The kitchen and bathroom are the hubs of every home. They’re used multiple times throughout the day by family members and even guests! The more time you spend in these spaces, the more you need them to functional! Because every homeowner’s needs and styles are different, it's safe to say that no two homes are alike. If your cabinets and countertops seem to stick out like a sore thumb, this might be the year for an upgrade. Changing your cabinets and countertop can help make a dramatic change to your home. It’s a good idea to know what’s trending before making such a big investment. Here are the top cabinet & countertop trends for 2019.

Cabinet Trends 2019

A great space needs to be both functional and stylish, and you can’t have one without the other. The best place to start is by upgrading or updating your cabinetry. The average cost to install new cabinets , so you have plenty of other options, such as refacing or refinishing to bring your cabinets up to date. Here are a few of the latest cabinet trends:

Matte Black

Both elegant and practical, matte black is the hottest trend of 2019. In terms of functionality, matte black cabinetry is very easy to keep clean and is not going to go out of style any time soon. If you think a black kitchen is going to feel too dark in your home, combine it with warm chestnut wood and gold finishes, you have an instant update the eighties classic look.

Stained Wood Cabinetry

If your outdated wood cabinetry is still in good condition, but in need of an update, staining it is an easy and cost-effective alternative to painting or even replacing the cabinets. “Gray has been popular for quite some time now,” Emily Hoefle , kitchen and bath specialist at Renovations Group Inc. said. “Now we’re seeing it not only in painted cabinets, but stained cabinets as well. In that same vein, stained cabinets are making a comeback.” Staining allows the natural grain of the wood to still show and comes in a variety of colors besides natural wood.