What's Trending in Kitchens, October 2019

Trends come and go so fast these days that sometimes it’s difficult keeping up with them all.

Not knowing what’s popular can really make your head spin. How can we stay up-to-date on kitchen trends without being left out of the loop?

Nonetheless, knowing what even is trending and what isn’t is almost a job in of itself.

To save you all that time and hassle of researching those elusive popular trends, Kingston Brass has compiled a list of trending kitchens in the past month.

Take a look at our list to see what is the current popular kitchen trends so you stay up-to-date and maybe even try some out for yourself!

Colorful Cabinets

White may be a classic, but pops of color are hot on their heels. Painted cabinets are having a moment in the interior design world because bright colors open up a room and add a ton of vibrancy in small ways. Not to mention, colorful cabinets are versatile and create visual drama for your kitchen.

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Open Shelving

Open shelving remains to be a hot trend in the interior design world because of how well they make the room look bigger and airier. Not to mention, there is an honest beauty to seeing all the dishes and knick-knacks carefully displayed on a shelf. It creates a thoughtful, curated look that helps keeps the kitchen from looking cluttered and stuffy.

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Multipurpose Kitchen Islands

As kitchens get smarter and smarter in this new technological world, so are kitchen islands. Kitchen islands are no longer just slabs of marble on a wooden table, but now become the focal point of a kitchen, and that means they are also the jack-of-all-trades. Kitchen islands now come with smart technology or fully-functioning faucets and sinks attached to them.

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Shiny Metallic

Believe it or not, but metallic colors like brass and gold are back bigger than ever. It’s not just about brass anymore. Metal colors like polished chrome and bronze are taking the hot seat in this trend because of the depth and character they offer with their colors. Incorporating these types of finishes in your kitchen will add a sense of sophistication and interest to the room.

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Gray Color Schemes

Many may not consider this color as a hot trend, but gray has a lot to offer beyond just neutral shades. There is nothing dull or drab about gray these days. Its neutral tones and hues make it versatile, and pairs well with literally any other color and any style you have in mind. Gray is a soft color and will add a cool and calming vibrancy to your aesthetic.

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