Despite still struggling to beat the post-festive season blues, the first week of 2019 is the time when we are taking a step back and looking at all the ways in which we can improve our homes and give them a ?new and trendy look? for the year ahead. It is the perfect time to put those may ideas you have been having for a long time to work and when it comes to renovating our home, most of us tend to instinctively start with the kitchen. The modern kitchen is a space that combines functionality and form with an inviting setting that brings people together. It is in this ambiance that we explore the hot kitchen trends tipped for the year ahead which venture beyond the obvious.Contemporary shaker-style kitchen in dark gray! [From: deVOL Kitchens]The best and unique kitchen trends set to bowl over homeowners and designers alike in the next 12 months are ones that combine a sense of relaxation and the idea of social kitchen with organic finishes, bright accents and styles that emphasize on comfort above sophistication. These 50 ideas offer all the inspiration you need as you start to get back to work while thinking about a smart, new interior for 2019.Creating a Cozy, Relaxing NookThis is one idea that you must embrace in 2019; if you have not already done so in the year gone by. The best kitchens are the ones that bring people together and with a window seat that overlooks the landscape outside, you have that perfect option in the kitchen. Since most modern kitchens are being pl...