Top Bathroom Tile Trends For 2019
When you want to update your bathroom, the materials you use can have a huge impact. Bathroom tile trends for 2019 are bold in color and design, and don't fade into the backdrop of your bathroom. If you love color and new designs, 2019 is your year to change the look and feel of your bathroom. From long, sleek subway tiles to geometric patterns and shapes, bathroom tiles design is taking a big step forward. Tiles are versatile, and using one of the top bathroom flooring trends is going to make a statement.
Geometric Shapes for Your Bathroom Floor
You don't have to stick with squares or rectangles when it comes to your bathroom tile design. One of the new bathroom flooring trends for 2019 is to choose large or small hexagon shapes for your bathroom floor instead of squares. In some styles, the larger your hexagon shapes are the better, but designers understand that some spaces just can’t handle large tiles. For smaller spaces, go with smaller hexagons to get a similar look.
The Fish Scale Tile
While fish scale tiles first came into popularity in 2016, the trend shows no signs of slowing down. Whether you want to use a bright, bold color for your fish scale tiles or a more neutral tone, this unique shape gives your bathroom a variety of design possibilities. You can choose a small fish scale tile for intricate work, or go with a large, oversized fish scale tile to complete the look of your bathroom.
Bright Colors For Your Bathroom Tile Floor
If you love color, then you are going to love this popular bathroom tile trend. You no longer have to go with black and white, or neutral colors that blend into your design. Bright colored floors are a design trend for 2019, and the bathroom floor is going to make a statement. Just make sure that you go with a color you love, as good ceramic tiles have a long life span.
Patterned Tiles in Bathroom Tile Trends
There are so many types of patterns to choose from, and now you don't have to pick just one. Popular bathroom tile ideas now incorporate a variety of tile designs, all on the same floor. As long as the colors go together, or you opt for black and white designs, you can create a unique bathroom floor using patterned tiles that aren't identical.
Earthy Tones Are Also Trending This Year
Loud or bright colors just not your favorite thing? While bright colors are popular bathroom tile ideas, another way to go with a contemporary design is to use earth tones in your bathroom. Consider the use of deep brown that adds to the neutral flavor of a room. Tiles are expected to be more matte finish this year and not as glossy. With an earth toned bathroom, you have infinite options for decor.
Consider some of the top bathroom flooring trends this year when you design your bathroom. Design options include:
- geometric or honeycomb shapes to add flair to the design.
- fish scale tiles in a variety of colors.
- bright colored tiles that bring creativity to your bathroom.
- patterned tiles that aren't all the same.
- earthy tones for a neutral looking space.
When you are ready to discuss popular bathroom tile ideas and remodel your bathroom, RWC Windows, Door & More is ready to sit down and plan to make your dreams a reality. If you live in West Caldwell, New Jersey, or the surround area, contact us today by filling out our online form or calling us at 973-227-7123.
Everything You Need To Know About The Kitchen Open Shelving Trend
Open shelving has become a popular kitchen design trend in remodeling. The concept allows you to keep your most used items within easy reach or conveniently store everyday cookware. There are no fast rules on how to use your open shelving display. Cookbooks, everyday dishes, elegant stemware, spices, herb plants, delicate China, and unique kitchen decor are all made more special when neatly arranged in the open - on sturdy shelves without framing or a door. A few types of open shelving styles include:
Floating Shelves - feature hidden support braces; shelves look as if they are floating on the wall
Hanging Shelves - will hang by rope or other method attached to ceiling supports
Divider Shelves - are mounted between the ceiling and a lower surface
Freestanding Shelves - glass, wood, and metal shelf systems purchased as a unit
Cubby Shelves - small shelves recessed into the wall or corner mounted units
The Kitchen Open Shelving Trend
History of Open Shelving
Open shelving is not a new concept. Before cabinetry was made affordable, kitchens made room for items wherever there was empty space. A shelf or two could be placed over the kitchen sink and along the walls for quick access to pots, pans, and dishes. Prior to the 1920s, large and small homes would have a small area set off from the kitchen to serve as a food pantry. Rows of open shelves would hold canned or jarred fruits and vegetables along with bags of stock items, such as flour and sugar.
Mid-century homes, dating from 1930 to 1960, also saw a rise in kitchens with hanging open shelves. This is where pots and pans were stored for easy access, and often also as a display of the cook's pride and joy. Today, open shelves are making a dramatic comeback with open shelves being used in many different ways to keep the kitchen space open and airy.
Open Shelving Display Styles
Open Shelving as a Divider - Open shelves can be mounted above a kitchen breakfast bar to act as both a room divider and storage space. After children have left the home, some homeowners repurpose the breakfast bar to serve as a display area for exquisite serving ware which is often oversized and hard to place in standard cabinets.
Kitchen Minimalist Decor - The modern kitchen is efficient and streamlined. Heavy, closed cabinets stuffed to the brim are the opposite of everything associated with a minimalist decor. If you are upgrading your kitchen to a modern decor, keep closed cabinets below countertop height and consider replacing above cabinet storage space with open shelving.
Reduce Clutter - Open shelves will likely force you to purge your kitchen, or at least find unique ways to store those kitchen items that are rarely used. Let's face it, it is much easier to keep years of accumulated kitchen items if they are hidden away in closed cabinets. Open shelving is one way to reduce kitchen clutter and keep only those things that are truly useful or beautiful - and put them on display for a creative solution to drab kitchens.
Hanging Heavy Duty Open Shelves
For kitchen renovations, you will find many big box products for open kitchen shelving, but beware of installing these shelves yourself. If they are not properly installed and attached to a wall stud or beam, the cantilever weight can bring down the entire shelf and rip the drywall out in the process.
The point of attachment for open shelving must be accurately spaced and absolutely level, for obvious reasons. The right type of anchoring bolts must be used to prevent the shelves from pulling away with increased weight. It’s best to have a professional install these shelves to preserve what is placed on them and protect the integrity of your kitchen walls and ceiling.
Takeaways
- Open shelves are perfect for storing extra pots and pans, displaying your treasured kitchen gourmet items, or creating an attractive spice display
- Open shelves can be an artistic way to decorate and stay organized
- Kitchens with open shelves are brighter and lighter
RWC provides bathroom and kitchen remodeling, including design along with door installation and window replacement to homeowners in northern New Jersey. Contact us today to start planning your project.
How To Brighten Your Home in The Winter
If you've been wondering how to brighten up a room, it’s smart to first look at the reason why certain areas in your home seem so dark. The most obvious is that the room is not getting much natural light, which could be due to a lack of windows or the house's orientation to the sun.
Also consider your decorating choices. Darker colored wood flooring, dark upholstery, and dark paint colors can all prevent light entering the room from being reflected. Dark surfaces absorb light and fool the eye, making a room feel smaller and darker than you would like.
Ways to Brighten Up A Room
Add Windows and a Skylight
Your first tactic to a dark room is to let the light in! Install an additional window or two, change to a different window style, or if possible add a skylight that filters in sunlight from dawn to dusk. If it is a dark living room or dining room, consider adding a plate-glass picture window for maximum light infiltration. A dark entryway can be accentuated with an accent window above the door.
Kitchens, bathrooms, and upper level bedrooms that seem dark can be instantly brightened by adding a skylight. Work with a professional contractor that specializes in window replacements when installing a skylight, to prevent poor quality workmanship that could lead to water invading your home.
Redecorate With Light Colors
Dark colors absorb light, while light colors will reflect light and make a room seem brighter. You may love the warmth and charm of natural wood furnishings, but dark woods like cherry and mahogany can make a space seem gloomy and ill-lit. Add light colors with linen tablecloths, sheer window coverings, and well-placed mirrors to effectively reflect the outdoor light.
Consider a colorful rug to liven up a dark space. Even chairs or sofas without arms can fool the eye into thinking the room is brighter. Repainting the ceiling and walls with colors that are bright yet muted is the best way to redecorate with light colors. The 2019 Pantone Color Chart is opening up design ideas with many new and lovely colors to brighten your home, such as Living Coral.
Install Brighter Light Fixtures
Make sure your home incorporates some light fixtures with LED lighting. LED light is brighter and crisper than traditional incandescent bulbs - which should only be used when you desire a softer glow in your living spaces. You will also save a lot of energy, as a 12 watt LED bulb gives off the same brightness as a 60 watt incandescent bulb.
Adding new technology light fixtures will add increased overall light, but it can also improve task and ambient lighting.
- Recessed Lighting - general kitchen and dining lighting
- Pendants - task lighting for islands or cubby areas
- Chandeliers - a touch of elegance to dining areas
- Track Lighting - to provide ambient task or accent light
- Fluorescent Fixtures - bright whole-room illumination
- Under Cabinet Lights - task lighting where you need it
Bring Greenery Inside
There are many ways to add greenery in your home besides potted plants near a window. You can add a mantle dressed with greenery, hang low-maintenance succulents, or add floating greenery in a beautiful bowl of water placed on a table. Take the time to grab a bunch of fresh flowers from the grocery store each week to brighten a darker entryway or dining room.
If you don't have house plants, certainly adding a few large plants in sunny locations will balance a room with fullness and light. An empty corner makes the perfect home for a fig tree or palm.
Add Glass Exterior Doors
Solid glass doors are the newest trend to opening the home. You will find many sleek options; some even use tempered glass for increased safety, with polished edges milled flat to prevent accidental snags. An etched glass design can add a dramatic style statement to any home.
Also consider adding sliding glass doors to the back of the home, and replace some interior doors with French doors to allow uninterrupted light infiltration throughout the entire house.
Takeaways
- Replace dark colored paints and furnishing with lighter choices.
- Add accent windows above doors or a skylight for more natural lighting.
- A picture window is an exceptional way to flood a room with light.
RWC Windows, Doors & More provides bathroom and kitchen remodeling, including design, along with door installation and window replacement to homeowners in northern New Jersey.
5 Unique Front Door Color Ideas For 2019
One of the fastest ways to increase your home's curb appeal is to replace the front door with a new style -- especially one that highlights one of many trending front door paint colors for 2019. Your front door is the first thing people see when looking at your home. So, why not make a good first impression? This is easy to do through exterior door colors that either complement or contrast your home's finish. Consider the famous front door of 10 Downing Street, where the Prime Minister of Britain resides. This iconic black door is a classic example of Georgian architecture, and features a six-panel design constructed from black oak. You may not be the Prime Minister, but your home can have a cool front door color that can also stand out. Try one of these 5 unique front door colors for 2019.
Tips for Front Door Color
While thinking about how to pick a front door color, you should consider what type of personality you want your home to portray. Yes, homes have a personality; it is often reflected in the textures, colors, and style designs of both exterior architecture and interior furnishings. Of course, all of these things are a reflection of the designer or homeowner's personality. When choosing between different unique paint colors, take some advice from Better Homes and Gardens:
- Do speak to your home's style
- Do consider your surroundings
- Don't be afraid of color
- Don't neglect your screen or storm door
- Don't ignore the trim
And for the timid at heart, sticking with the classic, unpainted, wooden door is a classic and beautiful option. While there are no steadfast rules, the best front door colors will make a strong statement, reflect your personality, and either blend with the home's overall exterior color or purposely contrast it.
5 Unique 2019 Front Door Color Ideas
Fiery reds and deep blues - To make a bold color statement with an exterior door, choose colors that are surprising and strong. Colors like fire-engine red and brighter salmon tones will surely stand out. For a more electric hue, consider a rich and deep blue. Blue tones will especially work for homes that have frontal foliage, and they can create a nice contrast to a white home.
Soft grey or yellow palettes - A front door with one of these muted and flowing colors radiates cheer and warmth, making your home seem more inviting. This is particularly true for a home that is a very dark shade, such as Hunter Green. If your home is white, combining a simple, soft grey door adds a velvety softness and a very charming bit of detail.
Woodland colors - For a lived-in sense of comfort, choose a Woodland color for your front door to set your home apart from the rest. Mossy greens, warm shades of brown or rich espresso colors are perfect for homes that already have a brighter color paint. These rich colors from nature are best when balanced with complementary shades for a truly unique home color combination.
Cool corals and golden limes - If you are replacing the front door of a Craftsman style home or a cottage or a coastal home, brighten it with a modern, upbeat color that is also calm and soothing. Cool corals and limes with a gold undertone will give your home a tropical cheer, while also adding warmth and stimulation. When paired with the right landscape, these color palettes are truly designer-worthy.
New 2019 earthy tones - There is a place in 2019 still reserved for the classic deep mahogany front door. Or, you can leave your wooden door with a natural stain and accent the trim with a new color, such as sand. Earthy tones in 2019 include include warmer taupes, mars red, blueprint, elephant skin and kindling.
Takeaways
- Make a bold front door color statement with rich red and deep blues.
- Contrast a darker home with a soft, muted color such as grey.
- Earthy tones and Woodland colors add an inviting, natural element.
- Corals and limes can enhance a Craftsman style, cottage or coastal home.
- Don't be afraid of color for door decoration - contrasting can be great! - but also consider your surroundings.
To learn more of the best front door colors for 2019 and for all your exterior front door needs, contact RWC Windows, Doors & More. We provide bathroom and kitchen remodeling services including design along with door installation and window replacement to homeowners in northern New Jersey.