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Traditional kitchens are having a resurgence at the moment, thanks to a constant refreshment of what “traditional” actually means. A contradiction in terms? For me, tradition is about conserving established features and finishes within an overall design which is relevant to the current market. The actual look to which “traditional” refers is constantly redefined. The cathedral arch door, for instance: very popular five or six years ago, it is now staging a comeback.
The 45-plus age bracket has always produced the strongest demand for traditional kitchens, and several factors have helped boost sales to this, the wealthiest age group in society. First of all, it is easier today to specify a kitchen which respects tradition but achieves a contemporary feel. The perfect example is a kitchen with painted cream five-piece doors, including curved fronts. Married with aluminium handles and black, glossy granite worksurfaces, this can look quite contemporary. Dress those doors with pewter knobs and timber worksurfaces, however, and the look becomes traditional.
Another factor is the huge improvement in the authenticity of timber effects. A genuine solid timber kitchen is beyond most people’s budget. But a very similar effect can now be achieved with woodgrain foils, right down to the five-piece door construction and irregular grains. The traditional kitchen has simply become more accessible, and this is the source of its new-found success.
For further information, please contact Warnock Watson on 01772 696959 or visit www.ktwdistribution.co.uk
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