Creatinga Successful Trend Match
Youshould expect your kitchen and bath designer to develop recommendations basedon your individual style preferences and how you want your new space to look,feel and function. We have many clients in Greater Cincinnati thatgravitate to the latest looks and want to stretch the envelope when it comes tocolor, technology and design. Many of our clients elect to deviate from thestatus quo to make a dramatic and inspiring statement.
As you discuss the latest trending products and designs withyour kitchen designer, be sure to consider if those trends will stand the testof time. Let’s look at a few recent trends that have changed over time. Twentyyears ago, granite countertops were the rage. They represented luxury andexclusivity. Today, granite countertops, while still immensely popular, are notconsidered exclusive or unusual. Quartz has overtaken granite as a moretrend-setting countertop material. The same can be said for stainless steelappliances. Standard stainless is no longer unique or considered trend-setting.What’s hot in appliance finishes are black stainless, slate, graphite andcustom colors.
How long you plan to live in your home is a factor to keep inmind when considering different styles and trend options. Homeowners thatplan to stay in their home for ten or more years typically are not concernedabout the effect their design decisions will have many years from now. If yourgoal is to improve the quality of your home for an upcoming sale, then yourdesign decisions should gravitate to a palate that will deliver the most significantreturn on investment. Our showroom has designed hundreds of kitchens and bathsin the Greater Cincinnati area; we understand designs and products thatresonate best with home buyers.
When it comes to incorporating hot trends into your new kitchenor bath, it’s never an all or nothing scenario. White cabinets continue to bethe most popular among our clients. In fact, 40% of homeowners selected whitecabinets for their kitchen renovation in the last year, according to a recentsurvey by Houzz.com. White cabinets are hardly a hot new trend, but they remainas the survey results indicate immensely popular. That does not mean whitecan’t be on-trend. You can make your white kitchen warm and inviting throughthe use of textures and finishes. Add warmth and color to your space byselecting wooden countertops, glass door cabinets that showcase colorful platesand glassware or statement-making light fixtures or range hoods. Cabinet colorsthat are trending now include blue tones, green and gray tones.
The style of your home is another factor that you must considerwhen determining if hot trends are right for your new kitchen or bath. Ourdesigners ask questions about the existing décor of a prospective client's homeduring the planning process, and we almost always make an appointment to visita client's home to obtain a better understanding his or her style. A newkitchen should complement and enhance the existing style of your home. If youare unsure of your style, many online surveys exist to help you determine thestyles that you most prefer. Visit www.curbly.com/10-best-interior-design-style-quizzes for one example.
What hot trends are most appropriate for your new kitchen orbath? Give us a call or visit one of our TWO showrooms, and let us show you howto convert your design preferences into a dream kitchen or bath.
Loveland Showroom
920 Loveland Madeira Rd # 3, Loveland, OH 45140
513-722-3490
Plainville Showroom
4120 Plainville Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45227
513-271-3490
