At Ray Munn Kitchens minimalism is a trend that we both specialise in and love!

It’s a style that’s become more and more popular over recent years, thanks to the likes of Italian designer kitchens such as Arredo 3.

Choice is everything at Ray Munn Kitchens…

Our diverse selection of kitchens includes ultra modern Italian kitchens along with handcrafted British kitchens to suit both contemporary and classic tastes.

Over the past few years the trend for colour in the kitchen has been one of more muted shades.

Many stylish Italian kitchens have been designed with a predominantly minimal palette of greys and neutrals, whilst handcrafted British kitchens have tended to be painted in more traditional colours such as cream or off white.

One of the key trends in kitchens that looks set to be as popular as it’s ever been is that of ‘industrial style’…

The overall feel of this kitchen trend however is moving away from the urban, edgy designs of recent years into one that combines utilitarian looks with soft furnishings and organic inspired elements to create a more homely, interior space.

Today not only marks the dawn of a new year, but of a new decade too.

At Ray Munn Kitchens, whilst we cannot predict the kitchen trends for the next 10 years, there are certainly some key inspirational design trends in the world of kitchens during the forthcoming months.

Christmas 2019 is only a week away, and whilst many of us leave buying Christmas presents and writing our own ‘wish lists’ until the last minute, if you were hoping to ask for a new kitchen in time for the big day this year, even Santa isn’t going to be able to work his magic!

Highly knowledgeable in both modern Italian kitchens and British made bespoke styles, the designers at Ray Munn plan kitchens for all house types and sizes from classic Victorian and Edwardian galley layouts to large, open plan spaces in modern new builds.

With all the signature hallmarks of a timeless English kitchen, buying a Davonport kitchen from Ray Munn Kitchens means that you’re buying quality, hand crafted furniture.

But it doesn’t stop there! A Davonport kitchen is built to last using traditional cabinet making techniques combined with state of the art technology.

The Arredo 3 kitchen range is the epitome of fabulous design, offering finishes to suit the more discerning customer, in conjunction with bold and bright options for those who dare to be that bit different.

Contrary to popular belief, monochrome isn’t simply a case of using black and white as a colour combination.

The actual definition of monochrome can mean the sole use of black and white, but also with the addition of one other colour added from a similar palette such as greys.

It’s not just a case of planning units symmetrically, or making sure that the overall layout has what’s commonly referred to as a working triangle. It’s a skill that takes many years to accomplish, and should include continuity of design, aesthetic looks, considered accessories, locations of appliances, functional, directional and feature lighting and so much more!

In an ever increasing world of TV shows dedicated to celebrity chefs, or programs such as the Great British Bake Off, challenging us to embrace our inner baker, the desire to become a fabulous cook has never been higher.

For the majority of novice chefs, a stylish and well planned kitchen is essential. Like many tradespeople who might blame their tools, a non-functioning, badly planned kitchen is a ‘recipe for disaster!’

In the current uncertain circumstances that we currently find ourselves in, many people are somewhat hesitant about committing to a large purchase.

However, having in a new kitchen installed in your home is certainly a great investment, frequently adding more to the value of your property than just the financial outlay.

The Shaker movement was originally based in the north of England, under the name of the United Society of Believers. In the 1770’s, some of this group decided to break away and move to New York, where they settled in self-sufficient communities, under the principals of simplicity, utility and honesty.

Synonymous with quality and craftsmanship, a kitchen that is manufactured here in the UK is assumed to be of a certain caliber. At Ray Munn Kitchens, we only supply quality British kitchens. However, more often than not, these kitchens are either painted, of a more classic door detail or both and this style isn’t to everyone’s taste.

The doorstyle is likely to have been influenced by a historical design, such as timeless Shaker or a more traditional ‘raised and fielded’ detail. Equally, the colour of a classic kitchen will be perceived to be a painted finish, typically a tone of cream.

Masters of design and style, the Italians know just which shade of yellow to use… After Rosso Red, Giallo Solare Yellow is one of the next most favourite Ferrari colours, so that’s probably why yellow as an accent colour works so well in our contemporary Italian kitchens.

Whether your current one simply looks tired and old fashioned, or whether it’s a kitchen that you’ve ‘inherited’ when you moved home and it simply isn’t to your taste, there’s never been a better time to invest in that new kitchen you’ve been dreaming of!

Offering so much more than just additional storage, long gone are the days when this area was simply classed as a ‘breakfast bar’. In fact, this trend has become ancillary, so if low level dining or an occasional breakfast bar is required, rather than being the main focal point, the seating area is seamlessly incorporated into the overall area.

Using a kitchen designer to plan your new kitchen is not just recommended, it’s imperative. This might sound like an exaggerated statement, but a kitchen is an expensive investment. Just one wrong measurement can affect many things…