(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 three 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.
Let
your personality shine
Modern
designs and the sheer number of home décor products make it easier
than ever to personalize virtually any design theme. You can add a
dash of your personality to your kitchen decor in many ways. Use
decorative accents on counters and focus on underscoring a theme you
love in the rest of the house, for instance. A lived-in look with
touches of style adds life to the space. “I love vintage salt and
pepper shakers, brass or wooden utensils, glass canisters, wooden
bowls, enamel pots and even vintage cookbooks,” Henderson says.
“You can find so many ways to add personal flair to a design, and
it’s a sensibility that will never go out of style.”
Contrast
is good
Some
combinations will always be on trend, and Henderson predicts more of
them will be showing up in kitchen design in 2016. “Black and
white, metallics like brass, gold or copper paired with natural and
wooden touches — these combos will never tire,” she says. “They
can be used alone or in combination with other elements. You really
can’t go wrong with any of them.”
For
more kitchen design inspiration contact the staff at Interior
Surfaces.
Give us a call at 614.761.7856 to make an appointment to meet with us
at 4353 H Tuller Road, Dublin, OH 43017.
