From chic tapware to breakfast nooks: the autumnal kitchen trends you need to know about

As summer draws to a close and the days become shorter and darker, it's time to start thinking about updating your kitchen design to reflect the changing seasons. The onset of cooler weather signals a shift in the way we approach the kitchen, with the area transforming from a space to prepare meals into a location for relaxation and respite, coupled with a healthy dose of refuelling.

During the cooler months, the desire to hunker down and embrace the hygge lifestyle increases, with homeowners looking to create cosy, welcoming spaces that act as an escape from the stressors and demands of everyday life. In the kitchen, this translates into thoughtfully chosen decor, appliances that work smarter, nature-inspired colour schemes, and a reconception of the way we use the space as a whole.

The last few years have solidified the need for connection and companionship, with the desire to strengthen friendships and familial bonds reflected in the way we use our homes. The kitchen represents not only a utilitarian place to prepare meals, but also a place to come together with loved ones. Whether it’s a moment spent bonding with family over a cup of tea or hot chocolate on a weeknight or a weekend dinner soiree catching up with friends, the kitchen has the potential to act as the social heart of the home.

Adding texture and tactility to your kitchen using soft furnishings has the ability to instantly revamp the space. Tablescaping can serve as an effective way to change the tone and overall ambience of your kitchen; this autumn, the trend is towards creating warmth and cosiness. Consider napkins and tablecloths in natural materials such as rattan or linen; decorative candlesticks in brass and copper; and perhaps even a faux fur throw strewn over a seating bench.

An entertaining essential, a Zip HydroTap makes cosy winter warmers and bubbly beverages at the touch of a button. Allowing you to save time and streamline your space, the HydroTap Classic Plus and HydroTap Elite Plus offer boiling, chilled, and sparkling water on tap, eliminating the need for cumbersome kettles and jugs and elevating the overall appearance of your kitchen. Available in an array of chic finishes, the brushed gold, brushed rose gold, and brushed nickel iterations complement the trending nature-inspired hues dominating kitchens this autumn.

Use the product selector on the Zip Water website to configure a HydroTap design that suits your kitchen.

This autumn, we’re looking to nature for inspiration when it comes to kitchen colour schemes. Rust orange, terracotta, mustard yellow, forest green, and earthy brown are all colours to consider. Similarly, bold shades such as deep red and the Pantone colour of the year, viva magenta, are also making an appearance in homes across the country, albeit in smaller, measured doses.

Trending colours can be added by switching up your cabinetry or splashback, or even through accessories such as soft furnishings and cookware.

The ideal way to make use of a lesser-used corner of your kitchen, creating a cosy breakfast or reading nook can add a welcome dose of hygge to your space. Installing L-shaped or U-shaped bench seating is all it takes to enliven a once-neglected space; simply decorate it with cosy cushions and a blanket or two and you have an inviting way to start the day and spend the afternoon.

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Words by Tanisha Angel