kitchen

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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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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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.See how to clean your hardwood floors

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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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