What makes a house more than just a home are the touches of personality and the details that make it truly unique. There are endless design options and the ability to endlessly personalize your home is the best reflection you can add of your own personal taste and style.

The kitchen is the heart of the home, it is the most used room in the house: it is where the family gathers in the morning for breakfast or where friends come for coffee and conversation, and despite its practical function. The main trends in the kitchen today revolve around thinking of it as a center and a place where your touches of personality can be seen more openly. We see this most commonly in kitchen backsplash today with the endless product options. becoming the number one use for the kitchen, the kitchen backsplash and it’s easy to see why. Beautiful, bold, or subtle, as well as functional and easy to clean, 3×6″ subterranean tile is by far the most popular choice this decade.

The trend in the bathroom is to create a spa-like haven for retreat and relaxation. The use of subtle colors and tones, glass and natural stone play a huge role in this relaxing retreat.

A media rich society is empowering consumers with images and styles and now more than ever consumers are up to date with current trends and the latest styles. Designing products within specific categories is of great help to consumers. While certain kitchen and bath trends are in and out of style before you can say “remodel,” there are certain classic styles that will always remain popular. Consumers are more informed than ever and know that it’s not just about choosing the most popular style, but also a style that fits their lifestyle.

As people continually change to define their perfect rooms by using components from different trends, today’s manufacturers are designing products that fit into various style categories. With a multitude of options in style and design, form and function, homeowners can choose a look that is not only a personal reflection of their sense of style, but an extension of their lifestyle.