MATERIALS, COLORS, STYLES… THE CHOICE AND COMBINATION OF MATERIALS FOR CREDENZAS AND WORKTOPS CAN CREATE A TRULY UNIQUE KITCHEN.
“Cement tiles and metro tiles are kitchen staples, blending vintage spirit with innovation. White, cream or pastel-patterned cement tiles are always charming, but if you want to make a difference, opt for patchwoik: it’s possible to make a made-to-measure selection for a personalized credenza, or even paint your own tiles with stencils and paints (at eleonore-deco.com). Or opt for colorful metro tiles! Zelliges are also back in the spotlight for their exotic charm. And let’s not forget today’s big trend: self-adhesive vinyl with trompe-l’oeil geometric patterns.
Wood and stone: the authentic duo
In real or reconstituted natural materials, wood and stone also take over kitchen surfaces to give them relief and character, since these surfaces are often textured.
Plain surfaces
Waxed concrete, or rather smoothed fine mortar, has been a very trendy coating for some years now, and in the kitchen it covers any desired surface superbly with a soft, matte finish. In fact, it’s particularly popular for renovation work, thanks to its ease of installation and stunning results. As for glass and Corian, they are appreciated for their hygienic genius, while giving the room a futuristic look.
Credenza multifunctional!
Last but not least, credenzas no longer serve merely to protect the wall: they can now play a real storage role. Mobalpa, for example, has developed iPractis, a space-saving, functional and aesthetically pleasing system for fitting behind worktops”. Claire Lelong-Lehoang
