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trend toward custom-color islands and furniture fnishes in her higher-end homes. White and light countertops, many with that popular marble look, also show up in their client preferences and models. These may sit on top of stained or painted white cabinets. "David Weekley custom- ers are split 50/50 among buyers opting for white and dark stained cabinets," she notes. If you work in this end of the market, it's helpful to track what builders are doing, as it's what many of your mid- range clients will be looking for. WHITE IN THE BATHROOM "We are seeing white cabinets in the master bath more often, and stained cabinets in secondary baths," says Vickers. White sinks, toilets and tubs continue to lead in popularity at David Weekley, as they do everywhere else. "In fxture colors, white overwhelmingly domi- nates, specifed by 90 percent of NKBA members," the trend report shows. Beige and bone were a distant second, with about a quarter of respondents expecting to use fewer of those colors in 2016. One of the biggest diferences in white fxtures today is material. Many of the newest freestanding tubs are made from a resin-based composite, giving them a softer, more matte fn- ish than traditional models. White sinks in newer materials and formulations also bring a softer white fnish. Even white tile, long a bathroom sta- ple, has evolved with new textures, dimensions, patterns, sizes and shapes. Based on recent trade shows and showroom tours, expect to see more oversized marble-look porcelain slabs and retro re-interpretations (like updated penny rounds and hexagons) featuring snowy tones. LAST WORDS Benjamin Moore's Magno is defnitely bullish on the white trend. "There is so much possibility for white spaces, whether they're layered white, white with wood, or white with high chrome and contrast – a room can become a canvas for expressing personality and style." And isn't that creative freedom what inspires designers the most? You just might not have predicted that it would be a snowy standard to usher in a new season of creativity. Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS is an independent designer in San Diego, the author of New Kitchen Ideas That Work and the upcoming New Bathroom Idea Book (Taunton Press), and a blogger, design journalist, seminar developer and industry consultant. Even white tile is evolving with new sizes and patterns. White and of-white show up often in tops on dark cabinets. White has gone far beyond just fxtures in bath trends. Photo: Courtesy of David Weekley Homes Photo: Courtesy of Benjamin Moore Photo: Courtesy of Ceramica Arian, A Ceramics of Italy member company February 2016 • KitchenBathDesign.com 31 At last. A trend-driven cabinetry line that brings countless custom capabilities together with time-honored craftsmanship and high-end construction. From the makers of the venerable Habersham furniture and cabinetry brand, StyleAvant ofers fabulously f lexible design features to create stunning spaces that are perfectly in sync with your clients' unique style sensibilities. Because style is personal. w w w . s t y l e a v a n t . c o m | 8 O O . H A B E R S H A M S t y l e I s P e r s o n a l . W e G e t T h a t . K i t c h e n d e s i g n b y B r y a n R e i s s , C M K B D , D i s t i n c t i v e D e s i g n I n t r o d u c i n g Circle No. 14 on Product Card