Kitchen
5. Porcelain and stone floor tiles. What could be a better anchor to a minimalist color palette than a dark gray floor tile? While there are many wild and wonderful tiles to choose from, a huge trend is to use classic porcelain in a simple shape, especially in a charcoal shade to give the room a weighty look.The fact that this treatment can also help hide the occasional stray hair is a great bonus.
Don’t have a ceiling cavity that allows for recessed lighting? I face this situation often, including in this recently completed Toronto Interior Design Group project where we exposed the concrete ceilings.One option is to use a dropped ceiling over the island or even the full kitchen to allow space for potlights to tuck away. Another is to consider modern track lights. That’s right, track lighting is definitely back.Forget what you think you know about track lights based on the curvy tracks of harsh MR16 bulbs that were popular in the ’90s. Modern track lighting takes inspiration from art galleries and jewelry showrooms to deliver beautiful, functional, repositionable lighting that will be a welcome addition to any kitchen for years to come.MoreInterior Design Trends Expected to Take Hold in 2018Bathroom trends from KBIS
Artistic AttributesStone countertops come in a mother lode of alluring colors and patterns. Think shimmering dark greens, earthy taupes, coppery browns, painterly grays and classic whites — there’s a hue for every kitchen. Craft a masterpiece using dramatic stone for your island, or try a waterfall edge to showcase the stone from all angles. This kitchen boasts waterfall-edge countertops with gray veining against a creamy white background. Inspired by Calacatta marble, the ultra-compact surface — a sturdy, low-maintenance option for marble lovers — is made from the same raw materials used to create quartz, glass and porcelain. Pale, neutral stone countertops are a homeowner favorite, partly because they’re so easy to mix and match. In the first three quarters of 2017, nine of the 10 most popular countertops at The Home Depot featured gray or white backgrounds, Barclay says. These included Azul Platino, Crema Caramel and White Sparkle, all entry-price-point granites. Pair lighter stones with dark cabinetry for bold contrast, or create a crisp, uniform look using a complementary color palette. As for hardware, look to the metallic flecks in your stone for inspiration.
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