Kitchen Trends- February 2014

I was interviewed for an article in the Commercial Appeal written by Stacey Wiedower. 

Here are the trends I have seen in kitchens:

High Contrast- High contrast between dark and light.  This could be white cabinets and a dark Espresso island or dark wood floors. 

Soft & Neutral- Softer tone-on-tone neutrals.  Textures and materials define this all-over soothing palette.  It is calming to the soul and lets you add an accent color if desired.

Statement light fixtures- This could be a larger scale stand-out piece hanging center stage or unique lantern style pendants.  People are loving anything that sets them apart.  This is a safe way to do it in an item that could be easily changed later.   

Transitional- This "it" word of the moment describes the overall look and feel of a space. Clean lines and Crisp paint abound.

Open Concept- Opening the kitchen to adjoin rooms is top of most everyone's list.  People want to be able to be a part of the action, whether entertaining or in daily life.  This also gives the illusion of more space, without increasing the footprint.