Matte is having a moment — as is the statement faucet. See what else is blowing up in bath and kitchen design trends this year for some affordable style inspo whether you’re looking to renovate or simply refresh these all-important rooms.

1. Easy Ways to Remodel and Upgrade Your Kitchen and Bath
People are spending more time in their homes, which is motivating them to upgrade with intention (not just to cross a project off the to-do list). But just because they may want to level up, doesn’t mean they want to break the bank. So, quick and easy solutions sometimes win out over total overhauls. For example, instead of installing entirely new cabinetry, homeowners may switch out their faucets, or add new drawer pulls, for a quick refresh to the kitchen or bathroom. 

2. Faucet Finishes: Welcome Matte
Shiny metals have been a mainstay of kitchen and bathrooms for a while — particularly stainless steel and brushed or satin nickel. But for a more modern twist, look to matte black finishes. Not only does this finish add simple elegance to a room, it also matches with every color scheme.

3. Eye-catching Bar and Laundry Faucets
Faucets and sinks are getting top billing when it comes to kitchen and bath design. Similar to furniture and appliances, these wet areas are also making definitive style statements as part of the overall look of the room — in addition to being functional, of course. 

4. Mixed Metal Faucets
This year’s faucet trends are so not about being matchy-matchy—especially when it comes to your metal fixtures. Contrast is king now. Consider choosing nickel knobs, then going with a matte black or shiny silver faucet, for example. And keep in mind that even if your kitchen or bathroom incorporates materials like wood and marble, mixed metals can do wonders to highlight and enhance these textures. 

5. In living color
Unexpected paint color pairings, or even accent walls are breathing new life into the more minimalist kitchen and bathrooms of seasons past. Since color can be a commitment, start small, perhaps choosing a bold hue for one wall or a few appliances. And remember, brushed metal and matte-finish faucets can provide the perfect balance to vivid shades elsewhere in the kitchen and bathroom.