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Kitchen and Bathroom Design Trends
(BPT) - Many homeowners today wonder
how they can turn their bathrooms or kitchens
into something worthy of making the rounds
on Pinterest or Instagram. As more people
want to give their home a personal and stylish
touch, home decorating and interior design
is hotter than ever, and the possibilities are
seemingly limitless.
The only problem is that making up your
mind can be overwhelming. If you’ve ever
tried to pick what shade of blue or tint of
gray to paint a wall, you know that sometimes
there are too many choices.
With over 140 years of designing kitchen
and bathroom products, Kohler Kitchen & Bath
tapped into a large brain trust of designers
and product experts to identify the six leading
kitchen and bath design trends for 2017.
All in the Mix
We all know patterns play a big role in how
large a room appears and what features are
accented or emphasized. For all the importance
people place on patterns, many are inherently
afraid of blending - or mixing - patterns.
Be Bold!
When done right, this can create a vibrant,
energetic space that does more for your room
than if you were to play it safe.
Perfect Pairs
Two of the most striking colors to appear in
kitchens and bathrooms these days are velvety
blues and vivid greens. Blues are timeless and
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can work well by themselves in most situations,
but add a small dose of blood orange
and you’ve created an infectious vibe to the
room. Nothing makes as dramatic a statement
as pairing two complementary colors.
A Softer White
A traditional color for bathrooms and
kitchens, white gives off a clean, bright aura.
Nonetheless, the look can be a bit clinical.
Once way around this problem is to warm
up the whites with tones of brass, gold or
bronze. Subtle touches on the cabinets or
backsplash can create a warm ambiance that
softens the look of an all-white space.
Keep it Neutral
If you’re looking for fun, vibrant colors
but aren’t ready to go all in, consider neutral
shades such as icy blue, blush sand and other
straight-from-nature shades. These are a lot
more refreshing than the standard beige! Such
transparent neutrals beautifully diffuse light
and lend themselves to contrasting elements.
Amber glow. The living room has expanded.
Kitchens aren’t just for preparing food and
bathrooms aren’t just for getting ready. People
want a cozier, at-home feel for both these
rooms. Top designers do this by adding a
range of metallic fixtures coupled with smoky
grays, a combination that creates a dramatic
and welcoming room.
Noir
With the debut of black stainless steel appliances,
black has made its way back to being
a staple color in kitchens and bathrooms. Of
late, the emphatic pairing of black and white
has become the real showstopper. The idea
here is to work with high contrast: think
strong color-blocking patterns and heavy
stripes. Two timeless colors will join to create
a perfectly modern mixture.
To discover more ideas for your home visit
ideas.kohler.com. Here you’ll find invaluable
advice and inspiring fixtures to transform your
bathroom into the room of your dreams. •