The Way We Use Our Homes & Kitchens Is Prompting New Trends

The future of kitchens

Most of us spent the better part of 2020 in our homes and kitchens more than we ever have. The ways in which we cook, entertain, work and relax in our homes has changed significantly, and with that come new design trends to help our homes function better. In the kitchen, hygiene takes top priority along with streamlined designs and flexibility for multi-tasking. See which fixtures, colors and styles will continue into 2021.

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The Feature of Kitchens 2020 Reshaped the Way use Our Homes and Kitchens Prompting New Trends and Visually Beautiful Spaces.

LEFT Homeowners are craving extra storage and office space, so many are opting for larger pantries to handle kitchen work with work stations located nearby. TOP Neutral colors and large windows that let in natural light are new trends that promote a calm environment.

WARMER COLORS

White will still remain the favorite kitchen color scheme, but warmer shades will soon supersede the cool tones, like blue-grays and navy, of recent years. Expect to see colors like warm beige accented with shades of orange and aqua. These soothing, earthy colors provide a sense of peace and calm, which homeowners gravitate towards for familiarity and normalcy. Warm colors can also be represented by wood tones, so expect to see strong accents of wood in cabinets, feature walls and even countertops. The warmer, optimistic colors can be paired with greenery, gold accents and woven textures for a natural look.

TOUCHLESS FAUCETS

Installing a new faucet can be a quick and simple DIY project that freshens the look of your kitchen and provides a greater level of cleanliness. Motion-control and hands-free faucets, as well as touch-tap faucets are becoming first choices for homeowners. Also making it’s debut is the voice-activated faucet, which not only allows you to turn on water to wash your hands, but can also be commanded to dispense the exact amount you need to fill your soup pot.