Kitchens are truly the heart of the home, providing a functional and stylish social space that fuels the whole household. Although a kitchen’s main purpose is practicality, people need a space that allows them to cook, eat, work, rest and entertain – but as we all know, style is also a huge factor.

So, what do trade kitchens need to cater to consumers in 2023? From sustainable assets to smart technology and on-trend tones, here are the popular predictions for kitchen spaces for the year ahead.

Mixed metallics

From handles to taps, splashbacks and accessories, metallic finishings are going to be a sought-after idea with consumers in 2023. Shades such a copper and gold pair bring a decadent warm feeling to a space, with nickel and silver pairing perfectly with lighter modern kitchens.

Natural timber tones

The desire to welcome nature into the home continues to be a dominant design trend moving into 2023. From worktops to accessories and furniture, the demand for timber in the kitchen is big this year, as wood brings a sense of warmth without needing to paint with colour.

Smart technology

The modern home is smarter than ever, as technology evolves to aid our everyday lives more and more. The kitchen is no exception to this, from smart lighting to the latest cooking gadgets, kitchen design in 2023 ensures technology is seamlessly integrated – hot water taps like Quooker are a good example of this trend.

Lifestyle larders

Developed to reflect how people use their kitchens, practical pantries are increasing in demand due to offering an affordable and accessible storage solution for busy households. Equipped with a range of shelves and dividers, modern pantries can be subtly built into kitchens, providing adequate space which reflects the consistent style of the space. Corner larders will fit into most kitchen designs, offering up to 6 times more space than conventional units. Speak to your Stax planner to include a larder in your design to maximise space.

Eco-credentials

As the world continues to shift in favour of sustainability, kitchen design is adapting to an eco-friendly future. Designs with eco in mind, such as those made from 100% recycled materials, such as the LochAnna Eterna collection, are increasing in popularity more and more, with demand expected to increase further in 2023. Handles and splashbacks made from recycled materials are also set to become more popular with consumers.

Explore our collection of trade kitchens, made to order and self-assembly kitchens online at staxtradecentres.co.uk now, or head to your local branch to visit your nearest kitchen showroom.