With all of the attention going toward rainbow and unicorn foods recently, it seems like colorful kitchen décor was the natural next step. Behold the “oil slick” trend. The iridescent jewel-toned color scheme mimics the sheen you can find on spilled oil in the sunlight. The opalescent luster with its brilliant pinks, purples, greens, blues and oranges is mesmerizing to look at. The trend started to take over fashion, beauty products and gardening accessories as well, but you can find it in the kitchen on glassware, cutlery, flasks, candles and more in a range of prices. Seen above: Swell water bottle, Galaxy Collection, Venus ($35) Hay, Rainbow Stainless Steel Tray ($23) 3-Piece Beta Flatware set ($27) Warp Iridescent Glass Vase, Tom Dixon ($353) Rainbow Party Cup ($16) Hampton Forge Tomodachi 10-piece Knife Set ($40) Stained Glass Tray, Iridescent Blue and Bright Orange ($41) For information on the glazed iridescent porcelain tile backsplash, visit Dehtile.com.
The latest kitchen trend is dark and daring
The freshest thing in kitchens right now is daring, bold and black. While the classic color isn’t exactly new to home design, it’s recent rise in popularity is in contrast to the all-white look of the past few years. The bold hue is has been splashed across small kitchen accessories, walls, ceilings and sinks. The color is timeless and adds a certain elegance and goes with just about anything. See it on pots, pans, cabinets, backsplashes and countertops this year. A few black touches are easily welcomed into any style of decor from farmhouse to traditional or modern. The inky color is easy to incorporate into incorporate into your own home. A semi-gloss sheen will work best in most homes, with gloss working with both modern and retro vibes. Grab a few ghoulish accessories or go for a whole room remodel: 1. KitchenAid’s Artisan Black Tie 5-Quart Stand Mixer ($999.99) 2. Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast-Iron 1…