firm," said Elma Gardner, NKBA member and Certified Master
Kitchen & Bath Designer (CMKBD) and Certified Interior Designer
(CID), Owner and President of By Design Studio, Inc. "Organic
materials flow easily from one space to the other and I am seeing a
strong trend toward a color palette rooted in nature."
TECHNOLOGY IN THE KITCHEN
Whole-home connectivity is at an all-time high. According to the
NKBA, technology in the kitchen continues to grow. Top priorities
include dedicated device charging/viewing, seamless video
communication, emergency power for the refrigerator, leak
detection, voice-activated lighting controls and touch-free faucets.
Collectively, these features make the lives of homeowners more
efficient, convenient and safe.
"The Internet of Things, where devices can talk to other devices
without any human involvement, will be trending in 2021," said
Scott Koehler, NKBA member and founder/president, Dream
Kitchen Builders. "Manufacturers are using artificial intelligence
software to replace hardware like control panels in appliances."
Additional details and a complete listing of the NKBA 2021
Kitchen & Bath Design Trends are available in the NKBA store
under "Market Research Reports."
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Large windows and French doors will help bring the outdoors inside the kitchen.
Design: Elma Gardner, CMKBD & CID, By Design Studio, Inc., Photo credit: Jeffrey
A. David Photography, Source: NKBA
Organic and Natural finishes create a minimalistic and calming feeling.
Design: Svetlana Tryaskina; Photographer Credit: Erik Rotter Photography
Smart appliances, such as this range and vent hood, can communicate with each other.
Photo Courtesy of Signature Kitchen Suite
