![]() ![]() Rift white oak is one of my favorite materials due to its strength, dent resistance, neutral color and the natural beauty of the wood grain. High-quality, natural wood with straight lines has always been tasteful. Open shelving and glass cabinet door inserts in upper cabinets have been on-trend since the early 1900s, and as long as you can keep the contents somewhat organized, they are a great way to add a pop of color to the kitchen in a subtle way and keep frequently used items within easy reach. They create a great canvas and starting point, and from there you can use color on the walls, countertops, dishes, towels and accessories to bring life and fun to the room, or you can pair them with wood countertops and floors and neutral colors to create a soothing natural look. White, shaker-style kitchen cabinets are truly timeless. If you want to use a trendy pattern that could date a room, use it in wallpaper, paint or accessories that can be changed inexpensively. These colors are especially timeless when used as solid color accents instead of saturating the whole room with the color. I found examples of red and various shades of blue, turquoise and yellow in advertised kitchens from every decade. Make sure you know the basic rules of good kitchen design so if you are breaking them, you are making a good trade off.Ĭertain colors when used in moderation have always been tasteful. They are not likely to return, and most designers know the pitfalls to avoid, such as obstructions to traffic flow, insufficient space to move around appliances when they are opened, etc. Poorly designed workflow and cramped, unorganized spaces are always out. Even very small spaces can be well-designed for maximum ability to move in and out of the space, and organization accessories create lasting appeal and value. Maximizing space and keeping everything near the area where it will be used will always be in vogue. Organization tools are timeless, from the Hoosier Cabinet (shown right) also known as the “kitchen piano” from the early 1900s that placed everything “at her fingers ends” according to company literature, to the scores of item-specific drawer and cabinet inserts we have today. Which Kitchen Trends Stand the Test of Time? Several colors and styles have proven themselves timeless in their ability to create lasting appeal. A recent look back at kitchen cabinet photos, decade by decade through the past 100 years, revealed which cabinet styles and color palates have timeless appeal, and which have never returned to the forefront of design trends. However you can create spaces that won’t look dated in a decade if you look at what has remained popular historically. The short answer is yes, there are definite cycles in cabinet trends, just like fashion. Are kitchen cabinet trends cyclical and if so, how can you create cabinets with timeless appeal? ![]()
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