Economy Driving Design Trends

Historically, significant economic changes have been followed by the emergence of new design trends. Following the Great Depression, the design favored bright, bold colors, sexier silhouettes, and fun elements.  Coming out of the 2007-9 financial crises, we saw the advent of ruffled miniskirts, low-rise jeans, and rhinestones seemingly everywhere.  Similarly, COVID-19 has pushed design in a new direction.  Many homeowners in Denver are moving away from the sleek, clean and stark lines of minimalist design, opting instead for a bigger and bolder pallet.  We believe this is the result of spending so much time indoors at the expense of experiencing the hustle and bustle of the outdoors, cafes, restaurants, stores, airports, and so on.

Maximalism Trend

The trend towards maximalism, which is defined as more of everything, involves using more colors, fabrics, and accessories that are repeated throughout a space.  Maximalism isn’t about trying to create a perfect space; it’s simply about creating a space that represents your unique personality.  Covid has made us look for the “happy” in things that before we may have passed by. In kitchens, this translates to pops of bright or bold color and patterns in backsplashes, accent walls, kitchen artwork, cabinets, and countertops.

The ’80s are Back!

We also are seeing a return to 1980s styling.  The 80s were a decade of opulence, change, and upheaval that translated to designs that featured bold, colorful, and out-of-the-ordinary furniture, glass-block walls, Lucite, pastels, and shabby chic.  New furniture and light fixture designs offer 80s color palettes, art-deco inspiration, and more geometric patterns and shapes. Translating the 1980s style to the 2021 needs of homeowners in the Denver Metro area involves tapping into more geometric shapes and patterns but using different materials such as stone instead of plastic or glass.

In kitchens, we are seeing more homeowners in Colorado gravitate to glossy cabinets in bold colors such as blues and greens and tiled backsplashes and countertops.

Supporting Local

The third trend among homeowners in Denver is a desire to shop and support local businesses and artisans that have been immensely challenged by COVID-19.  Increasingly, homeowners in Colorado are asking about materials used to manufacture and produce cabinets and countertops and are looking to buy artisan-produced accent pieces not only for kitchens and baths but for other rooms in their homes.  We attribute this to the growing recognition of the importance of community and connection that was lost while sheltering in place. Homeowners after having spent more than a year shopping mainly online, want to see, feel and experience the products that they bring into their homes.

We are happy to assist you with that wish.  Are you ready to make a personal and perhaps colorful statement in a new kitchen, bath, laundry room or other space in your home that truly reflects your aesthetic and personality?  Let’s discuss the possibilities. The designers at Cabinet Warehouse are ready to help. Give us a call or make an appointment to visit any of our showrooms, we are here to help.