Islands
These workspaces also doubled with bar extension to serve for eat-in dining or a place for visitors to sit and visit the cook.
Backsplashes
Coordinating size of tiles and their color with the countertops and wood floor creates a pleasing marriage of all surfaces.
Flooring
Hardwood floors are the most popular surface among kitchen renovators. Pairing darker wood floors with white cabinets and marbled countertops is a classic look.
For 3 bonus kitchen remodeling trends including color schemes and appliance finishes: