Australian Kitchen Design Trend

Here are the top 30 trends:

1. Ergonomic design eliminates the need to bend or twist.
2. Joinery is becoming sophisticated and elegant. Lines are either invisible or work with the design.
3. Handles are square edged or not at all (handle-less design).
4. Custom design the height of the bench top to suit you, don't settle for a 'standard' height.
5. Square is in, so to are clean lines and the un-cluttered look.
6. Quality cabinet hardware such as hinges, drawer runners and handles are a must, as they need to last a lifetime and be a joy to use.
7. Drawers over doors - Drawers provide better ergonomics (less bending or items to pull-out) and give you more storage space. Ten years ago, kitchens had more cupboards than drawers -- now they're all drawers, except where necessary.
8. Storage & lots of it (Built in storage, shelves, pull-outs & corner carousels have become essentials).
9. White is still the most popular colour choice, however the trend is that white is the base colour and is mixed with other materials (like a dark bench top) and rarely used all by itself.
10. Install the oven at eye level and the single dishdrawer at waist level.
11. larger capacity refrigerators are on the increase.
12. The European trend for black appliances, including refrigerators and ovens, is emerging in Australia, as a stylish alternative to white or stainless steel. It's an ideal way of making a design statement, with the darker surfaces adding contrast and depth.
13. Appliances that can be totally integrated into their kitchen cabinetry for a sleek and uncluttered look.
14. Open plan living.
15. The integration of kitchens with living spaces to further facilitate social interaction, as well as deal with decreasing living spaces, is a continuing trend.
16. Premium kitchens continue to build on the trend of motorised doors and drawers, with solutions for more types of cabinets and cupboards (but these do come at a higher cost).
17. Including a scullery or butler’s pantry in a new kitchen design is increasingly popular - the perfect place to house an extra oven, dishwasher, microwave or wine fridge.
18. The death of the formal dining room has brought meal times into the open, merging the kitchen and living-room spaces.
19. In the premium designs, there’s a move towards kitchens with dark, dramatic features. These kitchens perform a practical function and look as stylish as their surrounds. Major appliance companies have designed black products to accommodate this growing market.
20. Our Australian trend is less formal than the classic English or European kitchen - the US East Coast vibe suits Australia’s more relaxed lifestyle.
21. Our love of cafés, bars and restaurants have seen their influence popping up at home. Bistro-style seating, suspended lighting and commercial wine storage are being incorporated into residential kitchens.
22. It’s been happening for some time in Australia and considering our climate, it’s both logical and practical - the indoor kitchen that flows seamlessly to the outdoor entertaining space. Appliance companies have rushed to satisfy the needs of this increasing trend, by offering a growing range of outdoor products, not just barbecues, but cooktops and even specialised outdoor dishwashers.
23. Round-edged sinks with draining boards are out. Manufacturers are carving grooves into the stone to create a natural, invisible draining area and there's a big push towards dead-square sinks.
24. Eight out of ten taps sold are flick mixers and the trend is here to stay, with a growing focus on water efficiency.
25. Deep drawers were once only for pots & pans, but deep drawers are now used for most under-bench storage.
26. Sleek, flat doors, drawer fronts and panels are definitely in and the push is still away from molded door, drawer fronts and panels.
27. Natural looking materials such as timber veneer prints are also being revived, as there's a trend towards reflecting the wider environment.
28. The recent trend towards assimilating the kitchen with other living spaces, has also led to integrated colour schemes - More than ever before, we're choosing cabinetry colours that are in keeping with the home's overall palette and style.
29. People are spending more on good brands that are environmentally friendly and will last longer - for instance, dishwashers that use less water, ovens that don't waste energy and fridges designed to make food last longer.
30. Lighting both under cabinet and in cabinet, with the use of energy efficient LEDs is on the increase.

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