Minimalism

1. No handles on cabinets. Cabinets without handles add to the seamless designs that are currently being sought after. It seems like a simple detail but it can greatly alter the aesthetic of one’s kitchen.



2. Fully integrated appliances. As kitchen design evolves, it’s clear that appliances have a tendency to clash with the rest of the kitchen. Over the last few years this has been mitigated by creating refrigerators and dishwashers that look like cabinets. This dramatically improves the beauty of a kitchen.

Do you notice the fridge pictured below?…No?…Precisely.

3. No upper cabinets. Empty space is taking prevalence over filled space. There’s a fine line between having sufficient storage and overwhelming a space with too many cabinets. It’s possible to design a kitchen in such a way that it has enough storage without needing upper cabinets. When this is achieved the space opens up dramatically.

4. Tuxedo kitchen cabinets: This is commonly done by combining black and white cabinets, but it can be accomplished by choosing any combination of complimentary colors. Notice the kitchen in the image below, the blue upper cabinets and the brown lower cabinets compliment each other magnificently.

5. Mixed Finishes. Mixing hardwoods, mixing stones, and choosing appliances with complimentary finishes has been increasing in popularity. Notice in the image below the quartz on the island is completely different than that of the countertop. The island has a surface comprised of semi precious stones mixed with quartz, while the counter is a nice quartz that pairs well with the backsplash.

Trends that are seeming to fade away.