Top trends for 2010

What's hot in the kitchen?

1. FANTASY PATTERNS

Art meets kitchen designs. Look out for varied patterns like stripes, flowers and even parasols.

2. TEXTURE

Kitchens are going all touchy feely. Tactile finishes(like Magnet’s Onda) are huge in Europe and will be massive in the UK.

3. ADDED VALUE

By investing in a quality kitchen, you can ensure it lasts longer and is a better investment for years to come.

4. ECO

Products with an eco slant that easily enhance our daily lives will become increasingly popular.

5. GREYS AND EARTHY TONES

This colour palette, straight from the catwalks,will be big news in 2010.

6. TECHNOLOGY

This is developing all the time, but next year all fascias in the kitchen will have the ability to beopened electronically. Ideal for gadget geeks and protective parents.

7. BLING HANDLES

A great way to glam up a kitchen. Next year will be all about sparkles and shiny handles.

8. MIX AND MATCH

This is a trend we’ve had on the radar for the past few years on cabinet doors and it’s now filtering through to other areas such as worktops.

9. INTELLIGENT KITCHENS

Cleverly planned kitchens designed and personalised around the needs and requirements of the customer.

10. LIGHTING

Look out for more eco friendly products that not only enhance the kitchen but are functional and mood reflective.