“It’s been the unquestionable “it” color for nearly a decade. Until suddenly, it wasn’t.
Not second place, either, but third.
White kitchens have dominated Pinterest feeds and HGTV shows for roughly 10 years—as well as MasterBrand Cabinets’s annual survey of 1,100-plus designers and home experts. The light, bright and airy vibe seemed to be holding strong, even as tastes shifted toward moodier colors in bedrooms and living rooms, and sanded beiges started to replace “millennial gray” as the go-to neutral for every surface in between.
But, if you look closely at the design landscape, the shift has been a few years coming; it’s only now that it seems to have hit a fever pitch, engulfing the mainstream. Warm, earthy tones and oceanic blues and forest greens started popping up in kitchens featured in interior design magazines. Navy cabinets with gleaming gold hardware became the backdrop of every major influencer dancing—or showing how they make their famous hot cocoa bombs—on TikTok.”
“At age 69, I was a “silver sneaker” poster child – fit and healthy, living on my own, fiercely independent and proud of it. Ironically, my main fitness exercise, avid fast walking along the Twin Cities’ marvelous trails, system of lakes, and Mississippi River paths, contributed to significant wear and tear on my hips.
“Many areas of your kitchen are high-contact surfaces that require regular cleaning, as well as periodic deep cleaning. You might first think of the refrigerator or countertop as the most frequently touched spots, but your kitchen cabinets’ knobs and pulls are handled quite a bit, as well. “Cabinet knobs can become a hub of grime and bacteria, so regular cleaning is important,” says Kathy Cohoon, the director of franchise operations at Two Maids & A Mop. Cleaning these pieces, however, requires some care; be sure to avoid formulas laden with acidic extracts or gritty abrasives. “We don’t recommend harsh abrasives on any kitchen surfaces, including hardware or cabinetry. Mild soap and water will do the trick for removing any build-up beyond dust,” explains Stephanie Pierce, the director of design and trends at MasterBrand Cabinets. Here, find out how to clean this hardware, according to cleaning and home experts.”
“So many DIY kits, tips, and tricks seem like a great idea when we see them in our social media feeds. But in the hands of a novice, such projects can go badly awry, look unfinished, or be abandoned altogether if the homeowner runs out of steam.”
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