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Hottest Kitchen and Bath Trends

This report provides storage tips, to getting savvy with the green movement, to adding overstated fixtures in unconventional places These are trends we can incorporate into your spectacular custom kitchen and bath designs that you will love forever.

Kitchen Trends

Banquets, also known as bench seating, are very popular. They seat more people, require less room and create an intimate space for mealtime conversations and fun. The banquet design can also incorporate cabinetry for extra storage in an unconventional place.

Storage Trends

We design practical yet decorative storage areas that have an impact on our kitchen designs. We design in overhead wine rack, cubbies above open doorways, spice cabinetry, chef pantries, under counter pantries, & more. Open cabinetry also creates a striking focal-point wall, putting you dinnerware conveniently and decoratively on display.

Outdoor Kitchen Trends

Spectacular, gourmet outdoor kitchens are all the rage. Gone is the lonely outdoor grill. In is the beautifully designed kitchen which incorporate indoor and outdoor elements with granite counter tops, custom cabinetry and stylish appliances.

Green Kitchen Trends

Eco-consciousness has come a long way. Cabinetry and paints with low or little VOC off gassing. Wood cabinetry such as Showplace Lypus Wood or D'Wils low VOC cabinetry give you the Green trend in cabinetry. Bamboo flooring and concrete countertops also lend themselves to green remodeling.

Kitchen Command Center Trends

A Multifunctional kitchen is paramount for today's high tech families. Where there was once only room for recipe cards and cookbooks, the kitchen command center offers a creative workspace in the hub of the home. The command center includes a computer with internet access, fax phone machine, cell phone charger, and filing cabinet. This center also allows for space for kids to do their homework. All this can be seamless incorporated into a kitchen's look and feel.

Professional Kitchen Trends

The chef now has a wide variety of choices in professional appliances. Six-burner stainless-steel ranges, specialty appliances such as woks, pot fillers, steam ovens, grills and more. These appliances are abundant and at every price point.

Textured and dimensional design Trends

Glass tiles, rough-hewn stone, brushed stainless steel, and distressed wood all are the newest trends in kitchen design. There are numerous ways to add textural interest to any room on floors, walls, and accessories. The kitchen however is a great place to start.

Shower Power Trends

Today we are designing luxurious baths that inspire and relieve the stress of the day. Our clients want well-appointed baths complete with body sprays, steam showers, spa tubs, rain style showerheads and personal handheld shower sprays. These are just a few of the many luxurious options that can be designed into our masterbath.

Everyday luxury bath Trends

We can design an over the top space or simply design a little luxury for our clients use on a daily basis. A little extravagance such as a heated towel rack, a Jacuzzi tub, glass block shower enclosure, or a double vanity for his/her sinks. We create designs that work in almost any space. The size should not be a hindrance - indulgence can fill a large room or be scaled down for a more modest space.

Bath Statement Trends

Designing attractive storage spaces for luxurious towels and attractive items that display rather than hide them is very popular now. We design unique storage space for individuals wants and needs. If our client can dream it, we can do it. Trends such as vessel sinks, glass tile accents and designs, special lighting, and new state of the art heat and exhaust fans. Mirrors also play a very important part in making a statement. From a plain flat mirror to a framed decorative mirror changes the entire impact of the room. Away with the outdated soffit recessed can light and in with the pendant lighting as well as the ambiance lighting that can be bright or dimmed for whatever effect you are wanting to create.

Tub Trends

The spotlight is on the tub. It's the best time of day to take a leisurely soak in the tub complete with Champaign air and aroma and color therapy all built in. Whether the design is free standing, designed into a surround, or customized design combination of both the most important element is that the tub must be comfortable and inviting.