Cool, dark, industrial-style kitchens with nature-inspired textures, heavy materials and dark finishes won me over this year at the KBB Show in Birmingham.
So, move over marble (you’re still in my heart, though), we’ve got a new crush this year. Enter: concrete-effect worktops.
Be it porcelain, laminate or quartz, it’s not the material we’re focusing on, but the finish. Replicating the look and feel of concrete, the latest designs stood out against grainy wooden kitchens at the Show. They were also complemented by matt boiling-water taps, flush black appliances, and steel shelving.
So are you currently planning your new kitchen or simply wanting to spice up the look of your space? Then how about bringing a touch of nature indoors with help from concrete-effect worktops?
Here’s what I spotted…
Go one step further and match your concrete-effect worktop to your splashback for a seamless look. This cool I-luminate design by Pronorm checks all the boxes.One of my favourite things about concrete-effect worktops is how well they enhance the tactile experience in kitchens. Lovely and textured, Pronorm went with the same material on the island, too.Pro tip: pop LED strips under your wall cabinets to highlight your worktop’s beauty like in this Kutchenhaus design.Caesarstone‘s porcelain range is inspired by nature and guess what? It comes with a gorgeous, light concrete-effect finish, perfect for brightening up your space and embracing the trend.Although sleek and slim, Arpa‘s laminate worktop offers the look and feel of concrete with just the right balance of style and durability.
More concrete-effect worktops you’ll love
Add a nice contrast to your concrete-effect worktop with a matching matt black sink and tap. This scheme by Kutchenhaus features a light grey textured worksurface. Dark and contemporary, Scavolini‘s stand stood out with a nod to the industrial style. It featured metal handles, concrete-effect worktops, and glazed cabinets â so lush. Include a statement feature on your kitchen island just by adding a couple of open shelves. Why not use them to display cook books, nice crockery or ribbed drizzlers? This design by Finsa mixed concrete with textured wood.
