The kitchen is one of the most essential spaces in any household. A place where meals are made, family time is spent and memories are created. Appropriately deemed the “heart of the home,” the design of this space is crucial, especially to those who like to entertain.
“Kitchens and baths are becoming more than the task-oriented spaces they have been in the past. Today, kitchens are family spaces where family members want to hang out and entertain,” explained Feras Irikat, director of design at Lunada Bay Tile in Harbor City, CA. “These spaces are becoming more social gathering spaces where people are building relationships. Bathrooms are equally as important and are becoming more spa-like spaces where people can take personal time for themselves. When it comes to both spaces, most professionals have seen brighter, bolder colors being used on traditional tile formats, as well as natural-inspired materials.”