• August 27, 2016
  • Sheela Farinas
  • Articles

Food brings people together, especially Filipinos. Here and abroad, we are known for our festive gatherings with an abundance of food. The festive vibe, however, is never easy to achieve particularly when we want our kitchen to be stylish yet functional at the same time.

To help, here’s a quick overview of the current kitchen trends in the Philippines and some budget-friendly style ideas for your kitchen.

Minimalist

As they say, “less more”. The minimalist approach is the trend these days. Now, appliances and kitchen tools are typically hidden from view, or they must blend to the overall design of the kitchen area. It is common for the minimalist design to install dividers such as thin metal bars inside the cabinets. These thin metal bars act as organizational tools. Wire racks also come in handy in maximizing cabinet space.

Metal bars are used to keep pot lids in place behind the pantry door.

Color

Consistency and blending of colors is the key. White is becoming the predominant color as it exudes a spacious and clean finish. Nevertheless, you may not paint your whole kitchen white. You can always embody his cheerful personality with bright colors.

Kitchen with red accent

 

Multipurpose Gadgets and Furniture

There are numerous dual-purpose gadgets in the market. These gadgets definitely save you space in the kitchen counter. Cool isn’t it?

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So how can you save and be in style at the same time? Best and oldest trick is know what works for you and embrace your own style. You don’t necessarily have to follow every inch of the norms. Trends change from time to time, and so as your preferences. Hence, it is important to know what you really like, and that is how you keep in style.