Remodeling a kitchen is an expensive undertaking that many people save up for years to afford. With all that hard earned cash going out the door, deciding on the look and finishes for your new kitchen can be paralyzing as you don’t want to make any mistakes. The following trends are the biggest of 2018, ensuring your DC kitchen remodeling project will be modern, updated, and top of the line.
Mixed Metals
Why settle for one metal when you can have them all? The mixed metal trend is a popular one but the key is to making the mix look intentional. Chrome with aged brass, matte black with gold, there are plenty of ways to play up the interest with this trend. Mixing metals is a great way to keep your kitchen from looking too fussy, monochromatic, and overly polished.
Open Shelving
The open shelving trend continues on in 2018, with homeowners favoring the airy feeling of open shelving which in turn makes the kitchen look larger, as opposed to the heavy, closed in feeling of upper cabinets. Open shelving is a great way to break up a wall of cabinets and add warmth and interest with the objects you choose to display, from pretty glassware to vintage art, fresh blooms, and everything in between. It’s also an easy way to add functionality with displaying frequently used items, such as coffee cups, for maximum accessibility. The perfect marriage of form and function.
Two Toned Cabinets
2018 is the year of having it all—why limit yourself to just one metal or cabinet color? Tuxedo cabinets were a huge hit in 2017. Tuxedo cabinets is what it’s called when the upper cabinets are a light color, such as white, while the lower cabinets are darker, such as gray or black. The 2018 take on two toned cabinets is the “tuxedo island”, if you will. This is when the kitchen island cabinetry is a different color than the rest of the kitchen—think black, reclaimed wood, or even a saturated color such as navy or sage.
Vintage Textiles
While the all-white kitchen trend is still going strong, it does lead to a somewhat sterile, hospital-like feel with all that white, if you don’t bring in other elements to warm it up. The easiest way to add warmth is by adding color and texture through vintage textiles. From draperies and hand towels to beautiful oriental carpet runners, the possibilities are endless.
Herringbone Pattern
Pattern in general is having a big moment right now but none more so than the Herringbone pattern. Wood flooring in a herringbone pattern adds subtle interest without being too busy and still maintains the classic element of hardwoods. In addition to flooring, this pattern is a popular choice for kitchen backsplashes and might even steal the title “most popular” from everyone’s favorite white subway tile. This pattern is super versatile because it can add subtle interest to neutral colors such as whites or grays or create an eye popping statement in other colors like aqua blue. A professional plumbing service that handles remodeling can help with the planning and designing of the kitchen of your dreams.