At the start of every year, the designers at Ray Munn Kitchens familiarise themselves with the trend predictions for the forthcoming year, and this year has been no different!

Synonymous with skilled craftsmanship, a British made kitchen is assumed to be of premium quality, and that’s certainly true with the fabulous handcrafted Davonport kitchens that we offer at Ray Munn.

When it comes to choosing a great kitchen designer, having an eye for detail is paramount.

Designing kitchens is much more than just a skill, it’s a passion that takes many years to accomplish, something that the established designers at Ray Munn Kitchens all share.

Food, whether we’re cooking or eating it, certainly plays a huge role in our lives…

It’s one of the only things many of us have had to enjoy during the past 16 months, and now that lockdown has eased, we can now choose whether to entertain at home or to dine out with friends.

With so many decisions to make, when you’re planning for a new kitchen, it’s undoubtedly easier to work with an established kitchen designer— after all it’s their forte!

Seemingly, celebrities always seem to get it right, but the chances are that they’ve had specialist help too! Whilst the likes of interior designers, stylists and architects might seem only affordable for the rich and famous, achieving that desirable celebrity style is possible!

This summer looks set to be a sizzler and many people are enjoying this warmer weather, choosing to spend more time outdoors and opting for barbeques over cooking in their kitchens.

Blue is probably the most iconic shade that comes to mind. It’s a colour that reminds us of warmer climates and crystal clear seas. Also reminiscent of the sun and heat, yellow is a colour that lifts spirits, bringing warmth and energy. And, as the temperatures rise, the plants come to life and our homes are suddenly surrounded by an abundance of green!

These past 14 months have seen many of us enjoying the simpler things in life. From leisurely walks and fresh air, to undertaking a new hobby, we’ve learnt to appreciate the little things more.

A kitchen is an expensive investment!

Prior to even approaching a kitchen showroom, you’re likely to have given it plenty of thought. From an idea of spend, to the overall layout of how you envisage your new kitchen to look, it’s likely to be a room in your home that you’ve spent time an enormous amount of time considering.

A neutral colour scheme has always been a firm favourite in interiors…

Many of the neutral tones evoke feelings of calm and relaxation, making it an ideal colour combination frequently used in bedrooms.

When it comes to home improvements, there’s nothing quite as exciting as planning for a new kitchen!

Unless you have recently moved, it’s likely that you’ve lived with your current kitchen for a number of years. Having spent the majority of this past year at home and indeed in our kitchens, if you weren’t totally sure what you disliked about it before lockdown, there’s a good chance you’ve a clear vision now, as we head out of lockdown number three.

Marble and granite, along with many of the other naturally found products that are used for worksurfaces, have been the desired choice of the discerning customer for many years.

With Mother’s Day this weekend, and Easter fast approaching, 2021 has already seen a number of significant events that many of us would normally celebrate be scuppered!

Having spent so much time at home during the past year, many of us have been longing for a new kitchen!

Some of our clients have already realised this dream, even in lockdown. Like virtually all businesses, we have adapted to a new way of working, and now offer a remote consultation and design service, as well as being able to fit and install the kitchen, whilst stringently complying with ongoing government guidelines.

Currently seeing a revival, green is set to be one of the ‘on-trend’ kitchen colours in 2021, and with so many different hues and tones of green, it’s easy to see why!

Two of the key kitchen trends appearing in 2021 is the combination of using more than one tone across the units, and the resurgence of woodgrain.

The popularity of opting to have every unit in the kitchen being of the same uniform colour is diminishing, allowing kitchen designers and homeowners to explore the potential of mixing textures and finishes.

Having a new kitchen this January might seem like a pipe dream, but in reality, at Ray Munn Kitchens we are still able to plan and design your new kitchen, albeit remotely, and even deliver it, whilst stringently adhering to the current restrictions.

This Friday sees the start of a new year, a year that we all hope will certainly be better than 2020!

We have all been asked to ‘stay at home’ wherever possible during the last few months, and as such many of us have spent a great deal of time in our kitchens. For some, the kitchen has always been a ‘love affair’, whereas others have had to embrace or re-ignite their cooking skills! Either way, if your current kitchen isn’t up to scratch, one of your first wishes in 2021 is likely to be to invest in a new kitchen!

This year has been tough for so many people, many of whom are wanting nothing more than a better 2021!

The gifts that people wished for last year seem inconsequential this coming Christmas. It’s taken 2020 for us to appreciate what really matters to us… Even with eased restrictions over the festive period, many of us are longing for the day when we can spend more quality time with our family and friends!