Cupboard Door Company News
September | 2016
Home Interior Design
Statement bold design features at London Design Festival 2016 enticing discerning home owners searching for craftsmanship, design and quality, encouraging experimentation with a more individual interior. Here at The Cupboard Door Company, we’ve picked out 5 stand out interior trends.
As we head into Autumn, health and wellness trends can be seen featured across design shows and trend forecasts, as we increasingly seek a sense of calm, and escape from our connected day to day existence. 
Our growing desire for retro showcases fresh new ideas that cleverly incorporate high tech with the reinvention of furniture design classics.
A Houzz recent report reveals “91% of homeowners are enlisting professional help for their large-scope kitchen project, with more than half budgeting up to £25,000 for renovations.” Houzz Kitchen Trends Study UK 2016 not only reveals how we use our kitchens, but also the most popular elements being upgraded. Contemporary kitchen design leads the way, and trends we’ve spotted filtering through include the popularity for light, airy kitchens featuring tall floor to ceiling cabinets for attractive hidden storage offering maximum capacity.
Top colours for cabinetry include tones of white, grey and beige, providing the perfect neutral backdrop for standout design elements.
Bring on the metal! Stainless steel detailing in the form of handles and hinges are still top choices, but according to Jessica Mattern at Country Living, designers and homeowners are willing to experiment with various metals in the home. With brass set to make a comeback, we’ve sourced an informative article by Caitlin Wilson which gives useful tips on using mixed metallics, whether you want to vary your metals, or simply the finishes for a more subtle effect.