Here is a list of the National Kitchen and Bath Association's Top 10 Trends for 2009.
1) Steel counters for kitchen counters. For a very sleek and contemporary look.
2) Glass Elements. Used for backsplashes, counters and even floors and showers.
3) Stone Hearths. Used around the stove as a design element to give some texture
to a room.
4) Black and White Kitchens. Using white marble and black cabinets for an ethereal feel.
5) Chrome is Back. Using chrome in bathroom fixtures and hardware is becoming popular again.
6) Shoji Screens. Used in between the kitchen and family rooms, with an organic feel, and translucency with added privacy. They slide and serve as a screen to hide areas as well.
7) Tin Ceilings. Used for accents above an island to draw attention to that area.
8) Floating Cabinets. Used in bathrooms to open up spaces. I really love this look!
9) Mirror off the wall. Used in bathrooms on back-to-back sinks away from wall.
10) Resin Backsplash. Used in kitchens, this is a newcomer offering something a little different than tile. Material like bamboo, branches or anything that will fit between the resin and wall.
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Interesting, Cindy, I especially like the ones that fit in with a greener lifestyle - resin and bamboo are great elements to add, as is natural stone. Got to admit I am not looking forward to the return of chrome - I think I will resist that one for a while... ;-)
I had a client who did their kitchen over with black cabinets. My 1st thought was that there was no way it could look good but it actually does!
Cindy,
I've found when you think outside the box you can get some pretty interesting effects.
Photos please, especially the floating cabinets. NOT the old 60's look...oh my dating myself.
Joanne-The new chrome is prettier, but I prefer the polished nickel.
Bill-It can look really sharp in some kitchens. A little goes a long way.
Terry-True, it's all about trial and error.
Terrylynn- Ok, here you go.
HI Cindy! Great post! Just completed a home remodel for clients in Alamo and the kitchen is black and white. Once we get everything uncovered I will have to snap photos. It looks so sleek and great!!
Cathy-It's pretty versatile. I've seen sleek modern kitchens and traditional ones done in black and they are both beautiful.