Homes have become kitchen-centric. The heart of the home now
serves many roles – entertaining destination, command center, home office, and
of course…food preparation headquarters. Likewise, homeowners have become
ever-willing to devote a greater share of thought, square footage, and budget
to design kitchens that will ease this lifestyle integration. Going into 2013,
there are several trends that are cooking up a storm.
White Kitchens - White kitchens are always in style. They’re clean, bright, and work with every design style. White painted cabinetry has always been the most popular of all painted cabinetry. 
Glass Backsplash – High gloss is ‘in’ for cabinets, appliances, and backsplashes.Whether it is glass tiles, sheet glass, or back-painted glass, glass is becoming very popular. Easy to clean and maintain, glass is a clear choice for kitchens. 
Dark Finishes – While a dream kitchen might be "bright and sunny” to some, others prefer dark finishes in their kitchens, and these finishes are on trend, too. These bold spaces often have an air of elegance and provide a sense of coziness. 
Touch Activated Faucets – Dirty hands have met their match. While pop-out faucets reign supreme, the trend toward touch activation is coming on strong. 
Multi-function Islands – Big islands are moving functionality to another level. By providing additional storage, bridging kitchens and living spaces while upping the entertaining factor, and hiding appliances, it is easy to see why these anchors of the kitchen are on trend.
Lights, Lights, and More Lights – Great lighting has always been important in the kitchen, but now lighting is being layered with a mix of task lighting and ambient lighting. LEDs, or light-emitting diodes, are energy-saving light sources that last for years and offer tremendous flexibility. Under cabinets, under open shelves, recessed lighting, toe-kicks, and even in drawers are just a few areas lighting up for LEDs.