Tuesday, May 13, 2014

What is trending in this showroom - 2014

As I am sure most of you have been noticing too, certain deisgn and color trends seem to be on the rise this year.  Here are a few I have noticed...


Quartz is on the move - It used to be granite was the only option clients asked about when they looked for countertop material.  Now Quartz finishes are getting more and more interest.

Microwave drawers are gaining in popularity, and warming drawers are being used less and less.

Grey and White! - Grey is topping the list of colors that have been ordered this year.  Grey is slowly becoming a new neutral. White has always been popular, but glazes and tinting are far less popular than in years past.  When the client says white, 9 times out of ten, they want WHITE WHITE.   The combination is working too, as it is being considered calming and timeless.

Cherry - If your clients aren't going grey, they are probably choosing Cherry.  This wood never goes out of style, and this year has been no exception.  Next to painted maple, cherry is the go to wood species.  It's flexibility and beautiful graining, is probably an easy reason to explain why.

Lyptus! - Another exciting design choice is Lyptus.  Clients you are tired of seeing the standard wood choices in kitchens has become more daring it their style and gone with Lyptus.  Although this is not a common choice this year, I definitely see it making big strides in years to come .


photo from www.cambriausa.com