Giving the kitchen a look can be beneficial in several ways. But does this necessarily mean new furniture and high expenses? No! Even a kitchen renovation at manageable costs can give space and elements a completely new and modern look.
Kitchen trends 2021
Calm colors, simple shapes and elegant fronts are the 2021 kitchen trend par excellence. The place where we not only cook but also enjoy, sit down as a family, or enjoy socializing with friends, should look good. Functionality and practicality are at least as important and therefore also come to the fore when renovating the kitchen.
New worktop for the kitchen trend
One of the simplest and most effective changes in the kitchen is to replace the worktop. The kitchen trend this year is towards natural materials and calm colors. Natural stone such as marble or quartz stone are therefore particularly suitable. Ceramic and wood are also popular and practical. Ceramic has the advantage that, like natural stone, it is very easy to maintain. With wood, of course, the grain comes into play. It is also persistent, but it has one major disadvantage. If the various parts of the worktop – for example in L-shaped kitchens – are not properly grouted, moisture can swell. Stone slabs are heavier, but in turn more durable and look more elegant overall. A worktop made of granite is also a real eye-catcher in the long term if it is properly cared for.
“New” kitchen thanks to a change of front
Naturalness and simplicity are also the current trend when it comes to the fronts of kitchen cabinets. Calm colors and wooden materials with a subtle grain are good choices. But how can the fronts of the kitchen cabinets be changed without buying a new fitted kitchen?Basically, there are two options: Foil the doors or fronts or replace them entirely. Foiling is a ridiculously cheap choice for smooth surfaces.
However, the effort is higher than simply replacing the fronts. Because when wrapping you have to go through the following steps:
To wrap the fronts, the doors are first removed from the cupboards.
They are then cleaned so that no dirt or grease stick to them.
The furniture film is measured and cut to fit the respective door or front of the drawer. A craft knife and a cut-resistant pad are recommended for this. The dimensions are drawn on the back as lines and the shape is cut out. Alternatively, the furniture film can be glued on directly and then cut off at the edges. However, this method usually creates more waste.
When sticking, care must be taken that no air bubbles form between the film and the surface of the fronts. With a spatula, air pockets can be carefully removed before the adhesive solidifies.
Which door handles are trendy in 2021?
Another particularly simple but rather detail-oriented way of renovating the kitchen is to swap the handles on drawers and cabinet doors. The change can also improve the appearance of inexpensive or old furniture. In today’s kitchen renovation, inconspicuous handles and knobs are particularly popular. Brushed stainless steel is primarily an option here. However, other metals can also be used.
Changing the handles is quick and easy, the costs are low and so is the effort. And those who want it to be particularly practical and purist can choose the handle less kitchen model. Various systems are available nowadays, from recessed grips to mechanical push-to-open variants.
Design your own kitchen trend with colors and decorations.
A new wall color can change the entire look of the room. However, this does not mean that every wall in the kitchen has to be painted straight away. A single accent wall or colored stripe is enough to create a new decor. Wall tattoos are also possible, but these are no longer particularly contemporary. Photos, pictures and luminous displays are, however, entirely possible. For the kitchen trend 2020, however, the decoration of the walls should be subtle. Color accents may be used, but an elegant result is important when renovating a kitchen. For this reason, less is more.
Green kitchen
It is practical to equip the kitchen with plants for three reasons:
- Optical improvement and lively design
- The indoor climate in the kitchen is favorable for many plants
- Herbs and vegetables can be used directly in cooking
Both for the current trend design of the kitchen and for practicality, hanging flower baskets and shelves are a good choice. So that, for example, kitchen herbs, but also vegetables that remain small and are suitable for indoor cultivation, such as snack peppers, peppers or cocktail tomatoes, only need to be provided with sufficient light and the right temperatures. When installing traffic lights or shelves, care should be taken to ensure that they are as close to the window as possible and receive sufficient daylight. Alternatively, a plant light can also be used.
The colors and materials of the planters remain classic and natural. Ceramics in terracotta, white, gray or black are always a good choice. Of course, whatever you like is allowed. Colored accents can also be set with the planters. Anyone who has not had any plants in the kitchen before can achieve a real change with a shelf, shelf or a traffic light full of fresh green and make the kitchen renovation very easy or create an appealing eye-catcher.
Which kitchen lighting will be in the kitchen trend in 2021?
One point that is often neglected in kitchen renovation, but is especially important, is lighting. The kitchen trend 2020 includes indirect and warm, soft light. It should certainly be bright, but not appear punctiform or dazzling. Luminous strips on or behind the cupboards and lamps with warm white light, frosted glass or smoked glass are therefore ideal. This should not only be considered with the ceiling lights. The cupboards can also be illuminated from the inside. LED strips are ideal for this. Above all, they give open shelves and wall cabinets with glass inserts a particularly decorative look and can also help to illuminate the room in a pleasant way.
Conclusion
Whatever the choice for a kitchen renovation: Neither the effort must be great nor expensive. Even small changes such as swapping the door handles or attaching foil and new lamps can really work wonders. A magnetic knife strip or a new wall color can also change the interior and help with kitchen renovations.
