From bold finishes to smart fixtures, 2020 has brought exciting updates to kitchen and bathroom design. Homeowners and contractors alike are looking for ways to combine style, functionality, and modern technology in these essential spaces. In this guide, we’ll explore the top trends shaping kitchens and baths this year, from mixed materials and sleek faucets to innovative storage solutions and smart home upgrades. Whether you’re planning a remodel or just looking for inspiration, these trends can help you create spaces that are both beautiful and practical.
Design Trends in 2020
Split Finishes
Split finishes are becoming very popular in everything from bathroom and kitchen plumbing fixtures and appliances to door and cabinet hardware. We've heard ear-to-ear smiles when we present combination black and gold finishes to our clients over the phone.
One of our most popular and favorite product we sell that has a combination black and gold finishes is the Brizo Litze SmartTouch Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet with Square Spout & Industrial Handle.
Specifying gold pulls on a matte black vanity creates a dramatic and refined focal point in any bath. We also have had an extremely positive reception pairing black and silver tones in all design motifs – traditional, transitional, and contemporary.
Mixed Materials
Mixed materials are another trend in new baths and kitchens. Combining metal, stone, wood, and glass are on point for many homeowners and builders. Imagine a double vanity that features an engineered stone top contrasted with two-tone wood paneling and a matte black sink with gold-finished faucet. Simply gorgeous. Similar to mixing materials is specifying contrasting colors.
Functional Furniture
Functional furniture is also making a new home in baths. Homeowners respond warmly to suggestions for desk space, separate storage cabinetry, open shelving, and other solutions that are more reminiscent of furniture found in other places in the home than traditional bath cabinetry.
White Cabinets
White cabinets continue to rank as the number one preference. However, we see white trending in other materials and fixtures beyond cabinetry. White finished appliances, split chrome, and white faucetry and split white toned lighting make for a dramatic statement in any bath or kitchen. Other trending colors for finishes in baths and kitchens include champagne, bronze, gray, gold, and black.
Smart Fixtures
Smart fixtures also continue to gain in popularity. Many homeowners like having the ability to preheat their ovens or start their steam showers from a smartphone app. Smart technology helps make homeowners' lives easier and more enjoyable, and can also enable homeowners to react to potential maintenance and malfunction issues immediately. For example, a smartphone alert can notify a homeowner that a valve is leaking.
Final Thoughts
Keeping up with design trends can elevate both the style and functionality of your kitchen or bathroom. From innovative fixtures and smart upgrades to bold finishes and creative storage solutions, the right choices can transform your space into one that’s modern, practical, and tailored to your lifestyle.
Whether you’re planning a full remodel or small updates, incorporating these 2020 trends helps you stay ahead of the curve while creating a space you’ll enjoy for years. At Plumbing Deals, we offer the products and expertise to help you bring these trends to life with confidence.
