Gray Scale
It's no surprise that predominantly white kitchens enjoy enduring popularity. As Maykut says, "It's a timeless look that never goes out of style." Yet recent years have witnessed the emergence of another scene-setting neutral: gray. But while homeowners appreciate the simplicity and refinement of gray, its use hasn't extended much beyond living areas. 2017 may just be the year that gray finally "finds its way into the kitchen," Maykut predicts. Of course, gray spans a spectrum from subtle off-white to deep, rich charcoal. Though crisp and cool grays have dominated recently, Makyut anticipates "warm and natural" purple- or green-tinged shades to lead the way over the course of the coming year.
Tuxedo Cabinetry
根据Maykut的说法，厨房设计通常遵守一组“不成文规则”。最新情况是，房主已经开始选择并选择要遵循哪些约定和要忽略的约定。几十年来，上柜和下柜都可以共享相同的样式和饰面。但是在2017年，Maykut预计，房主数量增加，以更加多样化，较少的均匀方法，上下机柜相互补充而不严格匹配。Maykut承认，所谓的“ Tuxedo橱柜”并不适合所有人，但是对于某些两色调的，分层的外观对冲，针对单调的统一性某些橱柜项目。
Attention-Grabbing Tile
Highly affordable and endlessly versatile, subway tile has waxed and waned in popularity over the course of its long, meandering history. But with enthusiasm for the material having reached a "fever pitch" in 2016, Maykut thinks 2017 may see popular taste swing in a dramatically new direction. In fact, according to Maykut, homeowners may start seeking out "the polar opposite"—that is, colorfully patterned tile, especially in non-rectangular shapes. Employed sparingly, perhaps as a backsplash or flooring accent, graphic and geometric-patterned porcelain tile offers, as Maykut puts it, "yet another creative way for homeowners to put a personal stamp on the room where they spend the most time."
Mixed Metals
Conventional wisdom holds that to achieve a satisfying look in the kitchen, you must choose one type of metal and stick with it, ensuring consistency across appliances, cabinet hardware, plumbing fixtures, and lighting. Lately, though, Maykut notices homeowners eschewing the "matchy-matchy" philosophy of kitchen design in favor of a comparatively freewheeling, "anything goes" brand of style. In 2017, matte black may join copper, brass, and rose gold on the list of the most popular choices among metals, but above all, according to Maykut, "You're going to see mixes of different metals being used," in part to foster an intentionally dressed-down, casual atmosphere in the kitchen.
开放搁置
注意，极简主义者！如果您的梦想中的厨房只包含必需品，只有必需品，仅此而已，这可能是您的趋势。通常，房主试图通过用橱柜为整个厨房用衬砌整个厨房来充分利用每一英寸。如果您有一个充满人的房子，那是有道理的，但是正如Maykut指出的那样，“并非每个人都需要所有的存储空间”和“并不是每个人都喜欢墙壁到墙壁橱柜的外观。”在这种情况下，尤其是在较小的厨房中，Maykut预测，2017年将通过安装开放式货架来代替壁挂式橱柜鞋面，从而在功能和美学之间找到更多的房主在功能和美学之间找到更多的房主。
大量技术
Technology seems poised to transform pretty much everything, including the kitchen. Of course, we've been living in the digital era for decades, but according to Maykut, "we've only seen the beginning" when it comes to the seamless integration of technology into the home. A few years ago, Maykut remembers, "people were certainly aware" of the latest and greatest gadgets—things like ovens that could be operated remotely and refrigerators that could track inventory. For the time being, sales of Wi-Fi-enabled appliances still comprise only a sliver of the total market, but 2017 may prove to be a turning point. Maykut says, "This may be the year when all that changes" and the novel becomes the norm.
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