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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhile open floor plans have been popular for decades, the cyclical nature of design trends is bringing the closed or \u201cbroken\u201d layout back around, but don\u2019t panic if you have an open floor plan. You don\u2019t have to remodel your entire living area. \u201cZoning\u201d will allow you to create a closed look and feel by implementing strategically-placed dividers, and they don\u2019t have to be ugly or obvious. Hanging house plants and standalone furniture can create the perfect transitions to each area of your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Colors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Modern kitchens are becoming bolder when it comes to accents. The go-to neutral color palettes are warming up, replacing grey and beige with subtle tones of blue, green, pink, and this year\u2019s hottest kitchen color, greige, a beautiful blend of warm grey and beige. This means your highlights have to step it up too. Go for dramatically brighter colors like red or teal. When choosing materials, go for paint instead of laminate or veneer, except for your cabinet bodies (see below). Paint lasts longer, is easier to repair, and creates a higher-quality look. The trick to choosing a color palette that will stand the test of time (because who wants to do another remodel in two years?) is to look at previous trends and identify what was a \u201cflash in the pan\u201d and what has shown some staying power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Color Palette Kitchen Trends 2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Last year, hot kitchen styles were all about increasing color saturation. We saw a lot of navy, black, teal, grey, beige, and warmer neutrals like sage and blush. Overly-dramatic matte black is out this year. It\u2019s been replaced with a warm gunmetal grey. Plain grey and beige are out too. Warm neutrals and striking accent colors are showing some serious longevity, even going back to 2018\u2019s kitchen color trends, which is when mint and pink started gaining popularity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Choose Your Kitchen Cabinet Colors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Before you choose the color for your cabinets<\/a>, you should figure out what your kitchen color palette is going to be. You\u2019ve got an idea of the trends, but how do you decide which one is right for your kitchen? You\u2019re going to be stuck with these colors for a while, so it\u2019s important to give it some thought before making any purchases. Start by looking at the rest of your house. Each area should have its own palette, but every palette should fit into your overall theme to avoid looking tacky and thrown-together. Get some paint cards that match the other colors in your home and compare them to paint cards for the color trends you like. See where you can make smooth transitions from one to the other. If you\u2019re remodeling the whole house, that\u2019s not going to help much, so move on to the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out your current kitchen style, or if you\u2019re renovating, your soon-to-be kitchen style. If it\u2019s more Italian, consider sticking to earth tones, and don\u2019t worry. Earth tones offer just as much variety as the more \u201csynthetic\u201d palettes. If your kitchen is more contemporary, you can get away with more vibrant pops of color. Identify your opportunities for accent color and imagine how different accents might look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you\u2019ve settled on a palette with a strong accent color, you can figure out which color is best for your cabinets by evaluating the layout of your kitchen one more time. Smaller cabinet arrangements are the perfect opportunity for a bold accent. Larger arrangements look more elegant in your base or neutral tones or in a nice natural finish. But wait! Before you finalize your plans, check out these cabinet color ideas that can upgrade your kitchen remodel without upgrading your budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\nUnique 2021 Cabinet Ideas: Two-Tone Cabinets and Coffee-Stains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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