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is moving toward the natural look and feel of stone .
• Patterned tiles : Ceramics are enhancing bathroom floors , accent walls , and shower stalls with geometric designs and woodlike patterns . These tiles are adding a decorative touch to a room that doesn ’ t often get much decorating love .
Kitchen
Although homes are trending smaller , kitchens are getting bigger and becoming the preferred gathering point for families . Formal dining room walls are being blown out to create an extension to the kitchen . These larger areas allow for more creative freedom when choosing dining sets , appliances , and countertops . Customization in this room of the house is key . Love to cook ? Add specific features that enhance your cooking experience , such as pot-filler faucets above the stove or double ovens for twice the cooking power . Not quite a chef ? Create an inviting space for guests to gather around with decorative pops of color added by useful appliances that make cooking a breeze .
• Mix and match : Gone are the days of matching appliances . A variety of companies are now offering new color lines of large appliances to mix and match for a trendy look . Matte finishes
are an alternative to stainless steel , boasting a fingerprint-free surface that provides a sleek look . Two-toned cabinets are also sticking , bringing in similar hues while adding interest to the space .
• Quartz and high-end laminate : Granite is making an exit as the most popular countertop with a durable , fresh-looking competitor taking its place in the ranking : quartz . Quartz is harder than granite and not porous , making it nearly

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