This is shaping up as a 鈥渂ack to basics鈥� 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.
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鈥檚 homeowner is seeking style, function and value. To this end, trendy is out and timeless is in.
Countertop materials
Gone are the days of high maintenance. Today鈥檚 homeowner wants to renovate and be able to have a 鈥渨orry-free鈥� 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
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
Brass continues to dominate over chrome and nickel. There is a newcomer to the hardware 鈥渇inish鈥� scene: the color black. Black is a popular color for hardware as it appeals to a large audience and can be 鈥渄ressed up or dressed down鈥� and is often viewed as luxurious.