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cabinets continue to hold an elevated position in kitchen design. According to
recent research performed by Houzz.com, 40% of homeowners opted for white
cabinets for their kitchen renovation. Our clients in the Cincinnati
area mirror those results. There are many good reasons for white cabinets'
popularity. When you pair a white palate with other textures and finishes, the
kitchen transforms into a space that is warm and inviting. Adding open shelving
in natural wood tones and splashes of color in countertops and back-splashes
create contrasts that bring a kitchen with white cabinets alive.
In the bathroom, our clients are gravitating toward an emerging trend of
incorporating ledges into a shower or tub area instead of a niche. Not only are
ledges beautiful, but they also provide the functionality necessary to hold
soap, shampoo, conditioner and other bath products. Practicality is another
reason we have been recommending ledges instead of niches. A niche needs to be
between two wall studs, and it needs to be tiled and finished on the edges.
Ledges require less construction time, which translates to lower cost.
Bathroom seating is another popular trend that is resonating with our clients.
Our clients appreciate the ability to sit in their bathroom and relax. A bench
or other seating area in a bath provides an alternative to standing while
brushing your teeth, putting on makeup or preparing for the day or bedtime.
Tiling the bathtub apron is another popular trend that creates a focal point in
a bath. Imagine wrapping your tub in a matching tile that adorns the shower
stall or back-splash? Using tile or another material around the tub is an
innovative technique for making a design statement cost-effectively.
Another of the most popular bathroom design features and among the ten
most popular bathroom photos on Houzz.com are baths with double floating
vanities. Wall-mount vanities that don't reach the floor make cleaning the bath
easier, and floating vanities and toilets help make smaller spaces appear
larger. We often recommend under-cabinet lighting as a design feature as it
enables you to navigate the bath in the middle of the night while minimizing
the possibility of waking your partner.
What trends can you capitalize on to make your kitchen and bath more enjoyable
and functional while adding value to your home? Give us a call or visit
one of our TWO showrooms, and let's discuss the possibilities.
Loveland Showroom
920 Loveland Madeira Rd # 3, Loveland, OH 45140
513-722-3490
Plainville Showroom
4120 Plainville Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45227
513-271-3490