
In the ever-expansive sea of trends, it is hard to know which ones are worth committing to, and which will inevitably date. Though it's always inspiring to hear what those in the industry are loving right now, it's perhaps more valuable to discover what they don't.
Kitchens, as we all know, are the hearts of our homes. When it comes to their design — and the way we integrate different kitchen trends — balancing form with function is absolutely essential. To that end, I asked interior designer Nina Lichtenstein, principal and founder of Nina Lichtenstein Custom Home Design, whether there were any current trends in particular that she felt had become dated as of late, and it turns out there was: open kitchen shelving.