being integrated together to create

unique and interesting designs.

Whilst this can be challenging, bringing all these various

elements together such as in designs from Varenna Poliform,

Alno and Elio demonstrates how this can work well – combining

materials to create modern and unique designs.

Varenna Poliform

Elio Alno

Contrasting Surfaces

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Another area of mix and match can be found in the form of contrasting surfaces.

This sees the combination of work surfaces in various thicknesses, styles and materials coming

together to create texture and interest.

Varenna Poliform

Allmilmö

Pronorm

With increased use in kitchen design, due to

the popularity of the island unit, we are seeing

the integration of mixed uses with breakfast

bar areas, food preparation and social spaces

encouraging these design features.

Designs from Verenna by Poliform, Allmilmö

and Pronorm all demonstrated these design

elements to great effect, with a mixture of

colour, materials and surface texture.

Verenna by Poliform’s mixture of sleek metal

and rich wood surfaces was a prime example

of this.

Framework Detail

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Open-shelving and framework detailing has come to the fore recently, as personalised design

and the need for choice gains momentum.

These design elements break up the uniformity of often large banks of doors and drawers, whilst

also creating interest and a touch of individuality due to the numerous ways that this can be

implemented.

Also, the way in which the shelving is now on display allows for personalised items to be shown.

Highlighted at the Scavolini Stand

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This also creates more focus on the types of materials and

designs used on previously internal elements, with more

emphasis and attention now being taken to show texture,

interest and value.

This could be seen from Scavolini’s collaboration with

Diesel, with the use of black framework, open shelving and

bevelled glass. Meanwhile, Sachsen Küchen used a mixture

of doors and shelving in varying depths in a textured

woodgrain to create interest and value.

Pronorm

Sachsen Küchen

Sachsen Küchen

Metallic

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Metallic finishes are also a design feature that we have seen gaining prominence over recent

years within furniture, and has now transcended into other areas of design. As a result, this has

seen them become more accepted and now used in a variety of forms.

Brushed coppers, similar to the new F570 ST2 Copper Metallic, oxidised and distressed metals,

Scavolini

Lechner

Beckermann

Alno

and even gold’s such as F571 ST2 Gold Metallic, could be seen at the show, adding interest and

tactility to the overall design.

Lechner opted for an interesting use of a laminate worktop in EGGER’s F547 ST9 Metal Blocks

design.

Alno demonstrated this to great effect with the use of EGGER’s F302 ST87 Ferro Bronze, whilst

Painted Timber Effect

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Painted timber is an interesting topic as it has been so

prominent in the UK over recent years, with painted

timber doors or the use of more cost-effective

alternatives, such as our ST27 range, proving

extremely popular.

AllmilmöSchüller

Schüller

Usually, at European exhibitions, we often see trends

and styles from which we can take inspiration.

However, this clearly seems to be a trend which has

filtered the other way, with European designs from the

likes of Allmilmö using this in a contemporary way with

a horizontal grain. Schüller meanwhile opted for EGGER’s ST27 painting grade and applying a grey

paint finish to incorporate this into their designs.

UK Focus

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And finally, as discussed previously about how this

exhibition has much more of an international focus these

days, it was great to see Howdens’ presence there for the

first time from the UK, demonstrating a mix of cool greys,

open shelving units and modern handless doors. Just

another example of just how this show has changed over

the years and how this has become a very important

fixture in the calendar internationally, to gain an insight

into existing and future designs and trends.

Howdens

Howdens

Howdens

Howdens

Overall, the show’s popularity and importance continues, and it’s not

hard to see why – as it continues to inspire with the latest designs and

innovations from around the world, and many of the world’s leading

brands, all under one roof.

Whilst there wasn’t one particular style or trend that stood out, which

just shows how individuality, personalisation and choice is still

currently such a key design feature, there were many highlights and

exciting elements to inspire future designs and ideas.

It will be interesting to see these designs and styles coming through

over the coming months and how they will be interpreted and

implemented in future designs.

Elliott Fairlie – EGGER UK – January 2017

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