9 trends for your kitchen and bath

Form Meets Function

Elkay’s innovative Dart Canyon™stainless steel farmhouse sink is a beautiful blend of function and style. The ADA-compliant, one-of-a-kind design features a built-in work shelf to hold sponges and other utensils, a nine-inch-deep bowl for stacking dishes or filling pots, and optional accessories for easy meal prep. www.elkay.com

Texture Meets Design

New countertop materials blend the visual and the tactile in one stunning package. Cambria’s new Satin Ridge™finish, LEABRIDGE™, features gradations of cool white and warm honey with textured ridges on the borders, creating a look reminiscent of salt flats. www.cambriausa.com

Fresh and Clean

Damp towels are breeding grounds for mold and foul odors. Heated towel racks created by local company Amba Products keep towels fresh and dry. The racks are available in a range of sizes and finishes to fit any décor and come with handy accessories such as programmable timers. www.ambaproducts.com

Natural Beauty

The use of natural elements and textures adds interest to otherwise mundane everyday objects. Available in blue or white agate, the Cordero cabinet knob blends indoor utility with outdoor beauty. Each piece is uniquely designed with an irregular shape, guaranteeing no two are exactly alike. www.build.com

Work-Life Balance

Gone is the traditional kitchen island whose main function was serving as an oversized cutting board. This multifunctional piece from German Kitchen Center features clean lines and integrates low tables, perfect for working from home or doing schoolwork without having to sequester in an office. www.germankitchencenter.com

Shower Power

Bring the tropical trend to your bath with bamboo. Kucera’s environmentally-friendly bamboo hand shower with four body-spray nozzles adds an elegant touch to any bathroom. Thermostatic technology maintains a constant temperature, eliminating unexpected bursts of hot or cold water. www.build.com

Champagne Tastes

If porcelain conjures up images of vintage dolls and jewelry dishes, prepare to be pleasantly surprised. The marbled walls of this striking floor-to-ceiling walk-in shower are just that, porcelain. Through the magic of technology, this inexpensive material can transform into a modern marble look-alike for a fraction of the cost. www.constructionresourcesusa.com

A Perfect Match

With kitchens being a focal point of home design, the utilitarian vent hood has slowly evolved from a ubiquitous silver metal fan to a centerpiece. Becky Costa of Top Shop Stone says the latest trend is matching the hood material to counters and backsplash like this Calacatta Ouro Porcelain for a seamless look. www.topshopstone.com

Fit for a King

MTI Baths’ new Bowie tub is an architectural addition to any bathroom with its unique pleated exterior. Each tub is made-to-order and handcrafted from MTI’s signature SculptureStone^® material, a mostly organic mixture of ground natural minerals and resins with the look and feel of molded stone.
www.mtibaths.com