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PDI provides style, convenience, and bold finishes, mixed textures

When it comes to today’s kitchens, the opportunity to add your personal style and flair is there like never before. Long gone are the days of the standard kitchen with pale walls and white appliances. You are seeing the use of mixed textures, bold colors and untraditional finishes popping up everywhere—in plumbing and lighting fixtures, as well as appliances. A few noteworthy kitchen trends that we’d like to highlight are the usage of farmhouse style elements, products that make cooking a breeze, and finishes that really take things up a notch.           Farmhouse Style Elements Natural …

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Bathroom Trends

Today’s bathrooms are the space offering homeowners the best opportunity to combine design with functionality. Large spa-like master baths with large multi-head walk-in showers and double vanities continue to be popular, while powder rooms allow home decorators to flex their design muscles. According to Allison O’Keefe of Cambria, “bathrooms have been spa-inspired—sprawling and luxurious—for several years, and that trend is not changing.” Color is also key, and tile in specialty designs creates a designer look with unique and functional finishes. One trend for many large master baths isinclusion of a large shower in preference to a bathtub, according to Bohnne …

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natural stone/quartz design trends

While granite and marble remain popular among homeowners, it’s hard to deny that quartz materials have been making inroads in the countertop market. “Quartz is being chosen over natural stone because the look of stone can achieved, but with greater durability,” says Shaun Doughtery of SDI. “A great example is the look of marble in the kitchen. Marble was a popular choice for the kitchen but people have been hesitant to choose it due to staining, chipping, and the softness of stone. It wasn’t holding up. Quartz companies are replicating the look of marble for less money. Their countertops are …

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