At last week’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas, designers were able to catch a glimpse into up-and-coming trends for cabinets and countertops. Houzz contributor Erin Carlyle says dark tones for both product categories were seen throughout the event, as well as engineered surfaces inspired by natural and industrial materials. Read on to see what other trends emerged. Navy Cabinets Remain a Trend, and White Warms Up Navy cabinets are also still quite popular, a

Kitchen islands are one of the most popular and useful design elements in the kitchen sphere. Remodelers can take this popular element to a different level for homeowners by integrating several features like waterfall countertops, under-counter appliances, and hidden charging stations, according to Fredericksburg.com. Here's a list of elements to consider on your next kitchen island. Do you agree with the suggestions? Waterfall Countertops Homeowners are falling for waterfal

Once you try these, there's literally no going back. Cooking is a ton of work—especially when you've been running around all day and have zero energy to care when dinnertime rolls around—but there are some insane new features (all of them in our Whole Home project's kitchen) that make cooking a total breeze. And many of them help you actually eat healthier, too, so it's an all-around win. If you think you've seen everything there is to see when it comes to smart features, tru

Following a year of growth, kitchen cabinet demand in the United States is projected to increase 5.9% per year to $17.1 billion in 2021, according to the recent Cabinets Market in the U.S. study by The Freedonia Group. Tall kitchen cabinets are projected to reach a value of $3.2 billion in 2021 on annual advances of 7.7%, with base cabinets projected at 5.2% annual growth. Meanwhile, U.S. demand for countertops is forecast to rise just over 2% annually through 2022 to 803 mil

A recent report from the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) shows homeowners are increasingly using technology in their kitchen, causing potential ripple effects impacting kitchen design. The report tallied responses from homeowners aged 25-65 planning a kitchen remodel in the next two years. According to the report, the top three areas where consumers seek knowledge from their designers are in smart appliances, Wi-Fi connectivity, and centralized lighting controls.

The turn of the calendar is time for a fresh start and clean slate. This is also true in interior design. Some trends that were popular in 2018 will not last into the new year and remodelers will have to be cognizant of the changing times. House Beautiful spoke with five interior designers about several trends that are being left in 2018 and what trends will emerge to replace them. Bedroom Trends Out: Bedroom Accent Walls In: Textured Wallpaper All Around A pop of loud col