1 Sconce lighting
The ongoing trend of fewer upper cabinets in the kitchen opens up more space for decorative task lighting, like sconces. It's not all about under-cabinet lighting so much anymore. These fixtures are often on adjustable arms, giving the option to have the light directed where you need it most. Look for decorative task fixtures in black, iron and aged brass finishes to really make a statement in your kitchen.
2 Brass, aged gold and black hardware
Chrome, nickel and stainless steel are no-longer the go-to for kitchen metals anymore, instead, I suggest trying warm metals and shades of iron and graphite, hardware trends that are becoming increasingly more popular. “Statement hoods are also popping up in these finishes and material combinations – they look fantastic against the big slabs of marble.”
3Built-in cabinetry that looks like furniture
Far from the unfitted kitchens we've seen in the past, the new trend in kitchen design for 2014 is built-in accent cabinets that act as framework for the rest of the cabinetry. I often design these cabinets tall and narrow to sit right on the counters, flanking the stove or on either ends of the run of cabinetry. They’re usually quite contrasting in both color and style, introducing more detail than the simple door profiles throughout.
Give your kitchen a facelift in 2014 with these five kitchen design trends.
4 Natural raw materials in place of drywall
Kitchens in 2014 are embracing natural, raw materials – I expect to see walls of brick veneer, concrete and barnboard, as well as ceilings of tongue and groove, wood planks and exposed beams. There's something quite industrial, yet warm about this use of natural elements. There are some terrific veneers available that give a real authenticity and structural component to newly constructed and renovated spaces. For a rustic look with a lot of character, pick up some reclaimed wood to create open shelving.
