Kitchen and Bath Trends: Part 2

Have your mind’s wheels been spinning since last week? Today we will look at some other kitchen and bath trends in 2011.

 

Espresso:

            No, not the beverage, the color. Chocolate and espresso colored cabinets is found in styles ranging from traditional to contemporary. Whether incorporated into just the island, an accent piece or the entire kitchen, all ranges of the mid to dark brown family of colors is seen. It is also picked up in the hardware, wood floors, light fixtures, faucets and countertops.

 

Walk in Pantries:

            With open floor plans comes less wall space for cabinets and storage. That is why a separate walk in pantry is so important. It can be for storage only or more of a working pantry with the bulk of mixing and food prep occurring there. Maybe that is where the toaster oven or microwave is kept allowing the counter surface in your kitchen to remain uncluttered. Sinks, a second refrigerator and dish storage can also be found in today’s walk in pantries.

 

Detailed Ceilings:

            Higher ceilings allow for more detailed ceiling treatments that provide a warmer and cozier feel. Ceiling treatments are seen in the application of traditional painted coffers, rough hewn beams, reclaimed wood flooring applied to the ceiling, pressed tin and detailed trim packages. All of these treatments provide dimension and texture to an otherwise plain space.

 

2011 has been a great year and I can’t wait to see what the trends in 2012 are!

Kitchen and Bath Trends

We all like to stay current on the latest trends and ideas. Maybe you aren’t able to implement them all in your home but if you are like me, you at least like to know about them. Over the next 2 weeks we will learn about some of the current kitchen and bath trends.

 

Commitment:

            No, not in relationships, to your diet or your exercise plan. Commitment to color! Color can be introduced to a room through backsplash tile, wall color, pillows or furniture pieces. Don’t be afraid of color. It’s easy to start with a neutral background and large pieces and then add color through accessories. Then when the trends change or you get tired of that color, it is easy to change. Hot colors right now are carrot orange, tangerine and mango.

 

Freestanding tubs:

            Large, freestanding tubs are becoming the centerpiece of the master bathroom. They are a great focal point becoming like a piece of art. Soaking, jetted or acoustic. Copper, wood, fiberglass or porcelain. Is your tub the centerpiece of your bathroom?

 

Glass:

            Incorporated into venthoods, glass backsplash tile, glass in cabinet doors, glass countertops and shower doors. It’s more than clear glass. There is seedy, antique, frosted, reeded. And have you seen the selections of glass backsplash tile???!!! Limitless!

 

Next week we will take a look at some other kitchen and bath trends in 2011. Expand your horizons, stretch the possibilities and dream!