kitchen design trends 2018

2018 is here! A new year brings thoughts of how to renew and refresh not only ourselves, but our homes as well, where better to start than the heart of the home? The kitchen is the focal point of the modern day home, you don't want to have an outdated space and you don't want to waste money on a fad, here we review the top 10 kitchen design trends we will see in 2018 with many styles and ideas, we believe, that will last for years to come. 

TWO-TONE CABINETS
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Two-tone cabinets will be a big trend this year.
Not only does this add visual interest and contrast, but it will also breakup the look of a monotone kitchen, especially when pairing with White cabinets. Goes best with Transitional and Modern kitchen styles.
 

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​MINIMALIST HIDDEN KITCHENS

This look embraces the sleek modern look of a minimalist kitchen. Most cabinet lines now offer a long list of options to hide everything from microwaves and mixers to dish towels and spices. 

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COLORED APPLIANCES
We are seeing a serious shift in appliances this year, more homeowners are moving away from stainless steel and into colors like black, dark grey, and even WHITE! These colors not only give a new and modern look to your kitchen, but they are also a great alternative to stainless steel especially in smaller kitchens where stainless steel can overwhelm the space. 

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GOLD TONES

Gold is back! This is not the same gold we saw in the eighties, it's a more sophisticated and luxurious look with Rose Gold, Copper, and Brass tones. This look can be incorporated into almost any style kitchen including Modern and Traditional. You can even mix and match with stainless steel!

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DARK HARDWOOD

Dark hardwood in the kitchen creates a cozy and inviting space, especially when paired with White or light colored cabinets. Hardwood adds a timeless look to your home and when stained with a darker color it also gives a luxurious and elegant feel.

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GRAY-TONE CABINETS
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While Gray cabinets have been on trend for a few years now, in 2018 we will see more homeowners and Designers lean towards gray pastels, such as gray-blues, gray-greens, and gray-purple, moving away from Greige.  

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​PET FRIENDLY KITCHENS

Innovative Homeowners and Designers are coming up with even more creative ways to make their homes pet friendly, especially in the kitchen with feeding stations and places for your furry friends to relax while you cook. 

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QUARTZ IS HERE TO STAY 

While quartz still reigns supreme, in 2018 we will see more neutral options with more of a marble-look to them. Busy countertops are out! 

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STATEMENT BACKSPLASH

With countertops trending towards more neutral color palettes and finishes, backsplash tile is completely the opposite, now becoming the statement piece of the kitchen. We will see ceiling-height tile, metallic and mirrored tile, Herringbone & Chevron tile and more! 

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SUBWAY WITH A TWIST

Another trend we will see in backsplash tile this year is more subway tile options, including squared tile, larger tile, and more color options.

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These are just a few of the many new trends 2018 will bring for Kitchens. Leave a comment to let us know what trends you love and what trends you could do without! See something you want for your kitchen? Give us a call!