1. 2011
AND BEYOND
S A N D R A L U T T C H E N S - VA N A L L E N , C K D
DIRECTOR, INSPIRED LEARNING, MASTERBRAND CABINETS
Inc.

2. Kitchen Style Trends
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3. Transitional
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Less is more
In Between Classic &
Modern
Sleek, clean lines
Fewer & simpler
mouldings
Lasting & subtle,
but personalized with
the right accents &

4.
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Better Safe
than Sorry
Classic,
Timeless
feature
Customization
Something
unique to
make it their
own

5. Modern Farmhouse
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Modern Farmhouse
Kohler increased the number of farmhouse sinks in their
assortment, indicating that this look is spreading fast

6. Mid-­Century Modern
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Emerging in Furniture & Cabinetry
This Modern Design originated in the mid-20th Century, 1933-1965
Look for its popularity to be in full swing in 2013

7. Craftsman
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Door Styles
Flat panel doors with applied mouldings
The timeless look of Craftsman/Shaker-style doors
continues to hold strong
o Ease of Maintenance
Popular variations
Wider stiles & rails
Different species or finish
on the center panel

8. Kitchen Style Trends
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Open shelving

9. Kitchen Species Trends
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Cherry, Maple & Oak are main stays
Alder Increasing
Quartersawn Oak,
Red Birch & Walnut
High End Market
Exotic woods-Burl,
Mahogany
Horizontal Grain
Gloss finishes

10. Counters & Backsplash
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of mixed counter
surfaces
Variable thicknesses
Granite continues to be
the most popular followed
closely by quartz
Backsplashes
Ceramic or porcelain tile &
glass
A lower, less conspicuous
Warm earth tones

11. Flooring
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Ceramic, porcelain & natural stone tile
Hardwood starting to dominate
Shown at IBS:
Oak, Ash, Elm & Heart Pine
Some exotics
Plus reclaimed lumber that has been
submerged in the Great Lakes Area
Distressed-Hand scraped, rolled edges
& wider planks
New Colors-Gray, Charcoal, Bone
Cork