Styles Trends

Something much cozier is replacing it.

One of the most interesting home kitchens I’ve ever seen combined aspects of Americana and Greek styles. It was in Illinois and I had never seen anything like it. The kitchen had carved wood valances around a fake shingled roof, all accented by regal Greek columns that you might find in a fast-casual gyro shop. I was house hunting at the time and ultimately passed on this spectacular piece of property with this, let’s just say, unique kitchen.

They’re so essential.

Ah, the ’80s: A time when design trends were over-the-top, and everything was glamorous. Black marble. Bright brass. Glass blocks. Whether it was a penthouse in New York or a suburban home on a cul-de-sac in Nebraska, the design style was big and bold. There’s no doubt that the design trends that followed were a reaction to this era; by the early 2000s, neutral stone-look tile and soft brushed nickel took over.