Roundhouse
Open-plan kitchens are a clear favourite
54% of UK and Irish homeowners who are planning a kitchen renovation in 2015 favour an open-plan kitchen-diner layout. Seamless integration between living spaces continues to be a key homeowner priority this year.
Explore design ideas for open-plan living
54% of UK and Irish homeowners who are planning a kitchen renovation in 2015 favour an open-plan kitchen-diner layout. Seamless integration between living spaces continues to be a key homeowner priority this year.
Explore design ideas for open-plan living
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We dream of island life
Out of those homeowners who choose an open-plan layout, 63% will be incorporating an island into their scheme.
Out of those homeowners who choose an open-plan layout, 63% will be incorporating an island into their scheme.
Oliver Burns
Industrial style leads the way for younger homeowners
Homeowners aged between 25 and 34 are six times more likely to covet an industrial-style kitchen than those aged 54 and over. The younger age group is also more likely to choose industrial features, such as exposed brick, metro tiles and reclaimed wood. The majority of kitchen projects, however, gravitate towards a contemporary style, with 33% of all Houzzers opting for this kitchen look.
Homeowners aged between 25 and 34 are six times more likely to covet an industrial-style kitchen than those aged 54 and over. The younger age group is also more likely to choose industrial features, such as exposed brick, metro tiles and reclaimed wood. The majority of kitchen projects, however, gravitate towards a contemporary style, with 33% of all Houzzers opting for this kitchen look.
Avocado Sweets Design Studio
Exposed brick is more popular than wallpaper
6% of UK and Irish homeowners are incorporating exposed brick in their kitchen, while only 4% are planning to use wallpaper. However, the most popular wall material continues to be good old-fashioned paint, with a whopping 77% choosing paint for their kitchen renovation.
6% of UK and Irish homeowners are incorporating exposed brick in their kitchen, while only 4% are planning to use wallpaper. However, the most popular wall material continues to be good old-fashioned paint, with a whopping 77% choosing paint for their kitchen renovation.
Whitstable Island Interiors
The gas hob continues to reign supreme
37% of UK and Irish Houzzers still prefer to cook on gas hobs, although the induction hob is gaining popularity, with 28%choosing to incorporate one into their kitchen redesign.
37% of UK and Irish Houzzers still prefer to cook on gas hobs, although the induction hob is gaining popularity, with 28%choosing to incorporate one into their kitchen redesign.
Teddy Edwards
The West Midlands appreciate a good wood-burning stove
According to the survey, homeowners in the West Midlands are twice as likely to install a wood-burner in their kitchen as those in any other region. Overall, 8% of homeowners are choosing to add wood-burning stoves as part of their kitchen updates.
According to the survey, homeowners in the West Midlands are twice as likely to install a wood-burner in their kitchen as those in any other region. Overall, 8% of homeowners are choosing to add wood-burning stoves as part of their kitchen updates.
Blakes London
Londoners love their chilled wine
Londoners in particular are keen to add a wine fridge, with 21% installing one in their upgraded kitchens. In comparison, only 15% of all homeowners in the UK are installing a wine fridge in kitchens nationwide.
Londoners in particular are keen to add a wine fridge, with 21% installing one in their upgraded kitchens. In comparison, only 15% of all homeowners in the UK are installing a wine fridge in kitchens nationwide.
LEIVARS
Pendant lights are still going strong
Over a third of UK and Irish Houzzers rely on pendant lights as a way to illuminate their kitchen, proving the trend will still be going strong in 2015. However, the most popular way to light a kitchen continues to be the handy spotlight, with 68% choosing this type of lighting.
Over a third of UK and Irish Houzzers rely on pendant lights as a way to illuminate their kitchen, proving the trend will still be going strong in 2015. However, the most popular way to light a kitchen continues to be the handy spotlight, with 68% choosing this type of lighting.
Lida Cucina
Many of our kitchens are getting a tech boost
TVs in the kitchen are quite a popular feature for a number of UK and Irish homeowners. In the Northeast, 29% choose to add a TV to their kitchen scheme. Overall, 22% of us are including one, perhaps we’re getting real-time culinary inspiration from competitive cooking shows while we whip up dinner.
Meanwhile, 12% of us nationwide are choosing to upgrade the heart of our homes with integrated music systems, particularly in the Southeast, where 16% install such a system.
TVs in the kitchen are quite a popular feature for a number of UK and Irish homeowners. In the Northeast, 29% choose to add a TV to their kitchen scheme. Overall, 22% of us are including one, perhaps we’re getting real-time culinary inspiration from competitive cooking shows while we whip up dinner.
Meanwhile, 12% of us nationwide are choosing to upgrade the heart of our homes with integrated music systems, particularly in the Southeast, where 16% install such a system.
Roundhouse
Actually, we think gadgets in general are great
Many homeowners are planning to upgrade their kitchen with some handy new gadgets. 18% of us are planning to integrate a boiling-water tap, while 17% of us are revamping with brand-new coffee machines or espresso makers. UK and Irish homeowners, it seems, are taking their love of hot drinks to new, shiny levels.
Many homeowners are planning to upgrade their kitchen with some handy new gadgets. 18% of us are planning to integrate a boiling-water tap, while 17% of us are revamping with brand-new coffee machines or espresso makers. UK and Irish homeowners, it seems, are taking their love of hot drinks to new, shiny levels.
Portico Design Group
Northern Ireland goes gourmet
Gourmet cooking is the top cooking style in Northern Ireland, with 36% giving delicacies a whirl.
In comparison, only 30% of all homeowners nationwide gravitate towards haute cuisine, with the majority preferring quick recipes that can be whipped up with minimal effort. The Northwest in particular shares this sentiment, with 73% of Houzzers in the region falling back on quick and easy options. However, almost half of all UK homeowners also indicated they cook to entertain on a regular basis as well.
Gourmet cooking is the top cooking style in Northern Ireland, with 36% giving delicacies a whirl.
In comparison, only 30% of all homeowners nationwide gravitate towards haute cuisine, with the majority preferring quick recipes that can be whipped up with minimal effort. The Northwest in particular shares this sentiment, with 73% of Houzzers in the region falling back on quick and easy options. However, almost half of all UK homeowners also indicated they cook to entertain on a regular basis as well.
Teddy Edwards
We share a love of organisation
68% of us prioritise our kitchen’s storage capacity above all other aspects. 34% of us are opting for a walk-in pantry or pantry cupboard.
However, the vast majority of us have our sights set on the utmost practicality, with 63% of us choosing organised utility facilities and cutlery drawers as our top organisational features.
Browse smart ways to keep your kitchen organised
68% of us prioritise our kitchen’s storage capacity above all other aspects. 34% of us are opting for a walk-in pantry or pantry cupboard.
However, the vast majority of us have our sights set on the utmost practicality, with 63% of us choosing organised utility facilities and cutlery drawers as our top organisational features.
Browse smart ways to keep your kitchen organised
Loaf
We still love to gather round the table
Despite open-plan designs and flashy gadgets, dining or kitchen tables have never really gone out of style. Whether humble or elegant, 42% of us still choose to incorporate a table into our kitchen scheme. They’re particularly popular in Wales, where 49% have chosen to invest in a dining table.
TELL US…
Are you planning to update your kitchen this year? Which trends and features are you hoping to incorporate? Share your thoughts and projects in the Comments below.
Despite open-plan designs and flashy gadgets, dining or kitchen tables have never really gone out of style. Whether humble or elegant, 42% of us still choose to incorporate a table into our kitchen scheme. They’re particularly popular in Wales, where 49% have chosen to invest in a dining table.
TELL US…
Are you planning to update your kitchen this year? Which trends and features are you hoping to incorporate? Share your thoughts and projects in the Comments below.
Graham Atkins-Hughes
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