Kitchen Interior Design Trends for The Millennial of 2021

The importance of the kitchen has grown manifold due to the pandemic. Now, the kitchen is seen as a place to unwind, a place to have a hearty meal with those who matter. Millennials (those born between 1981 and 1996) are increasingly cooking for themselves and their guests, rather than going to restaurants and cafes to socialize.

This makes the kitchen all the more important. With busy lives and space at a premium, the new age millennial homeowner now wants their kitchen interior design to reflect this.

Best Kitchen interior trends for 2021

• Smart Utilization of Space- This means using modular kitchen interiors that double your storage while giving a sleek look to the kitchen. The demand for fitting everything in the smallest of spaces is so high, fridges, dishwashers, and other kitchen appliances’ contours are integrated into the storage space of the kitchen. Some kitchen appliances are hidden behind cabinets to give a minimalistic clutter-free look.

• Environmental Consciousness-  Millennial clients just don’t want good interiors, they want environmentally-friendly interiors. This includes using recycled materials in construction to reusing old appliances. There are calls to reduce the use of plastics wherever possible. Repurposing old materials into something not anticipated is a trend that has been highlighted for quite some time.

• Colour Palette- Single themed kitchens are passé. Nowadays, dual-toned kitchens are trendy. The older trend of plastic and vinyl-based interiors are long gone! Young people now want kitchens to be ‘extensions’ of their living rooms. However, Retro trends of having a mix of fancy tiles, bricks, and cabinets are now making a comeback. The latest trend is to have simple and cost-efficient quartz or concrete countertops, as against the plastic ones used in the past.

• Design Theme- A kitchen done up with a theme reflects the personality of the homeowner. Themes can come from anywhere, we have rustic themes, modern themes, minimalistic themes, and so on. The main idea of having a theme is to use design elements that represent the theme. For example, artwork, statues, glassware, or any other design element can be the focus of the kitchen around which the theme is based.

• Smart Lighting- Lighting has transformed from merely being a necessity to an important part of the whole kitchen designing process. With various kinds of lights available, designers are now using light to express emotions and objects. For example, a light above a rack helps in highlighting any object, memento, photo frame, or artwork placed on that rack. Going one step further, the latest trendy lighting is those which automatically switch on and off based on whether someone is in the room or not.

• Smart Gadgets-  Technology is advancing day by day. There have been increasing demands for the latest gadgetry in every aspect of the kitchen. This includes smart fridges, taps, and electronic kitchen hobs. These gadgets are not only technologically advanced but also help to conserve resources in every way.

• Flooring Options- Though kitchen flooring wasn’t taken much into consideration before, there have been increasing demands for hardwood flooring. With various designs and patterns available, ceramic flooring is another popular choice. These tiles come in various shapes and sizes, choices can be made depending on a case-to-case basis.

• Open Kitchens-  The kitchen is no longer just a confined space for cooking. Designers have embraced the concept of ‘open’ kitchens, which seemingly integrate with the dining area or the drawing-room. Some designers have gone a step further and have connected the kitchen to an open space or kitchen garden.

• Multi-purpose Kitchen Islands- The use of ‘kitchen islands’ is rising, especially with bigger houses, where these islands come with additional storage, a hob, sink, and various other gadgets. They not only free space but also give a welcoming look to kitchens. Designers customize kitchens by using these islands as a dining table, freeing up space while also adding storage space simultaneously.

• ‘Concealed Kitchens’-  Designers dealing with space constraints have made the entire kitchen ‘vanish’ under clever storage options. This has taken the whole concept of minimalism to its pinnacle. Sliding doors, folding doors, and specially made drawers are in trend as homeowners want to hide any clutter present in the house.

In a nutshell

Changing interior design trends for kitchens are based on current developments and resource use. Kitchen designs are now moving towards being resource-efficient and using minimalism wherever possible. These are trends that will stand the test of time. As cities grow and apartments shrink, the demand for efficient and space-saving kitchens is only going to increase.

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