Even though the economy is sputtering, kitchen and bathrooms continue to be rooms that homeowners want to trick out, update or gut. Here’s what the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) is predicting for 2010 kitchen and bath trends based on surveys from its members.Traditional is cool again. Traditional is the most popular kitchen design style but contemporary isn’t far behind. Shaker cabinets are experiencing a strong resurgence and neutral tones are favored. Shades of white and off-whites are the most popular kitchen colors and brown, beige and bone hues are also finding favor.
Cherry rules. Cherry is the most popular wood for kitchen cabinetry followed by maple and alder is also gaining ground. For finishes, medium natural, dark natural, glazed and white painted are preferred. Other colors of painted cabinetry and light natural finishes are in decline including distressed finishes.
Tile trumps wood. Ceramic, porcelain tiles and natural stone remain popular for kitchen floors. As for countertops granite is still the most favored, edging out quartz. For backsplashes, ceramic, porcelain tile and glass are most wanted.
Cabinet trends. When pitching a new kitchen design, here are a few options to mention: under counter refrigeration and dishwasher in a drawer. Both will require special cabinetry and electrical and plumbing considerations.
Bathrooms
Traditional beats edgy. Maybe it’s the economy or maybe people don’t want industrial looking bathrooms anymore. Traditional is the most popular design style for 2010 with a neutral color scheme.
Hard surface flooring. Ceramic and porcelain tile is the dominate flooring material for bathrooms this year including natural stone. For vanity tops granite is king but quartz and marble are also popular options.
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