I'll have to admit to having a crush on both Property Brothers and wanting to adopt the Rehab Addict! And there's no doubt about it, HGTV has developed many programs that are trend setters for viewers who watch for ideas to apply to their own homes.
And here's the thing.
They do show you the latest "trends" in home and kitchen design. In fact, I think they are in many ways helping to create these trends. Keep in mind, however, that many trends are very short lived. Here are some that I have to wonder about, especially with kitchens:
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Open Concept: I like this in theory. When you have dinner guests, you don't feel isolated, and parents can keep an eye on the young ones while preparing meals. I can see the benefits of having a kitchen open to a large family room, but I'd prefer to keep my messy cooking habits out of sight of a more formal living or dining room. Not sure how long totally open, combined living spaces with be the rage. -
Back Splashes: Small tiles in 50 shades of brown
started showing up in many new kitchens a couple of years ago, and I'm finding that my own buyers hate them. If you are installing a back splash, you might go for a more classic look - fifty shades of gray (Carrera marble maybe) or solid colors, using larger subway tiles. - Marble Kitchen Counters: no doubt about it. Marble, especially gray Carrera marble, is gorgeous in a kitchen - until you start to prepare meals on it. It is very soft and easily damaged. If you like the look, I'd suggest a white or gray quartz counter with gray marble used for accents, like back splashes.
- Flooring: Wood and wood-looking products are showing up in colors like gray, and they are being "scraped" to look distressed. Then there ere are products like cork and bamboo that, while being green, may not stand up well to normal wear and tear. Also, many of the engineered products have top coats that are extremely thin, while others are well-made with top layers that will withstand Labradoodle paws racing around the house. If you choose trendy for your floors , you could get sick of them, and you may have to replace them when it's time to sell. Flooring throughout your home is a huge investment, and I would stick to classic materials that are well-crafted.
As with clothing and hair styles, home style and decor comes and goes. Having a trendy house isn't like having a trendy haircut or wardrobe. Clothes are easy to give away and replace and hair will grow back no matter what you do to it. But the design choices for your home had best be able to stand the test of time - a pretty long time.
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