Ultimate Guide to Kitchen Decorating and Design

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5 Kitchen and Bath Trends

From mixing and matching finishes to finding inspiration in nature, see what’s hot for the kitchen and bath.

This year saw a shift from cooler to warmer finishes on sinks and other hardware. Chrome and nickel still have a place in kitchen and bath design, but they are complemented by the warmer tones of brass, bronze, and copper. We love to see a kitchen with more than one finish. This look works in both modern and traditional settings and can be executed in many ways. In this kitchen, a copper apron-front sink is paired with a nickel faucet and cabinet hardware and stainless steel appliances.

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Mix-and-Match Finishes

This year saw a shift from cooler to warmer finishes on sinks and other hardware. Chrome and nickel still have a place in kitchen and bath design, but they are complemented by the warmer tones of brass, bronze, and copper. We love to see a kitchen with more than one finish. This look works in both modern and traditional settings and can be executed in many ways.

In this kitchen, a copper apron-front sink is paired with a nickel faucet and cabinet hardware and stainless steel appliances.

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