KITCHEN TRENDS

Statement splashbacks, a seriously stylish bar stool and our pick of the best irons

Handleless cabinets and minimal worksurfaces teamed with a statement splashback are on trend this season, making it easy to combine practicality with individuality.

Daniela Condo, Designer at Life Kitchens says: ‘Minimalism can have as much personality as maximalism – the key is to focus on mixing materials. Here, a crisp black and white palette is combined with matt and glossy finishes that allow light to play across the kitchen in different ways, making the room seem brighter and more spacious. Handleless base units are ideal for storage for utensils, crockery and cookware – keeping clutter under control.’

Capita handleless slab doors in Matt White; Brilliant White

Strata Quartz (main worksurface and island); Sinuous White

Strata Granite (island inset and splashback); appliances are Neff. Life Kitchens start at £25,000