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Kitchen Trends

You Might Regret

While natural stone can be appealing, it’s also harder to maintain than alternatives like quartz, which don’t have to be re-sealed regularly.

1. Speckled Granite

The problem is that a kitchen desk just ends up stacked with papers and clutter that you don’t want to see.

2. Kitchen Desks

Replacing oil-rubbed bronze knobs with matte or satin black, for example, will bring your kitchen into the 21st century.

3. Antique Hardware

Instead of plain white porcelain, consider upgrading to an apron front sink that’s made of an unusual material such as fireclay, stainless steel, copper, or even wood and stone.

4. White Farmhouse Sinks

It’s hard enough to clean grout on a vertical surface in a shower. But on a horizontal surface where the grout lines get full of crumbs? Forget it.

5. Tiled Countertops

Consider opting for the best of both worlds with a modernized pass-through window with seating.

6. Open-Plan Kitchens

Try using earth tones and natural materials as an alternative. If you have your mind set on white cabinets, forego all-white finishes and opt for touches of light wood and eye-catching hardware

7. All-White Decor

Sharp edges and starkness are being replaced with throw pillows, and soothing objects and colors.

8. Formal Dining Rooms

Now savvy homeowners are blending modern farmhouse elements with more timeless  styles for a look that stands the  test of time.

9. Modern Farmhouse Design

While stylish if you live in a showroom, open shelves tend to put our messy collections on display.

10. Open Shelving

If you prefer to keep your pans visible and easily accessible, try hanging a few of your favorites on the backsplash or on an empty wall rather than in a jumble of cookware overhead.

11. Overhead Pot Racks

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