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We all know the saying: home is where the heart is. And in my books the heart of
any home is the kitchen. So now that we're almost two-thirds of the way
through the year I thought I'd show you some of this year's top five kitchen
trends that are still going strong. So let's go. First off, let's look at
kitchen range hoods. One of the biggest trends out there right now is the hidden
range hood. This trend is all about camouflage. In this case the hood is the
same color as the wall and has zero moldings or trim. Here's another example
of a hood that just blends away into the background. No brackets. No panel moldings.
No decorative plates. By hiding your kitchen range hood you get a streamlined
minimal and modern look for your kitchen. I'm loving this trend. The fourth trend
on my list is not new. You've seen statement floors and bathrooms and
laundry rooms. Maybe even in mud rooms and entry ways. But they are a very big
trend in kitchens now too. A very bold and graphic pattern tile floor is a huge
commitment. Tiled floors and kitchens are nothing new but having an all-over
pattern grace your floor injects major personality into your kitchen. From black
and white tiles to colorful vintage looking tiles, pick your personality and
lay it on your kitchen floor. Tile has always played a key role in kitchens and
usually it takes the form of a tile backsplash or a tiled floor but there's
a new and old trend rising in the kitchen world. Tile on and around kitchen
islands! I'm loving this tiled front surface on
this island with traditional blue and white tiles neatly tucked away.
It's the perfect backdrop to the perfect little stool. It's like a hidden gem. And
here another way to introduce color and texture is this bistro-like kitchen
setting. It's kind of a perfect showstopper. Using tile to add interest
color pattern or all of the above to the kitchen island is a great new trend. In
some cases I've even seen tiled countertops making it come back!
Thick countertops. Kitchen countertop thicknesses have been pretty standard
since the beginning of countertops themselves and more recently a very thin
profile has been a sign of modern minimally designed kitchens. But low and
behold big and bold is now having its moment. Thicknesses of three and four
inch counters are popping up all over and not just for a specific look. Whether
modern or traditional or even something in between this thick slab of marble or
quartz is definitely here to make a pronounced statement. I love the idea of
mixing it up! Go standard on the perimeter of your kitchen and chunky for
your island. And my number one on my list for top kitchen trends for 2017 is all
about something old. I'm calling it old-world English charm. There's something
so warm and inviting about these types of kitchens!
First off modern appliances like microwaves our hidden and traditional
cookers are a feature. They tend to be painted in beautiful colors and they
offer up charming little details like painted knobs, lots of beadboard and even
decorative cutouts. I don't know about you but I think this trend will always
be trendy mainly because it's so classic. So there you have it, my top five kitchen
trends for 2017 that are still going strong. Don't be too worried about the
word "trendy" because I think these ideas are here to stay for a while. Thanks for
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I'd love to hear all about your kitchen ideas. Again thanks for watching this
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