What's In

When people discover that I am a Kitchen Designer, I am always asked, "What's In?".  That is such a difficult question to answer!  I can certainly tell you what colors and materials are hot but I don't think that is as accurate as telling people to follow their hearts!  Right now our most popular colors are those yummy, dark chocolatey colors but if they are not right for you, than "what's in" isn't a good barometer for you! 

Instead take a good look at what colors and styles you have always been drawn to!  Clip out pictures from magazines, visit showrooms, tour houses and take notes!  Look at your belongings from your accessories on your table tops to your clothing!  You will see your style emerging.   A good kitchen designer will look at all those cues and help you develop your style rather than dictating that you follow what is "hot" if it isn't right for you! 

The other thing is to pay attention to the style of your house!  Whether it is an Arts and Crafts Bungalow, Old Colonial Revival, Suburbia 50's, Contemporary, or Uban Loft your house has a story to tell and honoring that to some degree will also help make your space wonderful!