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Use a timeless style statement to create a kitchen you’ll love
(BPT) - Some kitchen design trends fade as quickly
as they come in - tile countertops, naked windows or
avocado-hued appliances may come to mind. Other
trends, however, are so deeply rooted in good design that
they’re destined to become timeless style statements - and
enhance your kitchen with a look you’ll love as much in
a decade as you do the first moment you see it.
Those are the trends homeowners should watch
for in 2016 and incorporate into their kitchen upgrade
plans, says stylist and designer Emily Henderson, season
five winner of HGTV’s “Design Star.” Given nearly nine
in 10 homeowners plan to renovate their homes in the
near future with half of them planning to do so within
the next year, according to a survey by LG Electronics,
being armed with the right information will help make
those renovations a success.
“Timeless design has an enduring aesthetic that
seamlessly complements a range of infinite kitchen
styles and colors,” Henderson notes. “They create looks
and enhance functionality in ways that will pay off for
homeowners for years to come.”
Henderson points to five design trends to watch in
2016:
•Open it up - Areas that seem small or cramped
have never been a staple in homes. Look for design
enhancements that create a more open atmosphere,
like open shelving or glass-front cabinets, which appear
contemporary, sleek and functional. Open storage
encourages organization, cuts clutter and eliminates
chaos since the contents are always on display. They
also provide a great way for homeowners to display their
pretty dishware, Henderson notes.
•Stainless steel revamp - Stainless steel appliances
have long been the standard of elegance in modern
kitchens. “It’s hard to imagine improving on such near-
perfection, but LG Electronics’ new Black Stainless Steel
The top five kitchen design trends for 2016
What’s big in kitchen design? 2016 will be the year
we focus on ease of cooking, contemporary lines, and
having enough space for everyone at the party to hang
out with the chef.
1. Open floor plans - The kitchen is the most social
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Series of appliances have done just that,” Henderson says. the rest of the house, for instance. A lived-in look with
The new finish from LG adds luster and warmth to the touches of style adds life to the space. “I love vintage
satin-smooth finish and durability of traditional stainless salt and pepper shakers, brass or wooden utensils, glass
steel. The effect is warm and sophisticated, meshing canisters, wooden bowls, enamel pots and even vintage
perfectly with a range of kitchen design styles and colors. cookbooks,” Henderson says. “You can find so many
“It only helps that the finish is smudge-resistant, which is ways to add personal flair to a design, and it’s a sensibility
perfect for a mom like me who likes to keep things clean that will never go out of style.”
and pretty, especially with little ones around,” Henderson •Contrast is good - Some combinations will always
notes. be on trend, and Henderson predicts more of them will
•Let your personality shine - Modern designs be showing up in kitchen design in 2016. “Black and
and the sheer number of home décor products make white, metallics like brass, gold or copper paired with
it easier than ever to personalize virtually any design natural and wooden touches - these combos will never
theme. You can add a dash of your personality to your tire,” she says. “They can be used alone or in combination
kitchen decor in many ways. Use decorative accents on with other elements. You really can’t go wrong with any
counters and focus on underscoring a theme you love in of them.”
room in the house — everyone congregates there. An out of the fridge, get a coffee cup out of the cabinet,
open, airy floor plan will facilitate the optimal mix grab a snack or otherwise annoy the cook who’s trying
between hangout-ability and ease of cooking. This trend to make dinner. The second work zone is for the cook
is nothing new, but it will continue to be a popular design alone — cutting board, easy access to knives and other
theme in 2016. Center islands are being built to look implements, pots and pans, spices, oils and the other stuff
out onto an area for relaxation and watching TV, which of cooking. Note to casual users: Enter the cook’s zone
at your own risk. You might even think about adding a
in turn spills cleaning zone or a kids’ zone!
out into the 3. Clean lines - Traditional kitchens might be
dining room lovely, but today’s styles tend to be more modern and
— formal, minimalist. Nix the curves, ornamental details and
self-contained “Tuscan Sunset” paint colors. Now, it’s all about sleek
dining rooms hardware, clean lines and neutral colors. The exception?
are fading fast. A bold statement on your range hood. Red, anyone?
2. At 4. Wood countertops - When it comes to
least two work workspaces, it’s all about wood. Yes, wood. Specifically,
zones - People American black walnut with durable finishes in a
love separate deep, dark brown. And the blonde chopping block of
work zones, yesteryear? Gone. Walnut’s all the rage.
ideally with the 5. Industrial backsplashes - Bring some of the urban
fridge between chicness of a converted warehouse into your kitchen
the two. Who’s backsplash. Hammered metal, distressed metal, stainless
stationed at the steel, and even concrete are all fashionable. Zinc is also
first zone? The climbing the ladder of popularity, mainly with the
interloper who germaphobe crowd. Glass backsplashes are also trending.
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