| IN |
OUT |
| Mixed material countertops |
Monolithic countertops |
| Mixed glossy and earthy materials |
All stainless steel |
| Pull-out, lift-up cabinets |
Hinged cabinets |
| Calcutta gold marble |
Black granite |
| Open shelves |
Pot racks |
| "Disappearing" kitchens |
Cluttered kitchens |
| "Furnished room" kitchens |
Industrial kitchens |
| Hardwood floors |
Linoleum floors |
| Floor-to-ceiling cabinets |
Clunky hanging cabinets |
| Great art in the kitchen |
Collectibles in the kitchen |
| Built-in or hidden appliances |
Showy, open appliances |
| Enameled and lacquered cabinets |
Painted and distressed cabinets |
| Decorative and vintage lighting |
Track and recessed lighting |
| Induction or dual-fuel cooktops |
All-gas cooktops |
| Polished nickel |
Hand-rubbed bronze |
| Glass tile accents |
Ceramic tile accents |
| Hidden outlets |
Exposed outlets |
| High-tech meets Old World |
Strictly commercial or traditional |
| Extra-thick, unhoned countertops |
Thin, honed countertops |
| Hidden pantries, second kitchens |
Open, all-in-one kitchens |
| White ceramic sinks |
Copper sinks |
