Max out materials

“Maximilism no longer excludes the kitchen when redecorating the home, and increasingly people are looking for a kitchen that has impact,” says Nick Bell, sales and design director at

Mark Wilkinson Furniture of London and Harrogate.

“Contrasting materials and bold shades have a strong presence in contemporary kitchen design. A kitchen island is the perfect place to be brave with a colour or finish and to embellish with luxury materials.

“We’ll see a trend in kitchens gravitating towards more natural colours, textures and materials, such as bronze, burnt brass and timber. Next year, colours will begin to warm and soften,” Bell adds. “And contrasting patterns and textures will be more prevalent, reflecting a contemporary twist on classic design.”

Shimmer and sheen are all that’s needed for a deluxe look. Metal finishes – bronze, steel and copper – are making their mark on everything from furniture and tiles to accessories, and can also soften the look of an edgier industrialstyle space.