ONS data shows that 42% of UK workers now do at least some of their job remotely , up from around 10% before the pandemic. The kitchen felt that change more than any other room. It absorbed the home office, the dining room, and in many households the main social space of the house. The design brief arriving at studios and trade partners today reflects all of that.
Finding the perfect balance between lasting quality and striking visual appeal is often a challenge in property renovation.
As a result, homeowners tend to look for materials that combine strength with design flexibility. Natural stone meets both needs; moreover, it adds a sense of elegance and character that synthetic alternatives often struggle to match.
The UK kitchen and bedroom fitting sector is currently facing a number of challenges. The UK Trade Skills Index 2023 report revealed that 937,000 new workers will be needed in the construction and trade industries by 2032 to meet the demands of the sector, impacted by the widening skills loss posed by Brexit, an ageing workforce and rising costs.
Accessibility is the most desired element of the future kitchen
69% want appliances with the latest technology
Nearly a quarter of Brits worked from their kitchen in 2020
New research shows that over the past year, 24% have worked in their kitchen at some point and after spending the majority of time at home, a fifth of homeowners now plan to update...
