3 Kitchen Trends We Love

Nina Bailey Formica Group UK Design Manager, “We believe that homeowners want to add their own personality and style to their homes, making them different and unique. Using elements of pattern and colour are a great way to achieve something a little different and more personal without having to be bold and extreme.” 

Our blog on creating interest using pattern and colour in the home explores this in more detail.

For areas where socialising takes place, designers have tended to gravitate towards surfaces with a softer look and feel, with woods being a popular choice, exuding a warm, organic vibe. However, wood has its limitations, being prone to heat and moisture. Designers are now seeking alternative materials which are easier to install and ensure greater durability and less maintenance, as well as being able to hold their colour, and helping you to maintain your kitchen condition and colour palette. 

Inspired by nature, the realistic wood, marble, and stone effect designs in the Axiom^® by Formica Group collection enable kitchen designers to achieve the aesthetic they are after, without the necessary upkeep that solid wood or stones require and with laminates being highly durable, hygienic, and easy to maintain, they offer designers and homeowners the reassurance that the surfaces will perform in any area of the kitchen. Our feature article ‘Natural Wood vs Woodgrain Laminate’ looks more closely at the pros and cons of solid woods versus woodgrain laminates. 

Colourful Splashbacks

Colour is making a bold comeback in home décor, including kitchens. Whether it's vivid hues on kitchen units or a pop of colour from a splashback. Formica Prima^® and Axiom^® by Formica Group offer a range of splashbacks in solid colours, metallics, frosted designs, and patterns like herringbone or terrazzo-inspired styles. This allows both designers and homeowners to create a statement kitchen with ease.  

See how Incorporating green into your kitchen can enhance a kitchen space.

Embracing Organic Elements

Kitchen design has been shifting toward a more serene and soft aesthetic, largely due to the growing preference for organic materials. Think woods, stones, and muted colour palettes that create a calming atmosphere. Accessories like bamboo, cane, and pottery further echo the natural world, adding to the overall ambience. 

Axiom^® by Formica Group draws inspiration from nature, offering 50 stunning designs including natural woods and contemporary stones. One standout is PP9511 Layered Sand design, which beautifully replicates the rippling effect of layered sand, while the Aria^® collection offers a set of classic marble and granite textures and stone designs, in a soothing, sophisticated neutral palette such as FP3460 Calacatta Marble with its striking pattern.

You can explore all the worktop and splashback designs in the Formica^® worktops collections in our home products. You'll find a variety of sizes and edging profiles to help you achieve whichever aesthetic you’re aiming for.