The conclusion and follow up to May 6th blog on the 2012 reports from the National Kitchen and Bath Association, NKBA. Here are the final 5 top trend picks.
TRANSITIONAL OVER TRADITIONAL.
For the first time ever since
the NKBA began tracking annual design trends, traditional is no longer the most
popular type of design. In no better way do the current kitchen and bath pictures
I've chosen here and from my blog report part 1, confirm this style
trend. In both the kitchen and bathroom, you will find "Transitional" design in the forefront.
For those of you who are still unclear as to what transitional means, it simply is the blend of contemporary with traditional design creating a modern classic look. Contemporary design is trailing transitional only by a small percentage base and is quickly becoming the look going into the future.
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| Kitchen from the Modern Gallery Collection by Caesarstone. |
MEDICINE CABINETS.
As homeowners look for
more efficient use of space and multitasking room use, most designers are
now turning toward medicine cabinets as an effective way to gain additional
storage. NKBA’s study indicates 66% of bathroom remodels have incorporated
medicine cabinets as opposed to what was typically used a decorative full width mirror.
Below, the center photo shows 2 door front medicine cabinets recessed on either side of the mirror. Additionally, medicine cabinets are now being manufactured to incorporate touch screens on the mirror so you can watch your favorite local news and weather while brushing your teeth in the morning!
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| brooksBerry Custom Cabinetry |
LED LIGHTING.
Despite the higher initial
cost, light-emitting diode, or LED, is growing in popularity. NKBA sees
a growth up by 70% this past year. I believe LED will eventually take over the industry
as best source and best energy efficient usage in lighting.
On the flip side, fluorescent
lights are coming to an end as they offer poor color of light and the presence
of mercury is keeping them out of nearly every newly remodeled kitchen and
bath. According to NKBA, fluorescent light usages fell from 36% to 26% last
year.
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| Classic Bathroom from Caesarstone Gallery |
PULL OUT FAUCETS.
Pull out kitchen faucets
have become established as the dominant type of kitchen faucet used in 2011 and
going forward into 2012. The uses of pull out faucets this year have increased
to 93% according to the NKBA.
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| Modern Kitchen by Caesarstone |
It is no surprise, I should end this report with the popular use of solid surfaces. Solid surfaces have been around for quite awhile now. Recently in 2011
and 2012, their use has become very popular as the appeal of solid surfaces
becomes better known to mainstream public.
The use of solid surfaces in
kitchens jumped from 11% to 26% just earlier this year according to NKBA. Their innate composition makes them more than
ideal when used for the bathroom.
Solid surfaces, such as Caesartstone, hold up
well to water, scratching, and heat; they are durable and look good over
time. Solid surfaces are easily molded and configured to any shape desired in
your design application.
However, yes it is true. Granite and quartz still continue to be the no.1 material used by designers and homeowners.....although, NKBA reports their popularity is beginning to wane just
slightly.
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| Modern Bathroom from Caesarstone Galleries |
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