Design trends are always a response to what is happening in the wider world. Economic crisis? Bright colours should make us happier. Living through a lockdown? Then bring nature indoors. By paying attention to what is happening in society, trends can be predicted.

Here at Fink Kitchens, our trusty team has put their heads together to decipher what will be the top kitchen trends for 2023 and beyond. Here’s what we’re predicting to be big next year:

1. Colour is king

You heard it here first: joyful colours are back on the table and to say we’re pleased would be an understatement.

“Over the past few months we’re seeing people move away from more muted tones and reach for blues and greens,” founder of Fink Kitchens, Sam Fink says. “In line with other interior trends, richer hues seem to be proving most popular with these joyful shades evoking feelings of warmth, optimism and positivity.”

And thankfully, at Fink Kitchens, there’s more than 2,000 kitchen cabinet colours to choose from with matt, silk gloss, structured and high gloss lacquers finishes available. You can pick from mustard yellows and spring greens to ruby reds or a blue grey. “There’s something for everyone,” Sam adds.

2. Two-toned kitchen cabinets

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: kitchen islands really are a thing of beauty. But in 2023, these countertop units can add an extra dose of style and sophistication, and that’s all thanks to the two-toned kitchen cabinet trend.

To tick off this trend, you could choose a light blue colour for your wall cabinets and a striking midnight blue on your kitchen island cabinets. Or you could use different materials and textures, by picking a block colour for your cabinets and a wood finish for your island.

Kitchen islands were born to stand out. And with this trend, they can be the star of the show.

3. Powered by nature

Biophilia — which means incorporating nature into our indoor environment — has been one of the biggest interior design trends for the past few years.

So it comes as no surprise that in 2023 we’ll continue to welcome natural tones and structures into the heart of the home.

“Within this trend, we’re seeing customers use nature as a source of inspiration,” Sam explains.

“For example, when it comes to choosing their materials, structures and colours, options like greige oak and sage green are expected to prove popular as they come with a calming, yet naturalistic feel.”

4. Smart tech is getting even smarter

The modern home is smarter than ever before. And our kitchens are no exception.

“In today’s fast-paced world, your kitchen can function as beautifully as it looks,” Sam says. “And innovative features, like smart extractor fans, LED lighting and appliances that pair up with Alexa are changing the way we cook, eat and live.

“For example, we partner with Pando who creates clever extractor fans such as the AirLink that turns on when you start your hob. It can also automatically light up when the hob is switched on, too.”

If you’re on your way to creating an automated home, do get in touch with the team. We’d love to talk through all the smart options available.

5. Going with the groove

If you love nothing more than sleek symmetry, perfect edges and fluted glass, you’ll love this grooved trend which comes with a whole load of texture.

“Traditional textures, classic colours and quality is at the heart of this movement,” Sam says. “This trend is all about our need to get life back on track, with sleek straight forward lines in wood and fluted glass.”

Here at Fink Kitchens, for 2023, we’ve got new woods to add to our Keller collection including Ribbonwood, which is a veneer that comes with milled grooves in every centimetre and it’s available in three different colours including: warm walnut, pure oak and raven black oak.

Plan on creating your dream kitchen in 2023? Or just giving it an upgrade? Check out our latest projects or get in touch to find out more.

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Whether you’re in the stages of designing your dream kitchen or contemplating whether you need to upgrade an extractor fan in your rental property, to give you some food for thought we’ve compiled a range of benefits extractor fans can bring.

Extractor fans banish cooking smells and protect cabinets

Whether you’re boiling, frying, searing or sautéing, cooking smells can take hours, if not days, to clear. Yes, you could always try boiling lemons or opening your windows in a bid to rid left-over cooking aromas.

But that’s one of the primary purposes of a kitchen extractor fan. Along with removing unwanted odours, kitchen extractor fans can clear smoke, steam and airborne grease before it seeps into your hair, cabinets and soft furnishings.

“Which is, of course, beneficial in any home no matter how big or small, ”Sam Fink, founder of Fink Kitchens says. “Especially if you have an open plan kitchen which has no walls or doors to help contain the cooking smells to just one room.”

Extractor fans can boost your air quality

Wall Hood – Pando P-2000

Did you know: cooking is one of the main sources of indoor air pollutants? Whether it’s ultrafine cooking particles or nitrogen dioxide (thanks to the use of gas stoves), science has shown that this daily household task can dimmish the air quality in your four walls.

But what science has also shown us is that the use of kitchen exhaust fans can boost the quality of your indoor air. And they do so in two ways. This includes:

1. By removing emissions directly at the stove before they mix into the surrounding air
2. By increasing overall air exchange in the home to remove pollutants from the indoor environment.

“We’re considerate of the air we breathe whilst outdoors, so why should our indoor air quality be any different?” Sam adds.

Extractor fans can reduce humidity

We all know what happens when humidity levels are high throughout your home. If the climate is right, the pesky fungus mould starts to grow. Which can be a real pain in any space — but especially if you’ve just had your dream kitchen fitted.

However, as we’ve seen, extractor hoods work hard to keep steam to an absolute minimum by removing the moisture-laden air from the room before the water vapour can condense back into liquid and become a problem.

Mechanical ventilations are required to pass building regulations

Ceiling Hood – Pando E-231

Are you a property developer? Plan on renting out your home? Or extending/renovating your kitchen? Then you will need appropriate ventilation in rooms where water vapour or pollutants are likely to be released — like your kitchen — to pass building regulations. And an extractor fan could help you meet these requirements.

Building regs are a set of standards that ensure a property is safe to live in. According to new government guidelines which came into effect in June 2022, under Building Regulation Part F, adequate ventilation is needed in homes in order to ‘protect the health of occupants of the building’.

Sold on an extractor fan?

Nowadays, there’s a wide range of extractor fans designs to choose from. This includes the likes of:

• Integrated hoods
• Canopy hoods
• Chimney hoods

Here at Fink Kitchens, our talented team of kitchen fitters fit all the highest quality extractor fans from the likes of Spanish company Pando.

Sam explains: “Quality is engrained into the extractor hoods we fit. In today’s modern world, manufacturers we partner with create innovative extractor fans such as the AirLink from Pando that turns on when you start your hob. It also automatically lights up when the hob is switch on too.”

To find the perfect extractor fan to pair with your kitchen, get in touch. We love talking about kitchen design and fitting. And we love nothing more than producing dream kitchens for our customers.

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