2011 Kitchen & Bath Trends

I read an article today on the 2011 Kitchen and Bath Trends from the National Kitchen and Bath Association. The NKBA website is an awesome resource for inspiration, kitchen and bath planners, and professional resources. There are so many details when designing  a kitchen and the NKBA makes it easy for consumers and designers to keep track of them. 

Consider these details:

The Kitchen's flow and interaction with other rooms in your home
The Kitchen's aesthetic and layout. Modern, Contemporary, Cottage.  Island, Peninsula, L-shape, Eat-In?
Standard or Custom cabinets? Open shelving?

Appliances, Ventilation,  Lighting & Fixtures
Materials for flooring, counter tops, cabinets, back splash...
Storage & Pantry Needs
How many cooks, anyone with disabilities, children?


The NKBA has over 40 guidelines to help one design a kitchen. They specify recommendations for doorway clearance, counter top frontage, accessibility, seating heights, appliance specifications. ETC. Very handy especially if you foresee your kitchen needing to be accessible by those with disabilities or those who need extra amenities. 


The 2011 Kitchen & Bath Trends are:
Kitchen-

1. Shaker Style Cabinets

www.thekitchendesigner.org

2. Dark Finishes

www.adornus.com

www.ktbuildingsupply.com

3. Wine lovers' amentiies

www.digsdigs.com

www.trendir.com

blog.divinedinnerparty.com

4. The French Door Fridge

Samsung

General Electric

remodeling.matters.com

5. Induction Cooktops

yaleappliance.blogspot.com

Luxist.com

Remodelista

6. LED Lighting

www.kulekat.com

www.isabar.com

www.javadrugs.com

7. Trash considerations

www.cabinetcreations.com

www.alltrashcans.com

 

www.readymade.com

 The trash and recycle cans are hidden in the cabinet.

Stay tuned for 2011 Bath Trends from the NKBA