Designer Showcase - Mal Corby & Lisa Melvin
Mal Corboy is New Zeland’s most awarded International designer. Mal has been designing for over 19 years and his kitchen designs are multi a...
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Mal Corboy is New Zeland’s most awarded International designer. Mal has been designing for over 19 years and his kitchen designs are multi award-winning. Here’s Mal’s predictions for kitchen trends in 2014...
“I’m already using a lot of wood grained veneers with washes of greys and charcoals running through them, I love this as it gives the illusion of texture. There is strong movement away from white, with people wanting more bold clean colours into the green and yellow palates. I feel this is a reflection of better economic times and in general people feeling better and brighter about life. The hard edge minimalist look is fading, we are trending towards soft organic curves. The same can be said for the traditional style, going for a more transition rather than hard ornate style.”
Do you envisage the Mal Corboy brand coming to the UK or Europe in the near future?
In 2014 I will be looking for the right manufacturer that meets my standards to produce product for me in Europe which will see the Mal Corboy brand grow there. I am still judging awards and talking to groups about design in Europe and that will never change.
What are your thoughts on UK kitchen design and designers as a whole?
Early on in my career I was heavily influenced by Johnny Grey and Terrance Conran, although it’s a totally different style I liked the fact they broke the mould for design, meaning not cookie cutter. I see younger designers coming through that are nailing contemporary design, such as Lisa Melvin and Darren Morgan. The key is to find your own style and do it well.
Lisa Melvin has hands on experience of kitchen trends evolving, having been in the KBB design industry for over 16 years...
Kitchens are now portrayed as the main hub of the home and a sociable space used for wining and dining. Open-plan designs that encourage sociable living will continue to be on-trend throughout 2014.
Central island units are at the top of many wish lists as they not only provide extra storage and work space, but also provide an area for friends and family to gather. For the compact kitchen, extending the work surface and placing bar stools underneath is a simple way of creating somewhere for guests to sit, whilst you cook them dinner.
When it comes to door finishes, contemporary, sleek, handleless designs remain on-trend, however alternative materials such as glass, are also proving to be extremely popular. As the main room of the home, the kitchen needs to make a statement, so opting for an unusual style of unit will certainly make a bold impression!
Article taken from Revealed Design Home Interiors 2014 Magazine.
For more information visit www.lisamelvindesign.co.uk | www.malcorboy.com
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| Kitchen Design by Mal Corboy |
“I’m already using a lot of wood grained veneers with washes of greys and charcoals running through them, I love this as it gives the illusion of texture. There is strong movement away from white, with people wanting more bold clean colours into the green and yellow palates. I feel this is a reflection of better economic times and in general people feeling better and brighter about life. The hard edge minimalist look is fading, we are trending towards soft organic curves. The same can be said for the traditional style, going for a more transition rather than hard ornate style.”
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| Mal Corboy |
In 2014 I will be looking for the right manufacturer that meets my standards to produce product for me in Europe which will see the Mal Corboy brand grow there. I am still judging awards and talking to groups about design in Europe and that will never change.
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| Kitchen Design by Mal Corboy |
What are your thoughts on UK kitchen design and designers as a whole?
Early on in my career I was heavily influenced by Johnny Grey and Terrance Conran, although it’s a totally different style I liked the fact they broke the mould for design, meaning not cookie cutter. I see younger designers coming through that are nailing contemporary design, such as Lisa Melvin and Darren Morgan. The key is to find your own style and do it well.
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| Kitchen by Lisa Melvin |
Lisa Melvin has hands on experience of kitchen trends evolving, having been in the KBB design industry for over 16 years...
Kitchens are now portrayed as the main hub of the home and a sociable space used for wining and dining. Open-plan designs that encourage sociable living will continue to be on-trend throughout 2014.
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| Kitchen by Lisa Melvin Design |
Central island units are at the top of many wish lists as they not only provide extra storage and work space, but also provide an area for friends and family to gather. For the compact kitchen, extending the work surface and placing bar stools underneath is a simple way of creating somewhere for guests to sit, whilst you cook them dinner.
When it comes to door finishes, contemporary, sleek, handleless designs remain on-trend, however alternative materials such as glass, are also proving to be extremely popular. As the main room of the home, the kitchen needs to make a statement, so opting for an unusual style of unit will certainly make a bold impression!
Article taken from Revealed Design Home Interiors 2014 Magazine.
For more information visit www.lisamelvindesign.co.uk | www.malcorboy.com
