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November 23, 2022 • 2 days ago • 4 minutes read The primary bathroom is a sanctuary with spa-like features. Photo by photo courtesy of the National Kitchen & Bath Association
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Amid the pandemic, designers predicted homeowners would install walls to create coveted private spaces, but tearing down walls to expand spaces to add functionality or hide clutter is back in fashion.
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For kitchens, this means adding larger or dual islands with charging stations for food prep, eating and work, says the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) in its annual design trends research report.
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Also planned are walk-in, built-in or butler’s pantries for storing groceries and small appliances, as well as a coffee station – a trend that has emerged over the last year. In bathrooms, homeowners break down walls to add a walk-in closet, dressing area, and/or living room.
“Kitchens and bathrooms are getting bigger and more complex,” says Tricia Zach, director of research at NKBA, the world’s leading not-for-profit trade association for the kitchen and bath industry and owner of the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. “The study found that consumers want multifunctional spaces to meet their work, education and entertainment needs at home.”
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The report offers a glimpse into the styles, colours, product features, materials and technologies that will dominate kitchen and bathroom design over the next two to three years. Let’s break down other key trends:
A new wellness focus turns the main bathroom into a place of retreat for body and soul. Photo by photo courtesy of the National Kitchen & Bath Association
Living design. This trend combines design styles for fresh interpretations of old favourites. Designers combine a natural/organic feel with modern or contemporary design elements for organic modern designs. The popular farmhouse style is now evolving into a modern farmhouse. Gray and white continue to be pushed into the background in favor of earthy, muted colors that are combined with light wood tones in nature-inspired designs.
New modern designs reflect the growing interest in simple, minimalist and clean looks. Although white will be a popular neutral hue, homeowners are turning to bolder colors like coastal blues, greens and organic neutrals in kitchens and bathrooms, and are making new moves with bold and colorful artwork, wallpaper, backsplashes and fabrics. A touch of metallic adds glamor or a rustic feel.
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Sustainability matters. Sustainability continues to be the trend, with homeowners looking to sustainable products and solutions as well as manufacturers’ sustainability practices. Think 100% LED lighting, energy-efficient appliances, VOC-free paint, more natural light from low-emission windows, and water-saving faucets.
Large windows and glass doors help connect the kitchen with the outdoors. Photo by photo courtesy of the National Kitchen & Bath Association
wellbeing. This is especially important in the primary bathroom – aka the sanctuary. Earthy, muted colors and light wood tones that create a natural, soothing ambience combine to create a sanctuary for body and mind.
Amenities such as large two-person showers with individual seats, multiple shower heads, zero clearance/no threshold entries, and steam/thermostatic showers are trending, giving homeowners the added benefit of aging in place. Large windows over tubs and skylights create meaningful connections to the outside while harnessing natural light.
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Extractor hoods and colored cupboards are trendy. Photo by photo courtesy of the National Kitchen & Bath Association
Technology that simplifies life. Homeowners are adopting technology faster and faster, especially when it plays a functional role, such as B. Creating a personalized environment with app/voice control for lighting, water and soil temperature, and humidity monitoring.
Smart devices are finding their way into the kitchen and bathroom. Key kitchen technologies in the coming years will include steamers and air ovens, while key bathroom technologies will include smart controls for underfloor heating, showers, lighting, mirrors and water saving.
Top kitchen trends
According to the National Kitchen & Bath Association, the following will develop over the next few years:
- • Quartz and quartzite countertops thanks to ease of maintenance and demand for sanitary finishes
- • Light worktops, often with a different color island
- • Slab and long subway curbs with fewer grout lines to maintain
- • Painted and solid wood grain cabinet door panels with a different color on the island
- • Single bowl kitchen sinks in stainless steel or composite
- • Hardwood, engineered wood, luxury vinyl/tile and ceramic tile floors
- • Kitchen faucets in stainless steel, black and nickel with a brushed or matte finish
- • Dishwasher drawers and secondary dishwashers
- • Column and drawer refrigerators with flush, fully integrated or built-in installations
- • Multiple ovens, often with stainless steel surfaces
- • Task and accent lighting using recessed and pendant lights instead of chandeliers
- • Extractor hoods in wood or stainless steel
- • Connected mudrooms to control incoming clutter
- • Large windows with fewer panes and glass doors to connect the kitchen to the outdoors
Bolder colors like green and coastal blue are trending in both the kitchen and bathroom. Photo by photo courtesy of the National Kitchen & Bath Association
Top trends in the bathroom
The National Kitchen & Bath Association forecasts the following development for the next few years:
- • Large format tiles that require fewer joints and maintenance
- • Showers with clear shower glass and distinctive linear and square shower drains
- • Freestanding and bathtubs
- • Intelligent and low-flow toilet and bidet seats
- • Task lighting in mirrors, vanities and showers for make-up/shaving as well as accent lighting with sconces and recessed lighting for ambience
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