Many people now spend more time at home, with a renewed appreciation for home cooking and the everyday comfort of well-designed living spaces. Kitchen and bath design has responded by focusing on hygiene, comfort, multipurpose living, and storage. Here are looks worth considering for a kitchen or bath remodel.

Color

Color schemes have shifted toward warm, welcoming tones. White remains a classic option, accented with shades of orange and deep blue in big ways like cabinetry or wall color, or in small ways like accessories. Beige warms up a space, and cozy jeweled colors work on large areas if you want to step back from white. Modern paint manufacturing handles the scrubbing of high-traffic areas like kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms, so invest in a durable paint without sacrificing style.

Nature

Natural, organic materials are a strong direction throughout kitchen and bath. Soft, neutral palettes and matte finishes pair well with minimal organic materials to give texture without busyness. Natural hardwood floors are timeless, but wood-look tile is popular too, especially with underfloor heating, for an organic warm feel that's easy to maintain. Larger windows and bi-fold doors bring natural light into a kitchen and provide a real outdoor connection, especially when the kitchen opens onto an outdoor entertaining space. Light, organic fabrics work well at the windows.

Hygiene

What was once thought of as futuristic or expensive is now accessible. Smart toilets are easier to clean, with sleek surfaces, self-flushing, automatic closing, and self-cleaning interiors. Other hands-free design heroes are touchless faucets, a meaningful improvement to both kitchen and bath. Motion-control and touch-tap faucets are excellent for hygiene as well as letting you be more productive while preparing food. Voice commands let you control exactly how much water you need for hand washing, rinsing food, or cleaning up.

Space

Custom storage is a necessary part of any kitchen or bath, ensuring the space is neat and clutter-free. If you shop in bulk and enjoy home cooking, well-organized accessible storage is essential. Larger freezers and bespoke pantries fit a busy home life. Another way to save space is to downsize the bathtub: simple, flat-bottom, freestanding tubs fit neatly beside a luxury shower, giving you the same option to relax in a smaller tub while saving water and floor space for the larger shower.

Multi-Purpose

Demand for large islands continues. Islands serve everything from food prep to studying. In a busy home, especially with family members working or studying at home, islands need to handle several functions for several ages. Designating space to eat, work, and cook keeps the island functional but stylish. Bath design embraces flexibility too, with backlit mirrors and medicine cabinets that double as nightlights and provide a focal point. We dig into kitchen layout in our layout guide.

Practical Aesthetics

Range hoods are increasingly aesthetic focal points in kitchens rather than concealed elements. A pop of color or a hood that stands out beyond the cabinets makes the range hood a design feature. Square-front hoods are popular, especially in slab materials like marble or plaster. In bath design, floating vanities are a top choice for storage and workspace as well as the spa-style feel. No matter the shape, size, or color of the vanity, a wall-hung cabinet lets you clean underneath and opens up floor space.

Talk through your remodel with a designer

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

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