Me too as thinking about doing the same and trying to convince my husband!

I'll add my voice to requesting a photo!

We are currently doing drawings for an extension. The ground floor extension will be the kitchen diner with lounge seating at the end. I have included a walk in pantry as this will allow me to keep kitchen surfaces free and I will not need wall cupboards. I am 6ft tall and have always felt wall cupboards to be a hindrance and in my last house chose not to have any. I think it makes the kitchen look more attractive. I have also lived in a house with a small walk in pantry, it makes life in the kitchen a lot easier. But it has to be located in the right place.

I'm so pleased to see the pantry coming back into vogue - it's such a great way to store food items. Lower shelves can be used for the bargain bulk buys we all want but often don't know where to put such as trays of beer and large packs of loo rolls; then high shelves are ideal for jams and preserves. In the middle you can have everything handy from tinned goods to fresh produce, eggs and home-made cakes. Keep it cool with good vermin proof ventilation and if you decide to install underfloor heating retrospectively make sure to avoid the pantry!

The trend to make the kitchen the place to socialise and cook will continue so the pantry plays an important role in the floor plan as does a separate utility room/laundry facility. The kitchen is more and more part of the living space; not just for cooking it's an area for eating, entertaining, craftwork and homework. So it needs to look more like a living room and be integrated into the design of that space rather than a separate area. I want to see kitchen units raised in status and treated more like pieces of furniture!

As a kitchen designer myself I'm hoping more people be more adventurous with their kitchen. It's one of the most important rooms in the house so why play safe? Create interest and a talking point. I think the industrial style is still going to be big, copper tones, greys, dark woods, bare brick, Teal.

Matt finish in preference to High Gloss finish on handle less kitchen

Apps would certainly be my choice.

"Christoff by Alana Creations Ltd.

Matt finish in preference to High Gloss finish on handle less kitchen"

And this is what we have just gone with.

A Pronorm, handle less, matt grey/rift oak kitchen.

Smart technology, using your iPhone to prepare your morning coffee!

There's a boiling water tap in the canteen at work... addictively convenient!

Boiling water tap in a family kitchen ? Doesn't anyone have children or failing elders around ? Very dangerous. Boil the kettle in a safe place.

I'm going off trend and predicting the end of massive open plan boxes. They look great in photographs, but most people are not immaculately tidy, need some privacy, and like to get warm and cosy after a long hard day. Alot of people have pets and don't want them all over the work tops or white floor tiles. Not everyone can afford to heat a large area all day either.

making a cup of tea will never be easier.

I would like to put out a plea to kitchen appliance designers - keep operation simple. What's wrong with a knob to turn an oven on. We've just taken delivery of a new AEG oven and its sooooo complicated to get the oven to work. I have to spend ages toggling through all the functions until I find the one I want. I'm struggling to use the timer too so I'm going to have to go out an buy one of the old fashioned wind up ones! The idea of apps to manage my cooking is my idea of a nightmare. I want a kitchen where friends and relatives feel at home and don't need a degree in computer programming just to turn on the oven if they are trying to help.

Pantry every time for me.

We are looking forward to specifying natural materials like woods, marble and metallics to give warmth and texture.

A pantry would be our choice, most of our clients are currently specifying these.

i think 2016 boiling water taps will be big

boiling water tap is the way forward - instant cup of tea!!

Hopefully old-school pantry - I think it'd be nice to keep kitchens the heart of the home without (too many) gadgets... More food, less technology!

We believe technology will integrate into our daily lives more and more

Hidden kitchens behind big, smooth sliding doors.

Handeless cabinets, boiling tap and of course the induction hob

Pantries are making a serious come back and they are so versatile adding huge amounts of value to the kitchen space as you are able to store everything together, out of the way saving a bit of kitchen cupboard space. Also the best ones are solidly made, cold and dark to help keep food fresh; solid walls (and thick) are a must unless you use special insulation.

Practical storage space in a kitchen is essential

Our clients always love the extra space you get from a pantry, somewhere to store lots of items hidden out of sight

open plan living and islands

Voting for the wine fridge - but have to give a shout out to the beautiful kitchen wine cellar, two in one!

Spiral Cellar with Glass Trap Door · More Info

It's going to be all about the Smart Technology!

Smart technology is becoming a key area to incorporate in all design schemes, not just for the luxury market.

nest technology

We love all these aforementioned features, but so far this year a very
sleek, linear look with handleless cabinetry and a few hi-tech appliances that
make cooking, entertaining and living easier and more enjoyable has been the strongest trend with our designers and clients :).

Instant Hot Water taps would be our choice!

Hot water taps for us too!

Having enough storage makes a huge difference to a kitchen - we had ours redone in 2015 & we decided on a lot of storage, with the cupboards scribed to the ceiling (no my dust at the top of the units) as well as useable long counter tops that are practical for preparing & cooking. We also opted to have a microwave built in because it frees up the counter in the adjoining utility. http://deeatthecarlton.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/the-kitchen-is-beautiful.html

Kitchens have to be practical because it is a space which is generally used a lot in most homes ...

We've seen an increase in customers interest in the Quooker boiling water taps this year for sure! For those worried about having children around the house, Quooker have a childproof push-and-turn handle and the water is dispensed in a fine spray to prevent burns.

Or even a wine cellar from http://www.spiralcellars.co.uk