According to Professional Remodeler, these are the top kitchen and bathroom trends for 2014:
Top 8 Kitchen Trends:
1. Open kitchen design
2. Kitchen lighting
3. Countertop material, black color
4. Refaced kitchen cabinets
5. Apron/farmhouse sinks
6. Appliance finishes
7. Kitchen islands
8. Floating shelves
#3 According to Houzz, 94 percent of homeowners planning a kitchen remodel also plan to change their countertops and with that, Zillow Digs says black granite or quartz counters with a honed or leather finish are going to be more popular this year.
Top 8 Bathroom Trends:
1. The bathroom spa experience
2. Stand-alone tubs
3. Radiant heating
4. Multigenerational design
5. High-quality faucets
6. Diverse color palates
7. Freestanding and hovering vanities and cabinets
8. Natural stone and custom tile
#8 Using the same natural stone for multiple features of the bathroom including countertops, walls, and floors is one trend contributing to the open design of a bathroom. The idea behind this is that it makes the bathroom feel like one continuous space.