Kohler is now sharing its décor trends and design expertise with
its 2017 Kitchen and Bath Trends.
With their help, they say they can turn our
homes into Instagram-worthy living spaces without breaking the bank! In
creating the Kohler 2017 Kitchen and Bathroom Trends, the company discusses
details: what particular colors mean, how to use them, and what’s trending
right now.
Here’s a little peek at some of the aspects that I love from their new
collection of trends…
In this gorgeous black-and-white kitchen, a wash of bright white counters cover the island and
punctuate the grand room sheathed in black cabinets.
If you’re an eclectic
person, having your kitchen be a solid black and white is important because you
may have bright colors that you want to incorporate.
The space combines
timeless quality with a perfect modern mix.
You can’t go wrong with a white kitchen or bath. Trends come and
go, but white kitchens are overwhelmingly the most popular. They feel clean and
bright. Since it is typically the first place homeowners go in the morning,
white makes a lot of sense.
Nevertheless, a white room can look stark, so the challenge is
to keep it crisp and clean but still make it an inviting space. One way to
soften the look of a white kitchen is with warm tones like brass, gold, or
bronze. In this classic galley kitchen, the scheme gives it a modern edge by
using countertops with subtle flecks of gold and brass fixtures instead of
nickel or chrome.
Brass and bronze elements brings out those little flecks of gold
and reflect a little bit of light and create a warm ambience without you really
knowing it.
Keep It in Neutral! Today’s neutrals play in a more unusual
palette than you might expect—think pale icy blue and blush sand and more
refreshing straight-from-nature shades than your standard beige. They’re
perfect for small rooms. Just because a space is smaller, does not mean you
have to use color less, you just have to use it wisely.
These more
transparent pales diffuse light beautifully and lend themselves particularly
well to elements of contrast. In this tiny house kitchen, a matte black faucet
and an olive countertop pop against icy blue cabinets.
Another room
where you start your day? The bathroom, of course! This elegant white bath is
energized with a modern mix of metals—a bold brass chandelier paired with
titanium bath fixtures. Warm wood floors ground the room and soften the look of
the all-white space. It’s just enough “clean and bright” for a morning
pick-me-up, without jolting you into the day.
The main thing
is the reflection, making sure that it didn’t feel bogged down by the color and
the texture. And, of course, a moody atmosphere is perfect for a powder room or
a master bath.
Here in this Victorian-inspired bathroom, smoky grays and dusty
browns are paired with a metallic wallcovering and warm bronze light fixtures,
giving a glow that radiates through an already welcoming room.
In this master
bath, bold chevron floor tiles offset the glossy white tub with a matte black
exterior. Highlights of bronze, brass, or copper work particularly well layered
into the overall design—here bronze adds a touch of warmth to this dynamic
space.
Did you know Kohler's rich
heritage as a bathroom and kitchen innovator boasts many industry firsts,
including the world's first cast iron bath tub and the first colored bathroom
suite? Pretty cool!
All tips and photos provided by Kohler.
ciao! fabiana
