Not long back, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops were the hottest kitchen features. Now, of course, they're pretty much standard in our area. So what's next?
According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association's recent survey of more than 200 kitchen designers, cherry and maple cabinets, quartzite countertops and custom-paneled appliances are hot. In years past, oak cabinetry was preferred; but more than 75% of the survey participants report using cherry and maple, followed by paints and exotic woods. And while nearly all the designers consider stainless steel to be the most popular appliance finish, 77% say that custom paneling on appliances is on the rise. Granite is still the most frequently used countertop material, but 65% of the designers report using more quartzite, another durable stone material.
One trend that has remained constant is bigger, more open kitchens that accommodate more than one cook and function as more than just a place to cook. The "work triangle" --- the path between the refrigerator, food prep area and cooking area --- is being replaced by work zones.
Source: National Kitchen and Bath Association
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