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Six kitchen trends you’ll be seeing a lot more the rest of 2022 1 White Oak & Light Wood Cabinetry

If you follow home decor trends at all, you’ve probably seen dark and bold cabinetry at the forefront—rich navy and deep emerald colors have practically taken over. While greentoned cabinets are here to stay, we will start to see more kitchen cabinetry in medium green hues and “greige” (gray-beige).

We’ll also start to see a move away from all-white kitchen cabinets into white oak and light wood cabinetry, which incorporate natural elements while making a space look light and lifted.

2 Cabinets with Mesh or Glass Doors

Speaking of cabinetry, glass and mesh are becoming a trend alongside exposed shelving. Reeded glass in opaque and translucent varieties provides a hazy, luxurious feel—and also a bit of privacy. Mesh inserts in rattan and metal varieties are popular, too. Mesh provides additional texture and architectural detail to cabinets. Additionally, current cabinetry trends will be displayed in floor-to-ceiling cabinets.

3 Brass

BY MARY HENN

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hether you’re working on a remodel or doing some light redecorating this spring season, a fresh coat of paint in the perfect hue can do a lot of heavy lifting. But there are other design elements to consider, too—new cabinetry or hardware, a few statement pieces or a backsplash redo can give a space new life. Here are six emerging kitchen trends to consider in 2022.

Brass and gold details have been on the kitchen decor scene for a minute now, and they’re not going anywhere. Hammered brass light fixtures, brass shelving and unique brass hardware are timeless, and their elegance will endure. If you’re having trouble deciding on metal for your kitchen, mixing in brass elements is a safe move. Brass will always be on-trend.

How to Care and Maintain Stone Surface Countertops T

HE KEY to keeping your countertops looking beautiful year after year is to care for them with products specifically designed to maintain and enhance their vibrant colors and polished sheen. There are many products that can actually harm your stone surface and diminish the appearance and shine. Acidic products such as those containing orange and lemon can breakdown the seal of your natural stone as will products that contain ammonia, bleach, vinegar and anything with an abrasive component.

Rock Doctor products is a Kansas City company that has perfected stone care products over the past 25 years making them the gold standard for kitchen professionals and those looking to maintain a beautiful finish to their stone surfaces. Their website boasts over 100 articles specific to your stone care questions. You can find these articles under the “BLOG” tab on rockdoctor.com. Granite & Quartz Cleaner is a gentle, but effective product that can be used frequently without harming your surface. It’s a quick and easy spray-on and wipe clean with a soft cloth.

Granite & Stone Sealer is an easy-to-use protectant that should be applied every 6 to 12 months to maintain your stone’s natural beauty. It is a quick process that sprays on and wipes off in a few minutes. Rock Doctor’s formulation penetrates deeply to bond with the natural stone to protect against moisture and stains. One can will treat a 100 square foot area.

Granite & Quartz Polish when used weekly leaves a water-resistant protective coating that resists glass rings, spills and etchings. It does this by using special emollients and carnauba wax to fill in tiny cracks and imperfections restoring your stone surface to its original luster and smoothness.

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4 Natural Elements

Incorporating a few statement pieces can be a quick and easy way to uplift a room. Live edge and walnut cutting boards, rustic stone bowls, colored glassware and marble serving trays and salt wells are a few ways to add natural elements to a kitchen. Green plants, stone or brick also help to bring the outdoors in, making a space feel lively and warm.

5 Subway Tiles with a Twist

Like brass, subway tiles have been in fashion for over a century. Now, we are starting to see them with new twists—distressed, marble and colored subway tiles are all emerging. And it’s not just about how the tiles look but also how they’re laid. Vertically laid tiles and tiles arranged in a herringbone pattern are appearing in many modern kitchens.

6 Natural Stone Flooring

When it comes to flooring, natural wins again. We’ll see more large flooring in kitchens this year—specifically, large stone flooring. Limestone, large format porcelain and flagstone tiles provide a classic, simple and often industrial-rustic look that pairs well with most other elements.