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2016's Hot Kitchen Trends

With 2016 upon us, that means one thing, and one thing only. New interior design trends are being unleashed for the upcoming year, and as always, one of the hottest places in your home, the kitchen, is seeing trends that are new and exciting.

In the kitchen, an open floor plan will be an evergreen trend that will stick around for quite a bit of time. Common in contemporary kitchens, the open floor plan is typically built around the kitchen island, allowing for ease of mobility for those families that love to cook elaborate meals and host extravagant dinner parties.

Along with an open floor plan, greys are still in, especially when it comes to design, so consider incorporating shades of this color in your kitchen for a modern splash. When paired with white, these colors work together beautifully to make tiny details pop, and truly allow your kitchen to stand out.

(Photo Credit: IDG Featured Designer Lucy Penfield)

For a touch of pizazz, edgy and fun colors will be used on both cabinets and backsplashes, such as burnt orange, mustard yellow, and Robin's egg blue. These colors will add character to your space, but they will not be bright and bursting with color.

(Photo Credit: IDG Featured Designer Lisa Schmitz)

What are your thoughts on the hottest kitchen trends of the year?

Modern Metallics

In 2015, metallics were a hot trend in interior design, and as we roll into the new year its only getting hotter. In 2016, modern metal accents will take over your home, both in the kitchen and bath, as well as in your living room. Metallics won't strictly be found on hardware, but they'll be used in decor such as lighting, decorative spheres, or accents on furniture.

(Photo Credit: IDG Featured Designer Nicole Zeigler)

Mixing Metallics

Do not be afraid to mix your metals this year, so if you want to incorporate bronze and silver in your kitchen, do it. Be unique and let your design tell your room's story. Just because your appliances are silver, does not mean that your kitchen hardware can't be chrome or gold!

(Photo Credit: IDG Featured Designer Nicole Zeigler)

Optional Solutions Pattern

If you're looking to incorporate an uncommon metal to your space this year, consider adding rose quartz, the Pantone Color of the Year. Rose quartz works great when used in smaller touches, and pairs perfectly with both gold and silver. Regardless of the metallics you decorate with, all look great in a room with the Optional Solutions pattern from the Dabbieri Collection, available in 40 varying colors.

Which metallics would you bring into your home decor?

Designer Spotlight: Nicole Zeigler

Founded in 2008 by Nicole Zeigler, is enzy design, a full-service interior design firm serving Salt Lake City, Park City, and surrounding areas. With over 15 years of industry experience, a BA in Interior Design, and NCIDQ certification, Nicole is also a proud ambassador of the International Design Guild, and comes to us from her local IDG showroom Foremost Interiors.

Nicole, who is inspired by the impact our surroundings have on our lives, offers Full-Service Interior Design, with a specialty in Kitchen & Bathroom Design and Remodeling. Her colleague Lacy adds her specialty in New Construction and Furniture/Accessories to the team. Together, they create beautiful and functional spaces that enhance their clients’ lives.

For more information on enzy design and to view their full portfolio, visit: http://www.enzydesign.com/

Why Oversized is Better

When it comes to interior design, the key is to give your guests something to talk about, and what better way to do that than with oversized statement art. An oversized piece is ideal in large, open spaces without a lot going on in the room. For a piece that is exploding with color, choose to display it in a room with clean walls so all of the focus is on the art.

Finding the Perfect Fit

Finding the perfect piece of oversized art can be a big feat, but it's just as important to make sure that it goes with the decor and colors that are a mainstay in the room that you'll be showcasing the artwork in!

Make a Statement

Statement art works great in a room with incredible architecture, whether it's in the design of the room itself, or above a piece of furniture, such as a fireplace or a decorative table.


(Photo Credit: IDG Featured Designer Mark Brunetz)

Don't be afraid to think outside of the box when it comes to artwork. What you consider to be a work of art might be different from your neighbor, but remember, this is your home. Large mirrors can double as both a mirror and a beautiful piece of art, so go ahead and turn that mirror into your room's statement piece!

(Photo Credit: IDG Featured Designer Jane Bell)

How would you incorporate oversized art into your home decor?