Check Out These Kitchen Trends

Thinking of making changes to your kitchen? Just in time for the International Builders Show in Las Vegas,the National Kitchen & Bath Association has identified trends in that room for 2010. We’re passing it along so you can consider what’s hot in kitchens and possibly incorporate it into plans to update your home.

 

1. Architecture styles: Traditional is the most popular, followed by contemporary and the Shaker style.

2. Cabinets: Cherry will continue to be the most popular, followed by maple and alder. Falling out of popularity are painted cabinets, light natural finishes and distressed finishes.

3. Floors: Hardwoods, ceramic and porcelain tile and natural stone tile.

4. Countertops: Granite, but quartz is catching up in popularity.

5. Kitchen color: Whites, off-whites, brown, beige and bone hues.

6. Faucets: Pull out faucets and pot filler faucets. The most popular finish is brushed nickel, then stainless steel, satin nickel and polished chrome.

7. Backsplashes: Ceramic or porcelain tile and glass.

The trends should serve as inspiration as you start an exciting process of updating your home!