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It's a new year, which means an entire year of possibilities. With the new year also comes the announcement of the color of the year; “Very Peri” has won this honor for 2022. Very Peri is a bold blue, with a violet red undertone. The color of the year typically begins to show up in everything, such as furniture, curtains, everyday accessories, and everything in between. Various home trends also begin to show up at the beginning of the year. 2022 is no different, despite how different we all hope it may be from 2020 and 2021.
Mindful of Space: Many people are realizing that your space can be multi-purpose. Your kitchen, for example, can be used for its intended function (preparing meals), but it can also be used for your children, or yourself, to do homework, crafts, or even function as an office, if you are working from home. Our spaces aren't used for just one purpose anymore and the materials you use for decorating and remodeling should reflect this.
Traditional Finishes: When thinking of traditional touches think simple dining areas, antique styles, marble, real wood, linen, and other natural materials. Finishes that are organic and natural to the touch are what to look for heading into the new year.
Timeless: Developing a personal style that lasts, rather than something that you can buy and throw away, is a trend that is making a comeback. This can mean that you can make your home truly unique with cabinets, countertops and design features that really reflect who you are. This trend to embrace personal style is also good for the environment, as it means less waste as people will throw out less.
Embracing the Outdoors: Bringing the outdoors in, as well as designing more outdoor living spaces is a huge trend. This means lots of natural light, plants, wood, & stone elements to really create this aesthetic.
If you find yourself redesigning your kitchen in the upcoming year, some popular kitchen storage trends include:
Spice Drawer: This allows you to see all of your spices easily, rather than storing them in a cupboard and only seeing the few in the front. This will reduce the time needed to search for the spice you want.
Pull Out Pet Dishes: These are great for small spaces. They can be installed near the floor and pulled out when it is time to feed your furry companion, then put away once they are done eating.
Lazy Susan Cabinet: Perfect for the corner cabinet that has extra storage space, these cabinets are great for storing taller boxes or larger items that may not fit anywhere otherwise. These can hold everything from cereal or pasta boxes to your pots and pans.
Some other trends to be mindful of as you plan your renovation:
Keep Things Light: Whether that be with lots of windows, or if that is not an option, choosing a lighter wood for cabinets or a lighter shade for your new countertop.
Don't Be Afraid of Color: Pops of color in your kitchen are a great way to implement this trend. Or, if you are feeling super adventurous you could install colorful backsplashes, cabinets or countertops. Pastels, pink, sea foam, and robins egg blue are great for adding just a splash of color. You can also incorporate color into your kitchen by choosing copper or brushed brass finishes.
Natural Countertops: Stone countertops have been a huge trend for years, and will continue to be. Granite has been a popular choice for more than a decade! When deciding on a stone for your renovation you have options other than granite, including Quartz, Quartzite, and Marble. These stones come in multiple colors, and there is something for everyone.
Whether you are looking to do a full kitchen or bath remodel, or just spruce up your surroundings, call our team at All Stone to begin your design process. We would love to help design your home renovation in the Kenosha and Racine, WI or Zion, Waukegan and Beach Park, Illinois area.
