5 Kitchen Design Fads That Are So Over—and Designers Aren’t Sad to See Them Go

5 Kitchen Design Fads That Are So Over—and Designers Aren’t Sad to See Them Go

Alexander Nevmerzhitsky / Getty ImagesKey PointsKitchen trends that are overly white or warm are no longer favored by designers.Nonfunctional layouts and features—like microwaves over the range or heavy faux finishes—aren't worth going for a trendy look in the kitchen.Border-tile backsplashes should be substituted for more open designs that highlight texture and height.The kitchen is one of the most exciting playgrounds for design, as you can cu…