Top kitchen trends for Autumn 2022

Designing your new kitchen is a balancing act. But combining practicality with the latest trends is a shortcut to creating the ideal living space. And whether you’re planning a bespoke kitchen remodel or a refresh and update with granite worktops, with the weather cooling down this autumn is the perfect time to plan and have work done.

We’ve taken a closer look at the key kitchen trends this autumn to find the design ideas worth embracing in your space.

Embrace sustainability

Sustainability as a design trend is growing in importance. As a result, our homes are becoming more environmentally friendly, and we’re all looking for ways to reduce our carbon footprint. 

Beautiful handmade wooden kitchens and the use of reclaimed and recycled materials for flooring fit neatly with the sustainability trend. As wood can be sourced sustainably and is biodegradable, you might prefer it to plastic-based options.

Consider a vintage farm table and an antique tiled splashback. Then install energy-saving appliances, like a Lacanche range that’s 80% recyclable due to the use of fine materials like stainless steel and cast iron.

Islands take centre stage

A kitchen island is a must-have for ensuring you have plenty of worktop space and is the perfect focal point in a luxury kitchen layout design. For this autumn, islands are making the most of their standout features with paint finishes in shades like Farrow & Ball Scotch Blue and California Palm.

For the spacious kitchen, a double island will be the statement piece in your kitchen and provide a space for guests to gather while you prep. 

A natural palette

Painted handmade kitchen units never go out of style. But this autumn, the emphasis has moved from grey to a more natural palette focusing on shades of green. Keep it muted and soothing with sage, fern and olive tones, using Farrow & Ball paints like Breakfast Room Green or Green Ground.

Embracing a palette of earth tones brings warmth and elegance to your kitchen, evoking memories of long summer days even when you’re deep in autumn and winter.  

Multiple kitchens

As the main kitchen integrates with your living space, prep kitchens, pantries, and utility rooms continue to grow in popularity. For example, a classic country-style kitchen for food prep is the ideal place to make coffee, blend soups and prepare fresh juices without bringing noise and mess into your main kitchen.

Cabinet craft

This autumn, more emphasis is being placed on handcrafted kitchen cabinet design than ever before. From statement woods and exquisite, handmade details to saturated colour and darker wood stains for warmth, kitchen cabinets are in the spotlight. 

One trend that’s well worth incorporating into your kitchen design layout is the use of tall cabinets that provide storage for gadgets and utensils without compromising on style. 

More is more

So-called maximalism has gained traction as a trend in the last few years as we embrace our personal aesthetic and showcase family heirlooms. The kitchen is the perfect place to express yourself through personalised colours, fabrics and textures for a more design-centric look. 

Open shelves are perfect for displaying a carefully curated collection of vintage china. While glazed and wire-front cabinets will house copper pans and antique bowls with rustic chic - think sun-soaked French country or Tuscan farmhouse kitchen style.

Seamless splashbacks

Streamlined white kitchens are a design classic for a reason. And another trend for summer and beyond is the creation of integrated worktops and splashbacks. 

For example, combining granite worktops and splashbacks creates a clean and cohesive look in a luxury kitchen. So if you want to make a real impact, this simple trick introduces modern sophistication into any space.

At Country Kitchens, we’re experts in handcrafted kitchen design. So if you’re looking for a luxury kitchen designer in Cheltenham, Evesham, Worcester, or the Cotswolds contact us today.