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!
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