The New Year is shaping up to be a “back to basics” year for kitchen trends. While technology and innovation remain top of mind, when it comes to trends that will shape renovations, timeless and elegant is taking center stage.
Design Trends
Kitchens are not only the heart of the home, but also where a homeowner will recoup the most value when it comes to home selling. As a result, today’s homeowner is seeking style, function as well as value. To this end, trendy is out and timeless is in.
- Traditional Cabinetry vs. Trendy
- Matte Lacquer vs. High Gloss
- Brass or Black Hardware vs. Nickel
Countertop Materials
Gone are the days of high maintenance. Today’s homeowner wants to renovate and be able to have a “worry free” experience. Ceramics and man-made materials have advanced leaps and bounds in recent years, with it becoming difficult to tell porcelain from real stone.
Trends in Tile
- Mosaics
- Porcelain
- Ceramics
- Concrete
These materials are being utilized in a myriad of ways from surfaces that include islands to backsplashes and accent wall features. Whenever possible, tile is used to make a design statement. Full backsplashes and cabinetry create a more high-end look than leaving large areas of drywall exposed. Countertop colors are understated and modern with colors such as white, black and gray being the most popular.
Cabinetry
While wood remains popular. Charcoal gray and white remain the dominate color choices for kitchen cabinetry. The desire to mix wood with lacquer also remains on trend.
Hardware
A kitchen with white traditional cabinetry is paired with a marble countertop with subtle gray veining.- A kitchen with white traditional cabinetry is paired with a marble countertop with subtle gray veining.
- Gray cabinetry paired with black fixtures and a white countertop creates a modern, yet traditional vibe.
- Gray cabinetry paired with black fixtures and a white countertop creates a modern, yet traditional vibe.
- Two-tone cabinetry creates an ultra-modern look in this industrial space.
- Elements such as concrete countertops, including one manufactured to mimic wood, are highlighted by a ceramic backsplash.
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