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Grey's out...so what's in?

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dotdashdashdash · 22/04/2021 11:19

New kitchen, I'm talking units. I'm very aware that grey is on its way out. But what's on its way in? Are we heading back to wood? Colour? Flat doors? Are shaker style going to stick around? I don't want to put my lovely new kitchen in and it be dated in 2 years.

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dotdashdashdash · 22/04/2021 21:13

Littlefluffyclouds13 what I like the look of is a cream/ soft white shaker. But I absolutely hate cleaning shaker units. I vowed never ever to get a shaker again. I don't like flat white units.

But I don't know what I'd like AND want.

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dotdashdashdash · 22/04/2021 21:17

I've noticed designer kitchens in green recently yes, I've noticed that. I like sage green and olive green but all the designer ones I've seen are a) shaker or not flat and b) an emerald green/ racing green which is too bright for me

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Mrsmadevans · 22/04/2021 21:21

White is bang on trend

Roominmyhouse · 22/04/2021 21:22

Whatever you choose I’d avoid white or black. I have a white gloss kitchen with blank worktops, splash back and floor. Both colours are a nightmare and show every bit of dirt or dust. I would never have picked it, no idea what the previous owners were thinking!

beginningoftheend · 22/04/2021 21:25

@Gubanc

The one you like the most?
I second this!
Babygotblueyes · 22/04/2021 21:38

Saw olive green the other day which was stunning. Going to do mine end of this year or next year so considering that.

Whitney168 · 22/04/2021 21:40

@dotdashdashdash

I've noticed designer kitchens in green recently yes, I've noticed that. I like sage green and olive green but all the designer ones I've seen are a) shaker or not flat and b) an emerald green/ racing green which is too bright for me
Have a look at the diykitchens.com Carrera range for sage green with flat doors. I think that’s where we’re going to end up, everyone else’s ranges seem to be Shaker or screamingly modern. We’re going to have a look at the factory next week to make sure we’re happy with it, but hey seem to get good reviews.
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dotdashdashdash · 22/04/2021 21:51

Whitney168 our last kitchen was diykitchens. Couldn't fault it. Definitely going with them again when I work out what I like!

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ShrikeAttack · 22/04/2021 21:55

Just get what you like! You're the one living in your house, why not enjoy it rather than thinking about future sellability.

Houses are a tool for living in, it's the space we inhabit. I think it's mad that people consider what a potential buyer may like rather than making their environment suitable for them.

Who knows what the person that buys your house in the future might like? Madness.

TheThingsWeAdmitOnMN · 22/04/2021 22:32

@tentative3

If you get wood then you can paint the doors to update if you decide you don't like it in the future. Personally I would be going white, the dilemma for me is worktops. I don't like granite etc, I like the look of wood but not the upkeep. I'd be perfectly happy with wood effect laminate but everyone sucks their teeth when I say that.
There are some really nice, square edge wood look laminates. Just avoid the bull nose/round edges.
LomasLongstriderJnr · 22/04/2021 22:34

Dark greens seems to be getting popular at the minute. But yes I agree, go with what you like!

CovidCorvid · 22/04/2021 22:37

Agree with get what you like.

I got a mint green kitchen 18 years ago, wasn’t in fashion though I do hear green is now in so maybe it finally is now! I saw an amazing lilac kitchen on rightmove yesterday.

Ariela · 22/04/2021 22:43

My kitchen is way over 30 years old and perfectly functional, OK dark wood is out, but while it works why change it? We do need to replace worktop as the surface has gone by the sink - after you clean it you have to polish it or when you get the surface dirty eg you pop potatoes from the garden there without thinking the dirt ingrains in the surface, which is a pain. So we may replace the whole lot to update it as we could also do with moving a wall, and changing some cupboards to drawers to give more room.

TheThingsWeAdmitOnMN · 22/04/2021 22:44

Those of you buying painted flat doors, where are you getting them from?

@Whitney168. (Pre pandemic) theur showroom was fab! It's 3 hours from me & ive been twice. It might be just what you're looking for, but I find the finish of the careers a bit too 'plastic' it (to me) doesn't look painted, lack of grain I guess & the sage is very green not really what I call sage, but then again, you might think the sage I like is too bland! 🤷🏻‍♀️

I like the finish if the malton, but I'm a bit concerned about foil wrapped doors. (Despite them telling me why theirs are fine!!)

TheThingsWeAdmitOnMN · 22/04/2021 22:45

I want to play with a 3D visualiser!

RubyViolet · 22/04/2021 23:33

If you can , l echo the advice above to get wooden doors that can be repainted. I am replacing a wrapped kitchen that looked amazing when we bought the house but 5 years later is peeling on corners and areas of wear.
I am hoping that getting wood this time means we can repaint and refresh to save money in the long term.

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 22/04/2021 23:50

Agree with @Linguaphile - a soft white/chalky white or very very light cream should always stay classic as it such an easy look to live with and works with everything (not too yellow or dark a cream as it can look dull/dirty or too brilliant white as it can look stark).

Combine it with neutral, "natural" surfaces - light to medium tone wood or stone floors and worktops and you are sorted. You can always add whatever colours are currently trendy (like brass/copper tones and navy, dark green or salmon pink) in the accessories and wall colour that can be changed more easily.

Btw I think Shaker will stay classic but if you hate it, I'd stick with matt slab doors with handles. I think the shiny gloss look and/or handleless will date more.

Planningobjection · 22/04/2021 23:52

Just choose what you like regardless of what’s in or out.

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 22/04/2021 23:57

I have Shaker style from DIY kitchens but maybe you could look at samples of the Matt Slab Carrera in White, Tern White and Alabaster?

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 23/04/2021 00:00

Oops - missed what @Whitney168 had said! Just bear in mind that DIY only does limited carcass colours so some of the tones - Sage, Cornflower Blue etc won't have matching interiors if that matters.

saltychoc · 23/04/2021 00:18

I would say very muted natural light tones are the next thing as a backlash to all the navy and dark green kitchens everyone has spent the last 5 years buying.

sweetclems · 23/04/2021 00:50

I don't understand why you can't just buy a kitchen in the colour you want... who gives a shite if it's 'in' or not ffs. Just get what you like otherwise you're buying it based on what you think other people will find nice and acceptable and that's just crazy

VeniVidiWeeWee · 23/04/2021 01:46

@sweetclems

I don't understand why you can't just buy a kitchen in the colour you want... who gives a shite if it's 'in' or not ffs. Just get what you like otherwise you're buying it based on what you think other people will find nice and acceptable and that's just crazy
Yes!

The grown-up has arrived.

Why does anyone care abouts fashion?

Gemma2019 · 23/04/2021 14:31

@dotdashdashdash

I don't like cleaning shaker style kitchens! It was the bane of my life in the last house (cream shaker style). I definitely want flat doors this time.
Are shaker style doors really a pain to clean?! I was planning to replace flat doors with shaker but hadn't even considered that they would collect dust etc 😮
Todaytomorrowyesterday · 23/04/2021 15:02

I’m not a grey lover but I’ve ended up with a pale blue grey new kitchen.