Trends in Home Design
Whitecabinets continue to hold an elevated position in kitchen design. According torecent research performed by Houzz.com, 40% of homeowners opted for whitecabinets for their kitchen renovation. Our clients in the Cincinnatiarea mirror those results. There are many good reasons for white cabinets'popularity. When you pair a white palate with other textures and finishes, thekitchen transforms into a space that is warm and inviting. Adding open shelvingin natural wood tones and splashes of color in countertops and back-splashescreate contrasts that bring a kitchen with white cabinets alive.
In the bathroom, our clients are gravitating toward an emerging trend ofincorporating ledges into a shower or tub area instead of a niche. Not only areledges beautiful, but they also provide the functionality necessary to holdsoap, shampoo, conditioner and other bath products. Practicality is anotherreason we have been recommending ledges instead of niches. A niche needs to bebetween two wall studs, and it needs to be tiled and finished on the edges.Ledges require less construction time, which translates to lower cost.
Bathroom seating is another popular trend that is resonating with our clients.Our clients appreciate the ability to sit in their bathroom and relax. A benchor other seating area in a bath provides an alternative to standing whilebrushing your teeth, putting on makeup or preparing for the day or bedtime.
Tiling the bathtub apron is another popular trend that creates a focal point ina bath. Imagine wrapping your tub in a matching tile that adorns the showerstall or back-splash? Using tile or another material around the tub is aninnovative technique for making a design statement cost-effectively.
Another of the most popular bathroom design features and among the tenmost popular bathroom photos on Houzz.com are baths with double floatingvanities. Wall-mount vanities that don't reach the floor make cleaning the batheasier, and floating vanities and toilets help make smaller spaces appearlarger. We often recommend under-cabinet lighting as a design feature as itenables you to navigate the bath in the middle of the night while minimizingthe possibility of waking your partner.
What trends can you capitalize on to make your kitchen and bath more enjoyableand functional while adding value to your home? Give us a call or visitone of our TWO showrooms, and let's discuss the possibilities.
Loveland Showroom 920 Loveland Madeira Rd # 3, Loveland, OH 45140 513-722-3490
Plainville Showroom 4120 Plainville Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45227 513-271-3490
