S A N D R A L U T T C H E N S - V A N A L L E N , C K D D I R E C T O R , I N S P I R E D L E A R N I N G , M A S T E R B R A N D C A B I N E T S

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2011

A N D B E Y O N D

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Kitchen Style Trends

Transitional  

Less is more In Between Classic & Modern

Sleek, clean lines Fewer & simpler mouldings

Lasting & subtle, but personalized with

the right accents &

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Better Safe than Sorry

Classic, Timeless

feature Customization Something unique to make it their own

Modern  Farmhouse  53  

Modern Farmhouse Kohler increased the number of farmhouse sinks in their assortment, indicating that this look is spreading fast

Mid-­Century  Modern  54  

Emerging in Furniture & Cabinetry This Modern Design originated in the mid-20th Century, 1933-1965 Look for its popularity to be in full swing in 2013

Craftsman  55  

Door Styles Flat panel doors with applied mouldings The timeless look of Craftsman/Shaker-style doors continues to hold strong o Ease of Maintenance

Popular variations Wider stiles & rails Different species or finish

on the center panel

Kitchen  Style  Trends  56  

Open shelving

Kitchen  Species  Trends  57  

Cherry, Maple & Oak are main stays Alder Increasing Quartersawn Oak,

Red Birch & Walnut High End Market

Exotic woods-Burl, Mahogany

Horizontal Grain

Gloss finishes

Counters  &  Backsplash  

of mixed counter surfaces

Variable thicknesses

Granite continues to be the most popular followed closely by quartz

Backsplashes

Ceramic or porcelain tile & glass A lower, less conspicuous

Warm earth tones

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Flooring  59  

Ceramic, porcelain & natural stone tile Hardwood starting to dominate

Shown at IBS: Oak, Ash, Elm & Heart Pine Some exotics Plus reclaimed lumber that has been submerged in the Great Lakes Area Distressed-Hand scraped, rolled edges

& wider planks New Colors-Gray, Charcoal, Bone

Cork