One of the questions we get asked a lot at a kitchen design appointment regarding aesthetics is "Is this a big trend? Is it going to date soon?" When answering this question we always try to be specific about the kitchen we are dealing with. For a client trying to answer this question on their own, a good way to go about deciding one's feelings on a particular look (trendy or not) is to do research on it...
Design*Sponge is a terrific resource for tips on what is "in" right now. It deals with many facets of design from clothing to interiors and more. If you want to embrace a given trend, take a look at recent posts in the "mini trends" section to see what's hot in design right now. If you are someone who wants to avoid a trend or wants to make sure the trend you are following is one that will always resurface in popular favour, check back in their archives to see if you can spot recurring themes. :: http://www.designspongeonline.com/
