LEDs Come Into Their Own
When it comes to trending innovation in the kitchen, LightingPOP points to LED lighting in particular. LightingPOP specifically found exciting for the end user was built-in LED lighting in both cabinet and closet systems. Due to its compact and energy efficient nature, LED is finding a wide range of applications across kitchens, appliances and bathroom lighting. LED tape lighting from LigthingPOP have been a particularly big hit among consumers. These designs can be cut to size and simply adhered to surfaces like tape, making them perfect for cabinet, under-cabinet, cupboard, and vanity use.

Show Kitchens
Kitchens are also increasingly seen as places to entertain guests. In that regard, show kitchens – that is, larger and more open workspaces with restaurant style appliances and built-in banquettes or seating areas – figure to be popular in the year to come. Multi-functional lighting options such as track-style fixtures provide the sort of versatility that such spaces require. And because many of these track-style designs install simply into a single ceiling junction box, they're an easy and convenient way to overhaul a kitchen lighting plan.

Color Is King
Gold, brass and copper are extremely hot in kitchens and bathrooms right now. Offset by a clean look like a sleek white vanity or marble countertop, these classically regal metallic finishes have a fresh yet timeless appeal. Likewise, bright colors are back. With rising optimism and consumer confidence, there’s a lot of interest in using big splashes of color in bath and kitchen spaces.