As 2015 comes to an end, it is time to think of the year ahead and the kitchen trends that it will undoubtedly bring. As with all areas of design, trends come and go, but the ones that are truly defining are the ones that grow and evolve.

Here are a couple of trends that will be set in 2016.

Open Plan

Inspired by the increase in social dining and hosting, the open plan kitchen is becoming a popular choice for these entertaining types. With an open plan kitchen and dining room, you can cook and still be the life of the party as well as an engaging host.

High Gloss

Super glossy plastic finishes have been rising in popularity very quickly. The possibilities are endless when it comes to colour, with a neutral palette off setting your plastic gloss, you can achieve some interesting effects.

Brushed Steel

A constant favourite, there is no stopping metallic kitchen’s popularity. Brushed steel is a way of keeping up with this trend but doing something a little different by avoiding the shinier traditional metal look. Brushed steel works especially well when countered with a matte finish on surrounding fixtures.

Storage

Kitchens with space in mind are on the horizon. Manufacturers are taking note of the need for space and are incorporating this into their appliances and fixtures. Hidden cupboards, touch doors and multi use appliances are the ones to watch.