Betta Living Reports Hot New Trend in UK Kitchens

Sumptuous and striking wood grain finishes have become a major fashion for UK kitchens, overtaking plain coloured door finishes, according to a leading national retailer, who has reported that its new plum wood-effect kitchen – launched just two months ago – has already become its best seller.
 
Betta Living, which supplies thousands of homes throughout the UK with fitted kitchens and bedrooms every year, is reporting record sales of its new Phoenix kitchen in a plum wood-grain finish.

The trend indicates that UK homeowners are turning towards a more luxurious look for the kitchen, and moving away from the minimalist white kitchen that has dominated sales for so long.

Designer Jamie Dean, from Betta Living, said: “There’s been a massive resurgence for dark wood-effect finishes for the kitchen in recent months, and the success of the new Phoenix range in plum, introduced to cater for this trend, has been astounding.
 
“I think its popularity is down to the fact that it works as well in contemporary homes as it does in more traditional styled houses. And it is probably one of the most adaptable ranges around, working well with white and cream worktops, floors and cabinet doors, but equally looks amazing with other rich colours, like aubergine and black.”   

Top tips for creating this look:

• The warm wood tones work fantastically well with stainless steel appliances and frosted glass for a contemporary look.
• Don’t shy away from white floors – they can look stunning against dark grains.
• Use clever lighting to show off the wood-effect – everyone will want to have a feel.
• Mix and match work surface colours and levels to create a distinctive breakfast bar area versus worktop space.
  Prices for Betta Living’s Phoenix range, start at £350 for a 600mm base unit.
• An average sized kitchen, fitted with the Phoenix range in a plum finish would be priced around £4000, excluding appliances and fitting.

 For more information on the new Phoenix range, visit the Betta Living website. 
Tel:   (0800) 269 945 for a free home design consultation.