Thinking about a remodel? Here are kitchen and bath design ideas worth considering for an updated home.

Be Bold

White is a classic choice and grey was the color of the last decade, but rich and dark colors are back in kitchen and bath design. You don't need to eliminate greige or white completely, but introduce pops of color where you can. Keep upper cabinets white but invest in deep blue lower cabinets. Try popular green or orange tones for the lower cabinets. Or try a boldly colored countertop on a white island. Colored appliances continue to be popular, now in primary rather than pastel shades. Bathrooms are going dark with monotone color schemes and high-end fixtures and fittings.

Keep It Simple

Decluttering is on the rise. It's the way to a truly relaxing bathroom and an efficient kitchen. Far from feeling sterile, a bathroom with fewer but luxe elements gives off an inviting, modern vibe. Wall-mounted sinks and toilets with glossy tile and minimal accessories complete the minimalist, spa-style bathroom look. Likewise, kitchen design is benefiting from a reduction in wall cabinetry. More wall space leaves you free to place open shelves and hang a couple of pictures.

Be Smart

Welcome smart technology into your kitchen and bath and life becomes easier and more stylish. Concealed USB ports and charging points are a major part of both rooms for the devices that are ever-present in modern life. Touch screen mirrors, demisters, and voice-controlled lighting and showers can become elements of your bath remodel. Faucet sensors and smart appliances bring the same convenience to a kitchen. If you're planning to age in place, the smart home lets you control everything from one device.

Light Up

Statement lighting is increasingly popular, so go as glamorous as possible with light fixtures. Chandeliers, sconces, and uplighting for bathtubs are all popular, as are dimmers to control ceiling lights. In the kitchen, chandeliers, dimmers, and uplighting for islands are popular, as are bold fixtures like large floor lamps and big drum pendants. Go large and interesting for one area of the room to make the look contemporary. We dig into kitchen lighting in our lighting guide.

Metallics

Metal has grown in popularity in kitchen and bath design, adding both color and texture. Brushed steel, brass, and hammered copper are all good metal looks. Used in a large fitting like a range hood or lampshade, metal becomes a focal point. Embrace open shelving with metal shelves instead of wood. Brass faucets and accessories look especially good against dark backgrounds.

Talk through your remodel with a designer

If you're thinking about a kitchen or bath remodel, we'd love to talk through which directions fit your home.

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