Cabinet Trends for 2021: Six Ways to Upgrade

These six cabinet trends will be making their way to homes near you in the coming year. 

1. Color + Contrast

Nothing says “welcome” like a colorful kitchen. Using brighter hues or contrasting neutrals is a great way to express the personality of your home. home. For those faithful to crisp, white kitchens, consider painting the island in a high contrast hue to the field cabinetry for a delightful dose of color.

2. Dark + Moody

Using dark paint doesn't mean you’ll be stuck with muddy, over-saturated colors. In fact, deep tones can totally transform a space. Full-spectrum formulas in colors like Espionage (C2-742) and Stout (C2-965) don't use black ink (which typically dulls color) and actually reflect the natural light, so it remains luminous. Combine with reclaimed woods and mixed metals for a designer-inspired palette. Adding a metal grille (available in a variety of patterns) to front upper cabinet inserts is a fun, decorative option to a solid door. 

3. Mighty + Minimal 

A minimal aesthetic in the kitchen helps keep your house -- and your mind - uncluttered and organized and can also visually expand the area. Designers are ditching the hardware in lieu of touch release or finger pull cut out cabinets to further commit to a sleek overall look. 

To maximize space, incorporate built-in banquette seating. Both practical and appealing, jazz it up with another trend we are seeing: paint color and Naugahyde metallic seat covers.

4. Wall to Wall 

Maximize storage and style by installing wall to wall and cabinets. Taking it one step further, we’re seeing appliances with panel fronts, so they are disguised to look like the cabinets. 

Add some cool jewel-like hardware for some interest and pizzazz. 

5. Totally Tiled

While it's certainly not a new trend, there are many ways to keep tile current. Wading through all the options can seem daunting, so here a few highlights on our list:

• Matte Tiles - because they are not overly glossy, they have a subdued sophistication. An added bonus is that they don't show water spots as easily.
• Subway Tiles - before you say, "that's so 2018", subway tiles are still popular. However, we will be seeing these in unique sizes, colors, and contemporary design patterns. Using a contrasting grout color adds a modern spin. 

• Natural Tiles - Natural textures like wood and cement helps bring the outside in and further confirms the design world’s love for sustainable materials. Try mixing natural stone tiles and other materials, such as concrete, with wood or cement tiles. Newer to the scene are Metal tiles. Mixing in natural materials with reflective material is a great way to make a splash in the bathroom!

6. Sustainable Counter Tops

Move over, granite, there are new materials in town -- and they are both sustainable and durable:

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