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11 Enduring Kitchen Ideas From the Industry’s Biggest Event

We visited the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show and found that many familiar kitchen features appear to be here to stay

Yanic Simard
Yanic SimardFebruary 4, 2018
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If you’re looking for some insight into the coming kitchen trends for 2018 and beyond, or if you’re just looking for some fresh ideas to give your kitchen style an update, the recent Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Orlando, Florida, might offer some clues. My design team and I spotted plenty of great ideas there, and the following is a collection of some of our favorites. (If you’re looking for bathroom inspiration, check out some favorite bathroom ideas we also spotted at KBIS.)
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1. Transitional style. Transitional decor is continuing to dominate kitchen design for the foreseeable future, with true traditional style becoming less popular. After all, why would you want to choose just one style when you can get the best of both worlds?
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Transitional kitchens mix traditional and contemporary elements, so the space can feel rich and inviting but also up-to-date. The somewhat relaxed nature of a transitional kitchen works well with other minor trend elements like furniture-style islands and open shelves, giving you the freedom to follow traditional rules when they suit you and break the rules when it suits your mood.

See how to get a transitional-style kitchen
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2. Farmhouse style. Alternatively, another enduring style trend for kitchens is farmhouse or farmhouse-inspired style. Beadboard, soft heritage colors, rustic hardware and lighting, and planks of knotty wood all give a room a lived-in feel, in a less stuffy or fussy way than traditional styles can sometimes feel.

The humble beauty of farmhouse kitchens can be a great inspiration for homes of any size or budget, so expect to see more and more of this style in 2018 and beyond.

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3. Apron-front sinks. Speaking of farmhouse style, kitchens all over are embracing the beauty of apron-front sinks. This farmhouse essential works with a variety of styles, especially since it can look great in softly rounded porcelain, sleek stainless steel (possibly the top choice) or other metals and materials to create a variety of looks.

This style of sink requires a different cabinet than a typical drop-in or undermount sink, so if you too are planning to add one to your kitchen, make sure to design with it in mind from the start.
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4. Single-lever faucets. A great complement to an apron-front sink, or practically any style of sink really, is the beautifully simple single-lever faucet. The simple silhouette of this style of faucet suits a contemporary kitchen but also provides a smart modern counterpoint to traditional elements to achieve a transitional look.

Look for models with a subtle pull-down hand spray to get multifunctionality while still preserving the sleek and simple look.

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5. Undermount sinks. Not charmed by the apron-front style? Another one of my personal favorites, and a popular choice at seemingly every trade show, is a crisply rectangular stainless steel undermount sink.

The practicality of this style is high because the undercounter style avoids seams above the counter that can catch crumbs and debris. Stylewise, the look is understated, letting the bold features of the kitchen be the star but giving a subtly clean and modern look that says you have an eye for details.
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6. Painted cabinets. Regardless of the kitchen style, an undeniable trend in cabinets is a painted finish. While wood will always have its proponents, painted cabinets are a very visible trend with a range of colors being spotted besides classic white.

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Blue is an especially popular choice for kitchens going into 2018, either as an all-over cabinet hue or as an accent to a more neutral scheme. It’s technically a cool hue, but it’s a cheerful color that is many people’s favorite, so it’s a natural choice for those who want to try a less-neutral painted finish without taking a wild color risk they might regret.
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Sometimes, to create a beautiful kitchen you don’t need a pop of color at all. More and more designers are proving this by creating beautiful kitchens with a simple white-and-gray color scheme, often using a bit of wood and some gleaming metallics for interest, but no other accent hues.
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For those who find all-white kitchens too stark, welcome gray as “the new black” in kitchen design to add sophistication and develop creative two-tone looks.
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7. Wood floors. I’ve been encouraging clients to use their wood flooring in both the living areas and the kitchen for years because it gives a home a beautiful sense of consistency.

Yes, it is true that a wood floor will not handle major water spills or leaks in the same way as hard tile, but with a little care and upkeep, the beautiful, inviting look (and subtle softness underfoot) is more than worth it, so you can expect this trend to last and last.

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8. Quartz countertops. Speaking of surfaces, where you really need a hard-wearing material is on your counters, and for that reason engineered quartz has definitely solidified its spot as the top counter material (as confirmed by Houzz’s latest kitchen trends study).

As a manufactured but natural stone-based material, quartz has the ability to mimic marble, slate or other stones, or create a solid-hued modern look, meaning it can truly suit any kitchen. This is probably why we’re seeing it so often, and why it won’t go away any time soon. The look may change, but the hard-wearing practicality won’t.
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9. Appliance columns. In today’s market, people expect to be able to customize their product purchases, and individual fridge and freezer columns allow you to include the exact size of refrigerator or freezer you need, in whatever combination and placement best suits your needs.

Compared to a traditional fridge-freezer combo with fixed proportions, the choices feel a lot less limited, so you can expect more homeowners to pursue this option in 2018 and beyond.
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10. French door fridges. Another strong option for refrigerators is the French door style, which includes side-by-side compartments, or two doors for the main fridge compartment. The practical advantage here is that the multiple doors need less swing space to open, which can help your kitchen feel less cramped, compared with a single door that swings out twice as far.

The fact that they create a pleasing look is just another reason this style is as popular as ever.
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11. Functional lighting. Designers have been attesting to the importance of good lighting for ages, but with technology ever improving and the kitchen being such a central fixture of the home, people are embracing layered lighting in kitchens in a big way.

LED undercabinet lighting and sleek recessed ceiling lights provide an even wash of light over your counters that makes the space feel larger while helping with delicate tasks like chopping. Add a few pendant lights for ambience and you’ve got a great three-point lighting scheme for a kitchen of any decor.
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Don’t have a ceiling cavity that allows for recessed lighting? I face this situation often, including in this recently completed Toronto Interior Design Group project where we exposed the concrete ceilings.

One option is to use a dropped ceiling over the island or even the full kitchen to allow space for potlights to tuck away. Another is to consider modern track lights. That’s right, track lighting is definitely back.

Forget what you think you know about track lights based on the curvy tracks of harsh MR16 bulbs that were popular in the ’90s. Modern track lighting takes inspiration from art galleries and jewelry showrooms to deliver beautiful, functional, repositionable lighting that will be a welcome addition to any kitchen for years to come.

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  • User
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    @Lori: I think price depends not only upon quality but also longevity and replacement costs. The average refrigerator/freezer combo is less than $2500. I've never had a 'fridge totally give up the dust in less than 30 years. Even a new compressor or motor costs today less than $600 including installation.

    The refrigerator/freezers I've purchased over the years have all served me well. I've paid anywhere from $600 to $1500 for each of them. To date, I have paid less than $5000 for all the refrigerators I've purchased and owned. But then, the only time I buy a new 'fridge is when I've sold it (1) along with the house. The rest (2), I tend to move them to my new abode. I'm fixing to buy one more 'fridge for my cottage in the woods in a couple years as the people who are buying my ranch house will include my current one.

    There are quite a number of brands over the years that have quality, longevity and few if any repairs. The key to most is maintenance of the condenser and the appliance.

    BTW, I've had a Kitchen-Aid that is now 34 years old and still going strong (gave it to someone who needed a fridge). I've also had a Whirlpool that was 18 years when I sold the house. I visited the people 5 years ago and they still had that same 'fridge. So that one was 32 years and still counting - and it still looked good. Both of them cost in the $500-800 range. My current one is a Samsung I purchased for $1100 in 2008 which makes it 11 years old. Never had a repair on it and it still looks new.

    So, price isn't a high factor for me in deciding which 'fridge/freezer to purchase. I generally look for quality and longevity as well as function at the lowest possible price.

  • Carol Ruperto
    last year

    I had wood floor in the kitchen of my previous home with a rug between island and range wall and hated it. The rug and floor was a misery to keep clean. In my new home I had tile inserted between the island and range wall and have insisted on this with another home we are building.

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