Kitchen Design Trends For 2023 + Trends That Are OUT!

[@queenmaeve502]

When my mother renovated her kitchen in the early nineties, she imported white cabinets from Germany and had her counters made of soap stone when everyone else was doing cherry cabinets and granite. She even painted the walls in a light, warm gray. We thought it a weird choice and maybe a nod to my Dad’s Navy days, but it looked cozy and really pretty. with the bright white trim. We recently sold the house and the kitchen was still in excellent condition and the kitchen sold it. Her reasoning was she wanted to see fingerprints so they could be quickly cleaned and virtually indestructible counters. She also put polished slate counters into our vacation home. I actually put a pan I set on fire on that counter and it did no damage at all. She was ahead of her time.

[@shabamflam]

I like the way she thinks! I can see why some people like a dark moody kitchen, but I can't help but imagine all the hidden grime and crumbs.

[@Deborah1056]

I love your momma. And, for me, white and light gray are my entire vibe. So clean and classy.

[@dawnmichelle4403]

Love soapstone counters! ❤

[@478cookies]

I live in Germany, so I'm curious what about the cabinets is different.

[@queenmaeve502]

@@478cookies This was back in ‘89/90 before any white cabinets were popular in the US. My mother travelled to Europe frequently as my brother lived in Holland, having married a Dutch girl. Her best friend was living in one of the Scandinavian countries back then and she saw them in someone’s home and admired them. My brother found the best deal in Germany and had them made and shipped to the US for her.

[@adrianagalli7504]

As an Italian I cook everyday, a hot dish once a day is important for my family health. Therefore, and unfortunately, lamps, works of art and other objects would require a double attention and double work otherwise they would be covered with grease, which is inevitable when you cook. And a pristine kitchen is a necessity. Congratulations for the video, I like your channel very much.

[@lsamoa]

Yeah, these trends strike me as ones for people who don't actually use their kitchen other than for hanging out. How long would a rattan lamp shade last in a kitchen where people actually cook? Haha. It looks so funny to me.

[@drewrichardson8789]

Agree. Anything that makes cleaning harder is a no for me, which is why I love my white kitchen with solid coloured glass splash back.

[@s.r.9320]

Agreed!

[@mgcap-p6v]

I was just thinking the same, beautiful ideas in theory but if you cook… For example, I have magnets in the fridge and I must clean them on a monthly basis

[@s.r.9320]

@@mgcap-p6v Yes, and original art? Maybe if it's under glass.... I have a lot of southwestern rugs and while they would look great in the kitchen, the cleaning!

[@xKalisto]

A kitchen trend that never goes out of style. Very popular in my home this year: A mess.

[@heatherhoover9963]

Oh I have that all the time!! It's timeless!

[@HosCreates]

😂

[@petrine5]

😂

[@bbbggg7392]

😂😂😂

[@daCubanaqt]

Lol. 😂😂

[@lenoreleitch5297]

2 yrs ago when I reno’d my 40-yr-old kitchen I asked my “kitchen lady” if she thought I should do some open shelving. I could tell just by the look on her face the answer was “no”. So I didn’t and have been grateful ever since. Impractical, space-wasting and, most importantly, just more shelves to dust!! Thank you, my smart kitchen lady.

[@queenmaeve502]

I have animals and it is an absolute no go for me!

[@margodphd]

I only ever install open shelving in pet-free, small-kid free, housekeeper-having, no-real cooking involved kitchens. Glad the kitchen designer thought of practical reasons,some designers don't ever think about the upkeep.

[@n7y8c7]

I'm so glad she told you that! I have a new apartment with open shelving in a small kitchen: WASTED SPACE! I could fit so much more in cabinets than those awful shelves. UGH.

[@desertdaisymarie6951]

It's useful for me..

[@ricoco450]

Agreed open shelving as a default needs to go. Open shelving is decor not storage. To make it look good, you need cohesive, but varied items and a lot of empty negative space. Which means you can’t store like items all together because it’s too much of the same object, so now you’ve got cups stored in two separate places in your kitchen. Plus the greasy dust!

[@joycependleton4117]

Yes, the icky dust!

[@seastarbutterfly]

Open shelf = more cleaning. No thanks.

[@Nick_Lewis]

Great in small doses imo!

[@AP12360]

Open shelving looks cluttered and collects so much dust. Also, it is a pain to keep dusting everything on the shelves.

[@amaiaormazabal1879]

My kitchen has open shelving and almost that sold it to me! Plenty of cupboards too so the shelving has a family heirloom coffee set and lots of plants! It’s my favorite part. And it doesn’t get that dirty

[@macpduff2119]

Art and small counter lamps have always been a standard for my kitchens. It's what our grandmothers used before under counter lighting. It makes the kitchen inviting and cozy at night

[@wiggydebates3944]

Me too! I thought, "hey--I'm finally on the right side of a trend!"

[@firestick4991]

I’ve done this for years. And it’s usually my art, too. I also use nightlights in unused plugs after the other lights are off for added effect.

[@amaiaormazabal1879]

Came to say this. Mind, I have a lamp because the ceiling light broke 😅

[@apcolleen]

​@@firestick4991I have an elephant night light in my kitchen because I'm an adult lol

[@Nancy-zk9dj]

Look at us all trendy! I've always had a lamp on the counter and 1 on top of the refrigerator. And art too! 👍❤👍

[@heathers8826]

The house we live in now came with a bar, but as we aren't drinkers, I changed it into a coffee bar. I painted the wall behind it black, installed walnut stained open shelving for tea pots and mugs, and loaded it up with cannisters for biscuits, cookies, and coffee accessories. We have a black countertop and a copper backslash to install to finish it up. All in good time.

[@susanma4899]

I'm jealous. Invite me over!

[@FTG2Eli]

Excellent!

[@nnaheim.]

You should start drinking

[@Nick_Lewis]

It makes sense if that's what you drink more often!

[@amaiaormazabal1879]

I dream about having a “coffee station” 😊

[@j.m.7056]

Art and accent lamps in the kitchen? Gosh, I've done that in all my kitchens for the past 50 yrs. Timeless!

[@weshildebrand3601]

Same!

[@quantumwellnessus]

yep me too lol

[@krisy-in-italy]

My mother did this, probably since the 50’s. Her kitchens were always cozy.

[@helgafuchsspirit]

Me tooo😂

[@FolkFaninMA]

Yup, same here. Maybe not 50 years, but for many years now.

[@Amaia2020]

Watching this while having my white kitchen installed because it's the only color my husband would agree to 😑 but I agree that it's a timeless color especially since it's neutral and lends itself to other wall colors/styles

[@katarinawikholm5873]

Yeah, white is boring. But think about it as a blank canvas w better resell value

[@notbill08]

I moved last year into a newly renovated apartment with an all white kitchen except for the floor which is beautiful dark marble-like tile. I absolutely love this kitchen! I always loved real wood cabinets maple or cherry. I agree with the other person- it's like a blank canvas!

[@elizabethallen4353]

I love a white kitchen!!! Like you said, wall color and character pieces will make it you.

[@juliab8992]

Light fixtures, drawer pulls, window dressing, art, all that can really stand out on the blank white kitchen. I really think he's saying that keeping it pure white white no contrast or pops for that monochromatic minimalist aesthetic is out. White is the ideal canvas tho 😁

[@shannon9849]

I purposely selected white kitchen cabinets knowing they were trending out, just because I'd rather be stuck with that versus gray, black, or whatever color is the in thing. It might no be the thing to do, but it will never be completely "dated".

[@ih2439]

Paneled appliances are great in theory but the problem is that even high-end brands are trash quality nowadays. It’s a pain to put so much extra money towards paneled fridges/dishwashers only to potentially have to replace them in five years when they wear out. The extra cost would be worth it if you could rely on your appliances to have as long of a life as your cabinetry but in reality, that’s just not the case anymore.

[@emilyschultheiss2929]

I have no idea, but is it ever possible to reuse the panel on the next appliance? That would help with this.. ultimately I agree though I didn’t take the risk on my appliances

[@apcolleen]

The "en-sh@$-ification of consumer goods is its own epidemic

[@LexiLadonna]

@@emilyschultheiss2929it is. I just installed a panel ready Meile and I could easily take it off

[@Kjojo888]

The panel ready dishwashers have some good options (Bosch for example) but totally agree on the quality of integrated fridge/freezers. F&P, Subzero, Thermador, and Miele are the main options and longevity on these are less than ideal. Sometimes panels can be reused but sometimes they require different spacing, router holes, etc depending on appliance mfg. It’s not always plug and play

[@bonniek753]

@@emilyschultheiss2929unfortunately not. They is no standard in the appliance industry at all for refrigerators.

[@lu_re7198]

The all white kitchen is ideal (🥰to me) because kitchens are work/prep spaces where visibility/cleanliness is a priority. And when we remodel our very brown kitchen, I’ll definitely be adding some light bright white. 🤣

[@apcolleen]

We were gifted someone's 1993 Bone White Corian with integrated sink and I thought I would hate it but I love it. I did a tuxedo kitchen. In 2020 My boyfriend bought a house and lead time for cabinets was at least 5 months but I knew people who waited 8 months so we had our friend make our cabinets out of some high-end plywood that his work was going to throw out. I put sliding doors on most of the cabinets and the bottoms are painted a chalkboard gray and the uppers are a bluey white. With Corian I can put warm pots on it and scrub out any marks left by cleaning my cast iron in the sink or scuffs or stains pretty easily.

[@choompiedottiegonzales5312]

When we bought our home, the master bath was painted dark brown. It gave me such an icky feeling considering the room. The first thing I did was paint over with a color that clearly demonstrates "this bathroom is clean."🤣

[@darcyreadssometimes3904]

Yes. I don’t like the white myself, but I do value having some sort of bright and light kitchen space so I can see what I’m doing. :)

[@HosCreates]

​​@@choompiedottiegonzales5312this is why I stripped and painted my bathroom cabinets. Some uninformed rental companies painted white latex over chocolate brown oil and the white latex it was coming off making the cabinet look poop smeared Looked so gross!

[@Cherrysmith2809]

Still love a white kitchen, but it needs nice hardware and lighting, some wood elements, some textured elements, a bowl of fruit or a vase of fresh flowers.

[@sherrijennings9309]

here in Australia microwaves have never been put above the stove. People who are designing a new kitchen make a hidy hole in the island or under the bench, but for most people with an existing kitchen it's just on the bench. I disagree that people aren't buying microwaves anymore. Myself and everyone I know could not survive without one!

[@summergirl15]

We are remodeling out kitchen. We're having electrical outlets placed inside out cabinets (w/doors) The standard countertop microwave will be placed inside along with a pullout drawer tray for the coffee maker. I never liked the microwave above the stove.. looks terrible & was unsafe for my tween/teens to use... even those that weren't tall! 😊

[@Ruinwyn]

Never seen microwave over the stove in Europe either. Seems like the dumbest place to put it.

[@MB-lg2il]

It’s a space saver for small kitchens. I’m thinking about reno’ing my small kitchen and can’t give up counter or cabinet space unfortunately. It’s my most used appliance in my house so couldn’t live without it. If I had a bigger kitchen I would do a drawer version.

[@j2o829]

White kitchen all day, everyday for me. Bring it alive with art, lamps, and do you. Life is short have the kitchen you want people...thank you Nick , love your content.

[@yourconnection9303]

I've always loved white kitchens. You can add color accents to it, along with wood like chairs, cutting boards, etc.

[@LC-ok5nw]

Yes!

[@leslieweldondesign8384]

As a Kitchen Designer I couldn't agree more! If I look at my portfolio of kitchens over the last thirty years, white kitchens always stand the test of time. Adding color and texture is easy and fun and not permanent. Unless you are rolling in dough and can remodel every five years painting a kitchen some new color ,even gray, looks dated fast and not great for resale.

[@yourconnection9303]

@@leslieweldondesign8384 Exactly. And Lol...I actually know a couple - both lawyers that do a complete overhaul and remodel of their kitchen every five years!! Must be nice!!

[@BoudicasQuest]

i can't tell you how many times i've seen open shelving and immediately thought: who's going to clean all that? i have a hard time just cleaning my cooktop!

[@isabellaross1472]

Mixing materials, colors/ tones, and creating something you love not just because it’s trendy, will always be timeless❤

[@noniesundstrom119]

This reminds me of all the trends I’ve followed in my 76 years. We never had enough money but my mom and I transformed every rental that our family of six moved to almost every year. I got serious in gr. 9 when I painted a sepia ponderosa pine wall mural on the living room wall, bought Sputnik planters all very trendy at the time! Art school communal digs had me painting the brick fireplace and wood trim black, another student rental had me painting all my bamboo furnishings red lacquer. Still at it and loving all the changes. I’ve been into hiding it all for years and can’t wait to do it for my latest place. Love seeing what you’re sharing every week!

[@sage_forensics_2261]

I live in a small 1BR apartment that does not face the road/street lighting. This can make for a somewhat "cave-like" feel at night, but there is only so much counter space to put lamps in the kitchen. Instead, I opted for night lights that come on automatically when it's dark. They are inexpensive and can light up a kitchen corner under cabinetry well without taking up counter space. Also, I have a "tea station" to make hot tea. I don't drink coffee, but I like hot tea (or hot chocolate in the winter). Some "trends" require a little tweaking to make them work for you; others are not practical in smaller spaces. Most of them are beautiful, so it is fun to see the trends and find a creative way to make it your own.

[@smz5302]

I did a ceiling to floor appliance garage (double doors) with pull out shelving and, of course, electricity. BEST DECISION EVER for our rehab. Even the toaster is in there. Pull out the shelf to use. Also houses the blender, food processor...on and on. LOVE IT!

[@lesliemarlin4841]

I did the Sam thing but called it my appliance pantry. Was the best addition to our kitchen remodel 5 years ago.

[@laurabodycombe7998]

I would love to have this!

[@chrysvest4746]

I love my warm wood refinished (8 years ago) 80 year old cabinets in my terracotta painted kitchen. But I also love my OTR microwave and you won’t talk me out of it. I like my countertops almost completely bare.

[@user-ot6dy1df5y]

I also have an OTR microwave. My kitchen is small I don’t want to sacrifice the space. There’s no room for an island either.

[@CocoJo445]

I have never understood open shelving installed instead of upper cabinets in kitchens. Kitchens can be dirty spaces, and anything on open shelving would need frequent cleaning if you do a lot of cooking. I do love the idea of a small lamp on a kitchen counter! Will be on the hunt for a lamp for my kitchen. Thanks, Nick!

[@sorscha]

My darling Nick, you don't even know me but you've been totally setting me up for a new life in a brand new apartment that I've been waiting to be built for more than two years and it's NEARLY FINISHED. I cannot wait to deploy all of the design knowledge I've gleaned from you. You will never know just how obsessed I am with learning how high to hang art and a hundred other things. THANK YOU 🥰 I mean, even my husband loves your videos now. I play them in bed while he's sleeping and the subliminal thing is apparently true. Love from Australia x

[@choompiedottiegonzales5312]

That's funny because my husband is NOT into design....he generally could not care less as long as it works for him... but he loves Nick's balanced-but-a little-snarky opinions. He has learned a thing or two by accident, just because Nick's videos make us laugh.❤️ He called the store "Home Bads" the other day.😄 He didn't even know it was a place that existed before Nick.

[@caroline92014]

What about sinks and faucets. Are farm sinks still ok?

[@lesliemonaghan5853]

@@caroline92014farm sinks are okay if you like them and want them

[@marycooper5118]

I do think a moody kitchen has potential to look dated more quickly than other more timeless options. In 10 years, Nick will be calling it "so mid 2020's," like he says about the early 2000's Tuscan.

[@LeoMidori]

I don't disagree, I think it's that it's a matter of how it's pulled off? Accent pieces can be changed out, and thankfully paint and staining for wood cabinets are a relatively easy fix without needing to be completely replaced. It's when it's really overblown and immutable that it'll be problematic.

[@clorox1676]

@@LeoMidori I totally agree. I think the biggest mistake that people make is fully commit to a particular style to get that "magazine look "which certainly will become dated quickly. I think it's better to get inspired by styles but never going too hard with it, and most importantly giving it your own personal touch. You'll get tired of something that doesn't truly reflect who you are or the way you live that space everyday. I've noticed the best interior designs are often those that you can see the inspiration but they never go 100% there and there's always details that let you know something about the people who lives there. Anyway, I don't think all white or moody kitchen will ever look dated, bright or moody are not trends. Some of the finishes may look dated eventually but not the entire "vibe".

[@CallistoTheWarriorQueen]

​@@clorox1676I agree. I've had a moody kitchen since the start of everyone doing all white kitchens because I love the look and feel of moody, cosy spaces. I'll still love it when all white inevitably comes back in fashion 😊

[@susanwilliamson788]

Great video. Wise cautionary advice about expensive fixed kitchen elements. I would welcome a bathroom trends video that includes bathroom reno trends but ALSO your perspective on how to update...lighting, mirrors, changing metal on knobs/faucets, wallpaper (yes/no?) for those of who have the budget for an upgrade but not a complete renovation. Thank you for all you do...love the pace, the visual examples and for keeping us laughing.

[@irishlady5051]

I’ve loved my all white kitchen for over 25 years. I used color on the walls above the white wainscoting. I also use art and counter lamps. So cozy!

[@Deborah1056]

I bet your kitchen is a space people want to hang out in. I've remodeled four kitchens in my life and three of them were white. Starting in the 90s and the latest one in 2018. Love all of them!

[@heidimills2226]

I think “statement marble” slabs are the future equivalent of “90’s granite”.

[@susanbaker2796]

I agree. Same with "waterfall" islands and countertops. This is going to look very dated in a few years as well.

[@vaderladyl]

That is why you don't follow trends and if you do, have the mind of picking something you will love for at least a decade. I bought my house with a brand new granite countertop installed already and I still love it. I just change other things so it still looks fresh to me.

[@mschenandlerbong8539]

Yeah I don't think anyone believes anything that uses "statement" as a qualifier if ever going to be timeless. And boy is that an expensive trend. Stick to paint colors, pictures, and plants for your trends.

[@bawillard2578]

Ya know I just don't know what is so incorrect about granite. People have become very spoiled in this country

[@vaderladyl]

@@bawillard2578 Spoiled indeed. I think is just the influence of the home decor industry pressuring weak minded, clueless people into thinking that they have to get rid of stuff just because they say so, and it is an obvious plot to make people buy new stuff so that they can take your money, with these fabricated needs and planned obsolescence. That is without counting on the wastefulness that contributes to the trash collecting issues and landfills full to capacity and the effects on the environment from the excessive over sourcing of the raw materials.

[@AnnaReed42]

For the first time, I'm living in an apartment that doesn't have an OTR microwave and I hate it. Like I hear you on all the reasons not to do it, especially if you have a large kitchen or pantry. But a microwave is indespensible for my partner, and I still find it the easiest way to reheat wet foods or melt a little bit of butter, so if it's not over the range it WILL be taking up valuable counter space. And having it at eye height means I don't have to bend over to keep an eye on my food. So yeah, in a high-end kitchen design with lots of space there are some great alternative options, but there are also lots of reasons I don't think it's going anywhere in smaller/budget kitchens.

[@BothellPlaysMusic]

For many with kids, the microwave gets some heavy usage

[@RadCenter]

I live in a small kitchen with hardly any counter space. I put my microwave in a bookcase on the wall opposite my cabinets, and it works fine. I've always hated wall-mounted microwaves because it's dangerous to remove hot foods from them.

[@vaderladyl]

Yeah like in my kitchen. Mounted over the range gives me back precious counter space in my very small kitchen.

[@lz5517]

You can mount it over the counter. It's lower (safer not to reach overhead) and you have somewhere underneath to put the hot dishes down on the counter. I had this in one apartment and loved it. These OTR microwaves are so huge and bulky, I hate reaching overhead with hot dishes, and I hate having to step sideways to put the hot dish down since I'm cooking on my stove. Plus, OTR is not safe for kids.

[@louisesirtonski6112]

We built our microwave into our island when we renovated.. Visually it's out of the way, and I'm not reaching over my head to remove hot dishes.

[@Darthlauralou]

I’m glad to see that you distinguish “large” kitchens so that people can see that what we see in these beautifully designed spaces are large kitchens and not what we should consider as “normally-sized” kitchens. Keeping things realistic for us proles! ❤❤❤

[@shabamflam]

THANK YOU for speaking out against open shelving! 😂 You're doing the Lord's work. Lol. We bought a place with very little storage besides open shelving and I am telling you it LITERALLY makes my life feel more chaotic and exhausting just seeing all this STUFF everywhere constantly. And you are absolutely right, it should only be for things you WANT to display. That's it! Also, we live in the desert and the DUST that gathers on everything so quickly... 🙃 Drives me mad. Love to see a fellow hater of open shelving. 😂 Keep doing you! ❤️

[@trishaeverton9592]

😂

[@MononokeLynn]

The idea of my bowls and plates covered in pet floof just doesn’t sound appetizing to me. I’ve been “No dont do it” since it started too.

[@shabamflam]

@@MononokeLynn Yes exactly! It ain't cute 😂

[@mcmccoy1184]

Open shelving seems like budget move. Cabinets are expensive. Shelves are not. A glass-front upper cabinet (or 2) are classic and provide an opportunity for display. Especially when lit.

[@shabamflam]

@@mcmccoy1184 Yes! Love a glass front cabinet (as soon as I get attractive dishware lol)

[@jeide34667]

Lamps and artwork are wonderful ideas in a kitchen; however, I would make sure they’re able to be washed with soap and water. My kitchen is in constant use and the light buildup of grease that finds its way (wafted on the cooking steam) to all surfaces must be washed down.

[@sweetkitty3249]

I know you're not talking about this kind of art in the kitchen, but I can't help think of my grandma's kitchen. With her cornucopia framed print & the picture of the old man praying over a loaf of bread that he's about to eat. Then there was the wooden sign that said, "Of all the rooms in my home. Everyone likes my kitchen best."

[@HeidiMills-b9c]

“No matter where I serve my guests, they always like my kitchen best.” On my grandmas wall.

[@EDM-yz5xn]

I cook everyday and a lot of the things I see "trending" in design are incredibly impractical for people who actually cook. May look _great_ . . . and yet be perfectly useless. I am 100% with you on open shelving. It has been a no-go for me from the first time I saw it lo these many years ago. (My life is simply too short for all the cleaning and 'maintenance' required for open shelving to look even half way decent.) I also appreciate the inclusive comments you made re: mobility concerns, children, etc. A new thing I'm seeing that I love is drawers (with heavy duty slides) in place of bottom cabinets. Soooo much more accessible and useful (when was the last time you got on your hands and knees and dug out that thing-a-ma-bob in the far left back corner of that 24" cabinet bottom shelf?) A bit of an after thought: something you might want to consider when discussing color, particularly with cabinetry since there is usually SO much of it in a kitchen, is people who suffer from seasonal affective disorder. (I have worked with several.) On trend or not, white or light-colored cabinetry is almost a need because they reflect a lot of light and many kitchens lack more than an over-sink window and some don't even have that.

[@stuckinmopro8533]

I’ve been putting small lamps in my kitchens for the last twenty years. They are usually in a corner on the counter and are always on a timer. I’ve always loved coming into the room late at night and seeing a warm glow. I guess I was ahead of my time, lol!

[@charlotteice5704]

I wonder if the change from bright to moody is in reaction to the current state of the world. My hypothesis is that bright rooms signify letting the outside in and general openness, and that with the recent crises, we prefer to have a home that feels more secluded and cozy to get away from it all, so instead of choosing bright colors to let the outside in, we choose dark colors so it feels more cozy, cave-like and ultimately safe.

[@RagingCanuck]

I agree. Further, I think the “trend” to very dark, invariably matte colours reflects the ennui, the residual sense of helplessness, and the overarching depression that characterize society post COVID.

[@Caligirl.8630]

Good assessment, I agree. Rooms started to get darker after COVID etc.

[@nattiex3735]

White, beige and other neutral colours have been trending for a long time, people are naturally getting tired of an over repeated trend, and going in the opposite direction.

[@billyvioletcous]

If you have easy access to a natural setting through doors or vistas, then the less bright, darker mood indoors is a very nice contrast. For me.

[@debjh]

I don’t care at all that my all white kitchen is “out trending”. I LOVE my clean and bright kitchen. I have lots of boho accents, wood…green…its so warm and cozy at the same time. I grew up in a white kitchen too. Love!

[@stardresser1]

I've had a wall with 4 pieces of art on it for 14 years, it still pleases me no end. Only a little open shelving for cookbooks. Cabinets have framed glass doors and wallpaper inside, more fun than just white wall behind the China and glass. 5 years ago I painted the chocolate brown uppers creamy white and the lowers a light sage green, after a farrow & ball French green and added colored glass knobs, we've enjoyed it a LOT! It brightened and opened up the weirdly long kitchen and became much happier. So did I!

[@loes6839]

As someone who visits about 5 homes a day (I measure, advice and sell custom made window treatments) I really hate seeing that most houses here (Netherlands, west europe) nowadays have fishbone floor, black steel doors, a lot of marble, gold or black hardware/faucets, everything in beige tints and it just all feels the same. So with my own home, I try to make it more timeless because I'd hate for it to be obvious in which decade we all did the reno.

[@Anni_Mau]

My dad grew up in a 1600s thatched house in northern germany and I really hope I can move in at some point and do it justice in a timeless way that still feels like me but also just like it belongs in the house. I'd love to put in delft blue tiles for example - something very classic and in tune with the area that will stand the change of times and is also more permanent to the building than the wallcolour you know. I don't want it to be a museum but I also don't want to try to chase trends - I wouldn't like that anyways but especially not in an old house like that. We'll see. In the end it really just has to be something you love

[@apcolleen]

We know when our kitchen was last remodeled because we found someone's prescription medicine bottle and newspapers. When we had our friend build our cabinets I wrote on the side after I painted it, the story of when we remodel

[@user-cp8vp9xh8f]

Always appreciate your balanced approach because ultimately homes and kitchens can't be updated every time a new trend arises. I think these statement slabs, aka marble, are today's version of the coveted granite of the 2010s,and I totally agree that a natural stone is always beautiful and timeless, but you need to pick something you love. We went moody in our kitchen 4 years ago and I was hard pressed to find any inspiration for that at the time as everything was bright white.

[@amysmith4259]

I grew up in a home with a countertop microwave and it took up so much space. Our home now has an OTR microwave and I don't mind because it's up out of the way. I do agree that it's going to be really hard for my kids to use when they are old enough.

[@mdannyg]

Same here. I felt so cool because I finally have a house with an OTR microwave and don't feel like i'm at my parents house or in my old apartment, only to find out it's out now, lol.

[@HosCreates]

Over the range countertops are dangerous placed so high. Built into the lower cabinets microwaves might be the new step or set up like a double oven cabinet column

[@bettyvorley1130]

I really don't like my OTR but I have lived with t for last 8 years. We have sold and the newplace doesn't have one, yes!

[@meganholloran373]

People really tend to ignore the AFFORDABILITY of open shelving -- cabinetry is expensive, and for those of us with less money, small kitchens, or little natural lighting, open shelving can be a really nice solution. In my home, we are fairly minimalist, so putting all our dishes (all black and white) out on open shelving and storing food in the limited cabinet space means the kitchen feels more spacious and brighter, AND we don't have to spend extra money installing more cabinets that take up more floor space.

[@kathymoenich4349]

It's what works for YOU! Sounds beautiful as well.

[@ingupin]

So true! My boyfriend and I recently moved to a new apartment together and we know we won't be staying there for a long time, just 2 years max. We are also tight on money so investing in a high quality functional kitchen that we perhaps won't even be able to take with us to the next place was out of the question. We got the cheapest kitchen possible from Ikea and second hand appliances. A lot of it is open shelving just to cut cost.

[@millieolson]

I have a small narrow kitchen in my apt. Minimal cabinets (2 upper/2 lower)as it was built in the 1930's. Opposite the cabinet wall I installed 3 shelves, each about 4ft long and around 8" in depth. I have nice ceramics on them I use daily, as well as things I've found thrifting. I went with shelving over cabinets as cabinets would have made the kitchen narrower. Pretty happy with the results and easy to keep things clean since they are on the small side.

[@Heggsabee]

I have a galley kitchen in an apartment from the same era, and put it some shelves to keep things open as well and I love it. I use mine as a pantry, keeping foods like oats, lentils, rice, etc. in decorative jars, as well as an ornate box for organizing tea, a plant, and a little brass watering can. The trick is to make it functional rather than purely decorative, and keep the mess behind closed doors.

[@audreyb1269]

As a European, it's so funny to me to hear that "integrated appliances" are trending, because it's been a no-brainer for me for the past 30 years. I was finally able to create my own kitchen this year, and every kitchen designers I went to automatically assumed the appliance would be integrated. I decided to go for a separated fridge, only because I went for a retro and colorful design, so it's supposed to be a highlight. But until I settled for that, I was also planning to hide it in a cabinet. Also, I have never seen a microwave over a stove, this looks very impractical. I've hidden mine in a cabinet that opens upward. I wish I had a bigger kitchen for the very cool storage solutions you've showed. My dream kitchen would have a pantry and an appliance garage, but the kitchen designers had never heard of that, or didn't have anything in their catalogues to make it happen.

[@iwantacookie6603]

Austrian here. Integrated appliances are the norm here as well. Never seen a dishwasher that wasn't integrated or a microwave above a stove. I'm kinda liking the separated fridge and wanted to get a colorful smeg but sadly they are not very energy sufficient.

[@j.m.7056]

Your kitchen sounds wonderful. Integrating appliances is still very expensive here in the US. The microwave over the range is impractical but builders keep installing them! First thing I did in my 1979 house purchased 3 years ago was get rid of it! Put in a sleek stainless steel one to match appliances.

[@bonniemcmaken3966]

My kitchen doesn't have room for a microwave unless it's over the stove. It isn't cute, but it works.

[@karinorth1203]

Norwegian here and I have had integrated appliances for at least 20 years. Microwave above the stove must be an American thing. It is ugly and must be very impractical. On the other hand, I'm envious of your pantrys, it's not that common here.

[@zeveroarerules]

I'd say more people are kinda leaving the integrated ones because they are substantially more expensive?

[@SuperDrLisa]

My kitchen is 1960s maple custom cabinets. I live in what was my grandparents and parents home. I'm very satisfied with my kitchen, I'd never change out pure maple cabinets for white!

[@evandegenfelder4554]

Open shelving out? Thank GOD. In our kitchen we went with small (height wise) MW that has an integrated hood/exhaust that is vented through the roof. I did NOT want a microwave to sit anywhere on my counter so this seemed like the best option. It's pretty sleek and is very efficient at exhausting cooking smell/smoke/heat, etc. If I could've figured out where to put the MW inside a cabinet (and believe me, we tried) I would've and then had only a hood over the range. It seems like the best compromise.

[@bluedreams517]

Lookin around my moody kitchen with two small art pieces and a small open shelf space that we started decorating 5 years ago when all white was the THANG! Feeling pretty validated.

[@nicolasimpsonkhullar986]

I did my kitchen myself just before COVID, and it’s still one of my happiest flexes. I did grey cabinetry with white quartz countertop and copper accents (pulls, island pendants, sink, etc). The walls are mint and there are splashes of teal/mint all around. I adore it. Two things I’m glad I did-put my microwave and toaster/convection oven in open cabinetry beside the fridge. Just cut into the back to access the electrical outlets. Now they’re not on the counter and feel integrated. I also used high quality peel and stick tile for my backsplash. Most people can’t even tell unless I point it out. Now, 4 years later, I’m in the mood for some change, and it’s something I can EASILY change without chipping out grout and mastic and making a huge mess. The backsplash cost me $300. I just got some samples to consider, and the whole look will be different for a few hundred bucks, and will last another 4-5 years.

[@porkchop8542]

I LOVE having a lamp in the kitchen, I love the cozy feel it gives off at night. Thanks for your great ideas, I’m getting ready to do some updates to my kitchen and don’t want to do stuff that in 2 years needs to be redone

[@karinorth1203]

I don't have enough counter space for a table lamp, but I bought a nice sconce in rustic brass. It is so cozy in the evening. 😊

[@judyott3456]

I love that you addressed the real people aspect in this video! FYI still have my 1972 vintage kitchen- I’m decades behind on my every 10 kitchen up date!😂

[@kathrynmccarthy]

These trends make so much sense to me. Love having art, lamps, and functional storage in the kitchen. Just wish my kitchen were larger than a postage stamp. I'll just have to save these ideas for my dream home where I'll get to put these practices to use.

[@j.m.7056]

Whirlpool makes a small countertop microwave that has a curved back and fits in a corner. Good for tiny kitchens if you just need it to defrost or quickly steam veg.

[@shannonvans]

I have that microwave in my walk in pantry and I love it. We don't use a microwave often, it fits in a corner, still holds a full sized dinner plate. It was hard to find one in stock anywhere and took a bit to get it shipped, but well worth it.

[@1ofEndless]

The model is called Whirlpool MAX 38 SL if anyone's curious.

[@j.m.7056]

@@1ofEndless Thanks!

[@lf9341]

@@1ofEndless ty!

[@bonitadiablo]

@@1ofEndlessthank you! I was going to try and look for it!

[@maggiebookworm]

While I agree that the integrated appliances look great, I'd be really weary in today's world of "designed obsolesce". What happens when that fridge dies and you need to replace it? Seems much more expensive if you have to tear out cabinets too?

[@27p16and41p666]

Qnd qnother big question, what if 1 cabinet door gets damaged? Replace all of them, make the one different? Live with it because i do not have money for all new cabinets? So no, i do not install apliances, even i do not need all the cabinets as 1. It is not modern to have 1 wood in all of your bedroom so why do all the kitchen cupboards need to be totaly the same? It if isnt too wild why not separate cabinets? More timeless and easy to repair or replace only the thing that breaks!

[@kennyvaas1336]

In Europe, integrated appliances are the norm. They have a standard sizing (apart from Samsung, sigh) that makes it so you only need to pick within a certain size range and things will just fit. So no planned obsolescence issues, at least from that perspective.

[@thedirtprincess3293]

@@kennyvaas1336 here in the US, at least, the planned obsolesence is that a fridge, which used to last 20- 30 years, now lasts five or six. They are designed to go bad in ways that cost more to repair than to replace. So having custom panels on one will mean redoing all those panels for the new model you want when you have tp replace it. Now if you mean all appliances in Europe can take standardized panels? Thats certainly a good idea!

[@mirrrie]

Yeah I think that's what they meant. If my fridge dies I don't pay more for a new 1.

[@Jimmy94411]

Wary, not weary

[@muchadoaboutsomething]

I love art , all over the house! I love little lamps in the kitchen, so intimate and cozy!

[@julezzzz5866]

I think that the mosaic tiles were mostly done by flippers and landlords who were looking for a quick and easy change.

[@shannanigan_ocrabby]

I bought a brand new townhouse last year... with an over the stove microwave. Every house I looked at in my price range had one. So builders are still putting them in. As someone who doesn't cook (seriously have yet to use the oven), I love it. Saves me counter space for a necessary appliance... even if i do have to stretch a bit to get up there. ** vertically challenged ** 😂

[@n7y8c7]

I'm right there with you. I'm tall and not bending down to use a microwave. Mine will stay over the stove as it is the second most used appliance (after the fridge) in my kitchen.

[@mirrrie]

In the us a combi microwave/oven isn't standard?

[@sunk1684]

Hi, Nick! I normally do not leave a comment even if I enjoy watching. I guess I am too shy to leave comments but I must say that I have been really enjoying your videos and learned a lots of useful information about interior design. You are so funny and honest. I wish you are my brother. 😊 I have been doing remodeling for my own house by myself about a year and still figuring out what i need to do. Since I do not have any background on interior designs it is very very challenging. 😅 I wish I can live near by you but I live in northern New Jersey. I Hope you keep sharing your ideas with us. I will always root for your career. Thank you!!❤

[@Nick_Lewis]

Thank you so much!

[@barbaras5550]

Like a broken clock that’s right twice a day, I occasionally happen to be right on trend with my interior decorating! We are lucky enough that my grandfather was an artist and we have more original paintings than wall space, so yes we have several original art pieces in the dining room section of our kitchen. For backsplash: for those people like me that can’t afford a slab of marble or even quartz countertop material as backsplash: we used large format tiles in our kitchen renovation last year. We used 2x4‘ tiles with very narrow grout, so that it looks like a slab. We used tiles that have a slight three dimensional profile to give it some interest. Lastly, I think people spend too much time on the looks of the kitchen and not enough on the functionalilty (how to organize a kitchen). I see high-end kitchens with fancy appliances and marble countertops, but they don’t seem to have drawers. We have drawers for all bottom cabinets and it’s such a game changer. No crawling into the back of the cabinet to find lost items. You pull the drawer out and everything is there to see. We have deep drawers for pots and pans. You can put the pans vertical with dividers and safe space. And than there are pull-out options for spice racks, or deep pantry cabinets etc. Kitchen sink is also something worth carefully thinking about in terms of functionality. I love our workstation sink for example.

[@mirandaperea3882]

I loved how you not only mentioned the trends that are going out but also offered other more convenient/timeless alternatives to turn to. Would looove to watch this format focused on bathrooms and other rooms! Amazing content as always, Nick, thanks!

[@TheGenflute]

The OTR...? BUT a kitchen is a USEFUL space, Nick!! We have one with a vent. Our house is from 1920, it was our best option. It's fine 😂 I love watching you pick on things that are purely aesthetic.

[@Motherhubbard170]

Nick has the 'gift of the gab" who else would we all listen to nonstop for a half hour and enjoy every minute

[@beingkitschroeder2507]

I love a painted kitchen! Mine is currently SW Divine White, which I love, it's a creamy (not stark) white. I think it's timeless because I grew up in a 1920s house with a beautiful white kitchen. I've also had painted blue, red and green cabinets. Pale yellow is nice too.

[@theangriestcatintheworld]

I have green cupboards as well!!

[@pixalu]

I have a little table lamp in my kitchen in an awkward corner of countertop. I love the soft light it provides in the evening/night. I just leave it on all the time. And sometimes I don't need to turn the harsh overhead lights on at all. Especially to just get a tea or a glass of water.

[@gary4760]

Happy Canada Day Nick!

[@bb302777]

Microwaves are an easy way to warm up leftovers, thaw out meats, etc. I don’t get this. I’m a fan of yours and I watch you every Saturday.

[@allalll1915]

Microwaves aren't even an option for high end brands, I was shocked too when choosing appliances for a new build. Wall ovens these days have speed ovens built in which are like microwaves

[@seaside2001]

As both myself, and my nice recently new white kitchen of 3 years ago, that has taupe tiles appears to be on a downward spiral, actually more like a fast moving landslide if referring to me specifically. I am keeping my kitchen, & colourful soft furnishing seating area in the kitchen that is not bloody Gray or bloody Black! I love your tiled bathroom. Weird? Nick you are weird, and we still love you, no matter how outdated you get.

[@manuela_kral4983]

An appliance garage and a cabinet with an apothecary pull-out were the best decisions with our kitchen reno. Integrated appliances have been standard here in Europe since the 80s. We have 'split stoves' where the ceramic hub is integrated in the countertop and the baking oven is integrated in a cabinet at breast hight, so you can access the oven without having to bend down, which is very convenient, and the open oven door will not block the access to the stove when cooking (which can be very annoying in European small kitchens). Another thing I can recommend and wich is still popular here: glass backsplash. I love it! You can get it in different colors and it's so easy to clean because you have no grouts at all. And I think it is a lot more cost-efficient than stone.

[@patriciaferrito9245]

Kitchens get dirty quickly. I would suggest that any artwork in your kitchen needs to be able to stand up to your kitchen cleaning rountine, or be covered and protected from grease and grime. I've use decrative hand made ceramic pieces because I know I can clean them. Coffee stations: be careful what you put above the coffee station. We found that some cabinet manufacturers claim any coffee maker that produces steam or heat will void your cabinet warranty. So we put our coffee station in fron of a window to above a cabinet above it.

[@s.p.1536]

I really enjoy your vlogs and find myself comforted by your insights and humour. The idea of lamps in the kitchen...lovely! thank you for being you and expressing yourself in such a refreshing manner.

[@donnafuller3029]

I never follow trends. I decorate my home with what I love. More cost effective with longevity for me😊❤

[@daniellehurrell6620]

My kitchen is white, black, and stainless steel, but I don't think I would change any of the big things in it because 1) It's more timeless 2) I'm not made of money to be able to change it every 3 years like you mentioned. I do love the moody colors in a kitchen, but it's not super practical for someone like me. I'd rather add color via artwork, cookbooks, or plants that I can easily change out.

[@chouliha1]

I will never have an all white kitchen but I agree that they will always be ok and will a,ways come back into preference. I think the heavily veined marble will look so specific to the early/mid 2020’s in like 3 years.

[@margodphd]

Marble was used and popular ever since ancient Rome and it was continually used in classic interiors, in modernistic interiors,art deco interiors..I seriously doubt beautiful natural material will ever look bad and dated. Porcelain knock-offs, especially the cheapest ones, on the other hand...

[@chouliha1]

@@margodphd oh I agree about quality natural materials never going out of style. I just think the current application will look very specific to this timeframe.

[@margodphd]

@@chouliha1 I think that will hugely vary depending on the level of care and detail in the rest of the interior, ultra simplistic form kitchens featuring statement marbles can be easily restyled in both contemporary,modernist or even art deco fashion but the all shiny everything ultra glamour may indeed become tiring. I think ultimately it'll always be up to personal taste level of client/owner. I've had some try replacing beautiful, classic features of a building with something very trendy and while ultimately it's up to them, the clash of styles, the "forcedness" of contemporary over a bones speaking different design language would ultimately look dated no matter the trend, while an interior fitting the style of the building and the personal style of the individual has innately a much bigger chance of standing the test of time. But of all things trendy, natural quality materials are the least challenging to keep current - they are much easier to juxtapose over a fresh styling with new details. I've had successful updates using only paint and fittings in one case, lightning fixture and brass sheeting in other and just an all over repaint,refresh, add new accessories on kitchens featuring beautiful marble stonework,all featuribg different entry and exit styles and that makes me hopeful:)

[@charcerv1]

I just found your channel and have been binging a bit having just purchased a tiny house outside Asheville, NC as a retirement/getaway/second home sort of place. Thank you for your videos. You are contributing not only design perspective and help (for free), but you're helping me, and I imagine others, to be more mindful and intentional about what we are purchasing. I especially appreciate your views on not just buying whatever decor junk is in the world - but to use our personality and creativity to curate our living spaces that will serve us better and bring us more joy. Thank you, thank you!

[@notbill08]

I have had a coffee station since the 1980's! I didn't know this was a "trend". I think of this as a basic necessity like a refrigerator!

[@j.m.7056]

Agreed!

[@vaderladyl]

Yeah me too. If you can call having a coffee maker in a corner of the countertop and the cups and stuff on the cupboard right above it , a coffee station. Like you I thought of it as just a necessity and a basic layout for anybody who drinks coffee at home.

[@sidilicious11]

Thank you for being a trend-predictor and critic who values usability/function.

[@msrirung]

HUGE THANKS TO NICK! You have nooooo idea how this video is the lifesaver for my poor boring all-white & not-so-functional kitchen 😭👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 And I just set up a new arrangement for my coffee corner & give her the glory she deserves! Thank youuuu x 1000000000

[@jolandafrijlink6103]

In an old shed that we demolished i found a old map of the village that we live in, it is not in the best condition anymore but i'm going to frame it and hang it in the kitchen.

[@BradThePitts]

Clever how those table lamps on the countertops have their power cords photoshpped out 😂

[@vacuumblink2300]

Lmao

[@ginalombardi2507]

I always suggest when picking counters and slaps take a place setting of your dishes. It really helps with your decision. I was admiring this fabulous granite and when I put on my dishes it just did not work.

[@JessieBanana]

Not only is open shelving stressful AF to me, but there is this trend towards lower cabinets, so you do have the closed cabinetry it’s just below. Am I the 35 year old lady, but lower cabinets have always been where I stored larger or less used things. I’d rather reach across or up for daily things like plates. Especially these weird built in microwaves below the counter. I don’t get it. Seems awkward for the sake of aesthetics.

[@anitas5817]

I live in the very hot South and my light and airy rooms aren’t going anywhere. My kitchen isn’t all white - I have gray floor tiles and countertop. But it has creamy white cabinets and walls and I love it. It isn’t trendy right now, I get that, but give it a couple weeks and trends change lol. I have colorful art and accessories.

[@alexandra2jerry]

Price wise I was limited so my black and white kitchen is rather plain in my new build semi custom home. When I asked for under cabinet lighting in three spots, the $1,600 price tag just about floored me so a little black lamp with a lipstick red shade is now my best friend.

[@BlessedAssurance.]

The very dark and moody kitchens are trendy, I don't think it'll last long. I've had a dark kitchen, after a few years it isn't comforting, it's sniffling. Bright white can definitely be bleak. I've seen a few beige, and off white and kitchen with nutral woods that I think will be beloved the longest as they offer balance.

[@anneliesecd]

Wow that segment on microwaves felt like a spicy hot take. I use my microwave all.the.time. I feel so much shame! I honestly can't imagine people just not having one. That and my foodie ninja get used way more than my over or stove.

[@timriehl1500]

For decades I lived without one and then I bought a condo with an OTR microwave and I love it. So convenient. I use it every day. I eat lots of leftovers and "warming" them in the oven just dries them out, takes way more time and uses more electricity than a quick blast in the microwave.

[@vaderladyl]

@@violetmoon2552 I beg to differ. I cook 98% of my stuff in the range but there are a few items that I do in the microwave and no difference in the taste, just faster, plus others that I actually just reheat. Steamed vegetables are a breeze in the micro.

[@mcmccoy1184]

For homes in the US South and Southwest, microwaves enable cooking (and some baking) year round. Not all recipes yield the same results when going from a conventional oven to a microwave, but turning on a oven for 30-60 minutes while running an A/C can be counter productive and generate an even larger electric bill.

[@utahdan231]

@@violetmoon2552🤣🤣🤣

[@Draggonny]

​@violetmoon2552 Microwave cooking is its own skill. Cakes won't brown, so you go for more steamed pudding style recipes. It's great for heating foods with high moisture content so I batch cook a lot of slow cooker stews to freeze then reheat in the microwave. It's also convenient for preparing ingredients for other recipes like melting butter when baking bread.

[@michelecarrig3727]

Loved this practical common sense video, esp. the open shelving section--greasy plates, bowls, books, art, etc. But I found myself staring at the clock--Time stood still.

[@shannonspeakmanmaxwell2155]

I like my over the range microwave, but that's because it's on an outside wall so it vents straight out and I get to keep the cabinet over it, which is great for storing all my extra clean kitchen towels and potholders. Plus, while my kitchen is a U shape, my washer is in there taking space that I could put another cabinet and have more counter space. I'd much rather have my stand mixer and crock pot on the counter than a microwave that's used only for steamed veggie bags.

[@fiddlersthree8463]

I've always wondered about over the range microwaves. Do they do an adequate job of exhausting the cooking smells and the moisture etc? Just wondering how powerful they exhaust fan is.

[@shannonspeakmanmaxwell2155]

@@fiddlersthree8463 Mine works decently well, but I don't really have anything to compare it to. Most of the places I've lived either had the over the stove microwave due to lack of counter space with outlets or had no hood fan at all and either had a window or the in wall built fans since they were old old houses. It definitely works much better than the window or in wall fans from the 40s!

[@vaderladyl]

@@fiddlersthree8463 They do a good job depending on how the outside venting is and how powerful the motor of the fan.

[@katysudlow7334]

No they don't work at all if they don't vent out of the house. Then they are just loud and don't do much to help with steam. An under the cupboard one works much better than a microwave one if it is venting out of the house. If either are not venting out, they probably both don't work that well but you'd still think the one that is made specifically for that function would work better.

[@myrazocher4981]

dark cabinets - check, original art in the kitchen - check, lamp - check, original storage (converted armiore)- check, coffee/liquor station - check. I feel on trend, but I absolutely love my open shelving - I am ADHD, and it totally works for me, and maybe doesn't look fabulous to some, but looks good to me!

[@thomassievert5220]

Looooved your funky tile in the bathroom. It’s cool every time you feature examples from your space!

[@amandala444]

I appreciate you highlighting passé trends. There are so many trends I have LOATHED recently (I’m looking at you, grey interiors and all white kitchens!) and wish there was more color in décor. I think kitchens should be warm and cozy spaces as it’s often where people tend to congregate in reality. Just like the color of a dining room should flatter diners and food - NEVER a faded, ugly celery green!!

[@KellyDVance]

Unfortunately, unless I want to lose precious counter space, which my kitchen has vanishingly little of, over the range is the only place for my microwave. My cabinets are white, so is the microwave, so it blends as best it can, but for me, there really is no other option.

[@gloriaalex11]

Same. Plus I don't have a separate pantry so my existing cabinet space has to store food as well as dishes. No room to put a microwave anywhere else but OTR.

[@KellyDVance]

@@gloriaalex11 we actually pushed out the door to our garage to the edge of the step down to give us a tiny pantry. It is only 4 shelves, but it made a massive difference.

[@Caliabra]

I feel you. I also don’t understand how people say they don’t need a microwave anymore…like what?

[@DesireeGonza]

Open shelving, Art works and Lamps will never find their place in my kitchen. So glad white is out. Feels like a hospital, boring and yes flat. I love a black kitchen with integrated appliances. Kitchen lobby please. Yes coffee station. This is an awesome video. You give so many practical ideas and explain why things work or not. Thanks ❤

[@Ecclectic_citcelccE]

Mosaic tiles always look so busy. There was one I saw in a high end house being built where the shower back wall looked like a bubbly iridescent waterfall, that one was cool!

[@lynneross319]

I like the removable kitchen trends that give your kitchen personality, ie; small lamp, art piece. They don’t have to cost a lot and when the trend is over you haven’t remodelled your whole kitchen. It’s a win/win for me.

[@traceyu6213]

I love a tall buffet-type lamp on top of my island. The slender profile doesn’t take up space. I also love interiors that are free from visual clutter. White quartz is my favorite. Seamless. Penny tile is always classic in a period home. If it was originally installed in the time period of when the house was built then it will always belong. Otherwise, it feels like a trend. The best open shelving for me is practical, not decorative. I love it in a large kitchen island but only on the side open to the stove. The other three sides enclosed gives me the visual seamlessness I prefer when viewed from anywhere else in the room or adjacent rooms.

[@janwilliams8930]

Love all white kitchens! White cabinets, white /gray quartz counters, a white hutch with black quartz counter, natural oak floor, cabinets had a couple with glass panels to display bright Fiesta dishes. Walls painted aqua with colorful accents. Would love to have a kitchen like that again.

[@RhymesWithSpark]

I've never been a fan of the all white kitchen (or home for that matter), so hearing where the trends are currently, or are heading, makes my decision to redo my kitchen to olive green a happy one.

[@tussilein2012]

i have and all white kitchen, it was the safe and easy choice to make at the time of construction. when i got tired i painted the isle green. i painted the backsplash blue. got an orange 70s lamp, and so on... now i have a colorful kitchen with white under cabinets.

[@thebarky1988]

Nick, I love your channel. I wonder about trends. If someone goes with a trend it is not going to last and it’s not like you can change out a kitchen or bathroom every 5 years…. I think the rimless classics are a good choice…

[@wrongwayconway]

When I was chosing yile for our kitcehn backsplash there was one tile that looked like a Mondrian painting. I loved it because it was mostly white but had pops of colour. My partner vetoed it. So I put in wavy large white subway tiles.

[@lianalonge1984]

Just added a single small piece of wall art in my non-all white kitchen and I love it! 😊 I agree with him and love my coffee station. ☕️

[@tamaracovic-kovacevic5213]

Since 2000 I have an integrated fridge and dishwasher in one of my properties. I love the look, however, I’m not in love with my integrated fridge because the cabinet door that is attached to the fridge door makes it heavier and within time you have to be careful to make sure the door is properly closed or you are wasting electricity and the food in the fridge can go bad quickly.

[@noraballa923]

Great video! Don't art and lamps get greasy and dusty like the bowls on the open shelves? 🤔 If you have a huge space then go for it. Or if you don't cook 😂