Nothing dates a home quite like the kitchen. In fact, if you lived in the suburbs your exact age can basically be calculated by the type and color of countertops you grew up with. (We had an off-white formica, so you do the math.) Fortunately, these days we’re seeing more options when it comes to keeping a kitchen current. While this decade is bound to be remembered for basics like subway tile and Carrara marble, there are plenty of fun directions to chose from when it comes to current kitchen design. Some of my favorite new trends are the ones that draw from a rustic, pastoral perspective (think more freestanding furniture, fewer built-in cabinets and shelves.) I’ve rounded up seven of my favorite fresh new trends below. Scroll down to start designing your dream kitchen now!
photo by sky mcalpine for cup of jo
plaster walls
photo via linakwon
free standing cabinets
photo via elle decor
the color green
photo by jane beiles for the new york times
open pantries
photo via home depot
built in butcher blocks
photo via elle decor uk
basket pendant shades
photo by studio mcgee
non-standard sized fridges (we’re especially loving the tall and skinny ones!)
