Where the day begins with a rich coffee and ends with a delicious dinner. The kitchen is, without a doubt, the heart of the home. Last week we saw the first part of the trends to expect in 2023: built-in marble countertops, all-wood cabinetry, the use of color blocking, terracotta or all-black, curved furniture… but it doesn't end there.
Let's see what else 2023 has in store for us:
Color, color, color
This kitchen at Casa Josephine in Madrid shines with its terracotta color. It's located inside a glazed wooden cube, which opens onto the green living room. Again, color blocking is key, with terracotta taking center stage. "We wanted to move away from the Nordic aesthetic and embrace British style, with colorful walls, fabrics, and curtains," says illustrator Silja Goetz, the homeowner.
All about wood
In this house in the Valdemarín residential neighborhood of Madrid, the Räl 167 studio has not only integrated the kitchen into the living area, but has also made it the absolute heart of the home, giving it the ultimate in sophistication with walnut wood and black granite. This all-wood look, with floor-to-ceiling cabinets, is a major trend.
With sliding doors
Sliding doors are set to claim a well-deserved place in 2023. In this case, they've been used to maximize natural light in a 250-square-meter apartment in modernist Barcelona, renovated by Cometa Architects. One of them leads to a kitchen inspired by a 'secret restaurant,' designed so that working in it becomes almost a 'meditative ritual' for the owners. "The kitchen area is completely closed off from the rest of the apartment by metal doors with a glass and brass finish (a tribute to the decorative interiors of the Catalan Art Nouveau period).".
New rustic
Kitchens with a rustic soul but contemporary design are experiencing a revival thanks to the recent trend of moving back to the countryside (even if only to second homes) and a renewed appreciation for natural and traditional elements. This is evident in this house in Mallorca, which recaptures the charm of the island's original architecture with an open-plan kitchen and living-dining area featuring custom-made furniture crafted by local carpenters. Local materials have been used throughout, such as Binissalem stone for the countertop.
Minimalist and 'recycled'
In renovated spaces with a vintage feel, the trend is to install minimalist, pristine kitchens that blend almost seamlessly into the background. This movement perfectly encapsulates the new values of restoration, based on respecting the original character of the home while remaining honest with the new additions, integrating them without concealing them. It's a bold combination intended to be timeless, as seen in the kitchen of this apartment in the heart of Lisbon, where the original fireplace and tiles have been preserved.
Mirrors and reflections
Mirrors and stainless steel come together in this kitchen by Delta Cocinas, a design space for CasaDecor 2022. “They bring reflections and shine, something that is also being valued again. We come from a time when it seemed that everything had to be matte,” the Bajet Giramé studio told us some time ago, predicting the future. “Textures and contrasts in spaces will be a trend, such as cool with warm and smooth, glossy textures with matte ones,” says Mayice, winner of the 2021 AD Campari New Talent Award.
Source: Text and photos, AD Magazine
