“Kitchen intelligence is all about creating a space that not only looks good but works effectively, suits your lifestyle and is as environmentally friendly and as sustainable as possible. Green issues have been part of the kitchen design conversation for some time but their effect on overall interior design has been fairly minimal to date partly due to the quality and limited availability of good ‘green’ products. A rise in consumer knowledge teamed with new EU laws on energy efficiency for 2010 and 2011 should see this change dramatically. I expect all cabinet makers will begin to use FSC timbers as standard and kitchen appliances will become infinitely more efficient. Other factors affecting kitchen design is the rise of the at-home chef persona, popular TV shows like MasterChef have inspired a nation of budding Heston Blumenthal’s who require clever kitchens to cook and entertain in. These consumers want more space for professional appliances and high performing equipment to fully flex their culinary skills. My top tip for colour in the kitchen during 2010 is a return to white, not the bright white of the minimalist period but a deeper chalky white.”

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