KITCHEN TRENDS
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EUROPEAN INFLUENCES OF BOLD COLOR ARE HAVING A MOMENT IN KITCHEN DESIGN .
BY JUSTINE AMODEO
ince the pandemic , many of us have become more at home in the kitchen , and renovations and improvements have never been more popular . According to the 2022 Houzz Kitchen Trends Study of almost 2,400 homeowners on its site who are in the middle of or planning to rehab their kitchen , Houzz found that the median spend had increased by 14 %, to $ 40,000 , for major improvements , and up 25 %, to $ 10,000 , for smaller remodels . While white and grey are still popular colors for kitchens , bold jewel tones have made their way into new designs . From European inspired tile backsplashes to colorful clocks , wallpaper , ranges and cabinets , kitchens are starting to reflect the shades of the meals cooked within .
APPLIANCES Dolce & Gabbana and Smeg joined creative forces to create Sicily Is My Love , a unique project made in Italy with multiple products , including this two-slice toaster with six browning levels ; $ 700 ; saksfifthavenue . com .
METRO TILES Kitchen backsplashes have been all the rage , but now it ’ s shiny metropolitan tiles , a type of earthenware that ’ s easy to clean , that ’ s lining the walls . These Carnival Oro tiles by Fired Earth are inspired by the bars and cafes of Spain and Mexico . Machine made , the rippling edges and undulating contours mimic traditionally handmade tiles and bring a pop of color to any kitchen ; $ 80 for 10 square feet of tile ; firedearth . com .
ALEXANDER JAMES
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