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  Form and Function
Lloyd noted that today’s kitchens emphasize designs that are high-functioning and less ornate, and tastes are trending toward cabinet designs with clean lines such as the Shaker look, as well as simpler cabinet hardware.
While the overall trends haven’t changed much over the years, he added, colors have seen some changes. “Translucent cabinet stains are becom- ing popular because it gives you some color, but
“On top of the normal cooking and food prep, we’re seeing a movement to make the kitchen
a more communal room. It’s becoming a place to work from home, as well as a place for guests and friends to congregate.”
you can still see the grain of the wood. Whites and grays — both light and dark — are still very popu- lar color choices.”
Lloyd said his customers want interesting but not ornate designs in kitchen backsplashes, while upscale appliances remain very popular in kitch- en remodels, with stainless steel a popular option and black stainless on the rise as a trend.
Black may become the new neutral, Loughlin said, noting that touchless and black faucets are currently big sellers in kitchens. “For the next couple of years,
I think we will be seeing a trend of fau- cets with mixed metals, such as black and gold,” she noted, while faucets with a black finish are trending in the bathroom as well.
       While white farmhouse sinks remain
popular, she said they are now available
in black and other colors to better match
darker shades of quartz and granite coun-
tertops. Speaking of which, quartz has
passed granite as the most popular stone
countertop material. drawer. At left: deep drawers provide easier access for larger
Above: Dave Lloyd demonstrates a two-level silverware “People are spending more time in their kitch- items.
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