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48 | Kitchen & Bath Design News | June 2015 Product Trend Report O'Neill notes that the higher-end cabinets must ofer some- thing that other lines are not ofering, such as Wellborn's option of inset cabinetry in its Estate and Elegant Bath collections, customizable fnish options and cabinet construction. CLEAN AND UNCLUTTERED STYLES For several years, trends have been moving away from intricate, complicated designs to a clean and simplifed look. This move is holding steady, manufacturers say. "The ornamental designs for doors and accessories have really dropped of," states Ptacek. "Simple elegance is the order of the day," agrees Mullineaux. This trend brings transitional and modern designs to the fore- front, according to manufacturers. "Designers and homeowners want transitional styles with modern and simple lines," notes Draper. Shaker and slab doors both lend themselves well to the simplicity desired in design. Evans says of the Shaker style door, "It's just timeless. It's a door style that has been around forever, and it can be made to look traditional or contemporary based on the pulls, backsplash materials or other elements that you choose in your design." Products in Parsons, KS, says that as a stock-line manufacturer, his frm notices that the trends it sees tend to run about six months behind semi-custom and custom cabinet companies. CUSTOM DISTINCTIONS Although trends are trickling down to stock and semi-custom lines, true custom manufacturers are still distinguishing themselves in the market with their ability to create truly unique pieces. "What separates the various price points, now more than ever, is the ability to react to consumer input," says Mullineaux. "We are utilizing custom fnishes and exotic wood species on more projects." Yahn says Plain & Fancy is doing more highly customized cabinets, such as elaborately designed tables, furniture-like cabinets, and unique "one of" pieces. "Full custom is diferen- tiated by 'ft and fnish,' attention to detail and the ability to create a cabinet and design that fts [the homeowner's] lifestyle and personality," he says. Ptacek adds that custom cabinet makers are getting into more complex products, with curved or bowed frames, high-gloss fn- ishes or a unique furniture-style look to keep them diferentiated. The Corsi Group has introduced the Textured European Oak cabinet style, which refects the trend of rustic, textured detailing. Displaying random grain fow with distinct charac- ter, Textured European Oak is showcased on the Estridge door style, available in full-access Greenfeld Cabinetry. The Estridge Textured European Oak style is ofered in either a Barnwood Limed or Natural fnish, and recommended in a 10 (very low) sheen, but ofered in a 30 sheen as well. Other Greenfeld stains and paint colors are available for the Textured European Oak material at a premium. Circle No. 170 on Product Card Custom Cupboards ' Revola product line features a modern, full-access style of cabinetry. The kitchen shown displays Revola cabinets with Shaker doors in Paintgrade – Winter White. More than 100 door styles and hundreds of stains and fnishes are available on all cabinets. Circle No. 174 on Product Card Outdoor cabinetry from All Element Cabinetry/ Nowood Polymer Group allows for full easy access and 100 percent usable space. All cabinets are made of 3/4" solid All Element Board with UV protection throughout, with stainless steel hinges and fasteners. The cabinetry stands up to the elements, does not dent, fade, rust or rot, and no polishing or painting is needed, the frm says. Circle No. 172 on Product Card Alno kitchen designer and architect Jara Barreto designed this kitchen using glass- front, handle-less Starline cabinetry from Alno USA Corp . Alno mounts the glass di- rectly on top of a lacquered door, no frame needed. Colors used in this kitchen include Ultra-White and Terra Brown. Also included in the design are glass upper cabinets with framed lacquer edges. The frosted glass upper cabinet doors allow for dishware to be exposed. Circle No. 176 on Product Card Consumers can use every last inch of space with Diamond Cabinets ' Toekick Drawer. It provides storage to the foor, and opens with a tap; no hands or hardware is required. Circle No. 171 on Product Card The frameless Classic series Milano from CNC Cabinetry is now available in black, white and grey high-gloss color schemes. The Milano door style comes standard in a full multi-core plywood box construction with a solid wood dovetail drawer, as well as with soft-close mechanisms for hinges and drawer glides. Circle No. 173 on Product Card Sunny Wood 's Sanibel Collection features full-overlay doors and drawers and ample storage options, as well as standard features such as soft-closing, solid-wood drawers, self-closing drawer slides and dovetailed drawer box con- struction. Each piece is crafted in the tradition of fne home furnishings and fnished with a multi-step, hand-detailed fnish. A contrasting glaze is applied that brings out the cabinet and molding details. Circle No. 178 on Product Card The simple contemporary door style in this full-access kitchen from Bishop Cabinets features an artful pairing of solid color and wood grain. The high-gloss fnish, the tiles on the backsplash and the chrome fxtures provide refective surfaces that help to create a soothingly brighter living space, notes the frm. Circle No. 177 on Product Card The Mission SRP door style from Cabinetry by Karman gives this kitchen a clean, streamlined look. The door is shown in Solitude White fnish on the perimeter, and the new French Roast fnish on the island. Circle No. 175 on Product Card