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TRENDS
Jane admits that in her own discovery of selfidentity,
there were moments she allowed her true
self to show up and applies that when it comes to
her clients and choosing their color palette.
" I encourage them to truly connect to who they
are, so I'm able to actually see their personality and
tastes in those moments and then select a palette
that refl ects their essence, " she added.
A home's resale value used to be the number
one priority when undergoing a kitchen or bath
renovation, but consumers are beginning to pay
more attention to their own tastes and needs.
" We are seeing a shift in concerns about resale
value and the need to remove color when
selling a home, " said Van Allen. " Tasteful and
well-placed color enhances and increases a home's
value. Taking priority over the fear of using color
is the desire to take some risks to really make it
your own personal space for as long as you will be
in the home. "
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Kennedy says she is getting a lot of muted aqua
and green requests that will continue this year
in the kitchen, while Jane expects an " about face "
from creamy whites to darker tones in the black
and gray families. Van Allen thinks we will see an
increase in color overall in kitchens and less of the
" white-out, " including blues and greens, as well as
medium to light wood tones. On the other hand,
Liston-Jones says she is still seeing a lot of classic
white in St. Louis.
" White kitchens allow clients to incorporate
personality with those fun touches of color and
options to easily make changes to update the space
over the years, " she added. " We are seeing whiteon-white-on-white
kitchens trending out, but not
white cabinets with a bold countertop, fun backsplash
and a unique light fi xture. Th ere are tips and
tricks we can do as designers to help clients move
away from the 'traditional white kitchen' and bring
theirs into the 21st century. "
For bathroom, the consensus is all over the map
with warm, golden tones; soft blushes; and classic
whites and neutrals. Matte black and brushed
brass are popular plumbing fi nishes as we move
into 2022.
" Th e desire for personalization is where the
opportunity for color lies, " said Van Allen. " Consumers
want to use it to improve their state of
mind and provide that sense of connection. Th ey
want to put a personal stamp on their home and
share their tastes. Color can be used dramatically
or subtly, and homeowners are embracing
its power. "
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