This is shaping up as a “back to basics” period for kitchen trends.
While technology and innovation remain top of mind, when it comes to trends that will shape renovations, timelessness and elegance are taking centre stage.
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 and value. To this end, trendy is out and timeless is in.
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.
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 colours are understated and modern, with colours such as white, black and grey being the most popular.
While wood remains popular, charcoal grey and white remain the dominate colour choices for kitchen cabinetry.
The desire to mix wood with lacquer also remains on trend.
Brass continues to dominate over chrome and nickel. There is a newcomer to the hardware “finish” scene: the colour black.
Black is a popular colour for hardware as it appeals to a large audience and can be “dressed up or dressed down” and is often viewed as luxurious. – Tribune News Service
