The Jan/Feb Color Issue is at the printer, and will be coming to you in the mail and via the web in a few short weeks. Not only is it packed with colorful ideas, but you’ll find our Design Book inside it is as well. The Design Book is meant to be your home design resource guide for 2010, filled with information on the latest trends. So for this week’s favorite room, I thought I’d share a few great spaces we came across while researching trends.

Trend:

Spicing up the kitchen with COLOR

I think we all agree by this point that most of our families live in the kitchen. And these days, we want a cheery, friendly place to spend all that time. These green cabinets would make my day. As would this blue/green apron-front sink, and the big window to look out while washing up.

Trend:

Creating a spa-like bath

Kitchens and baths continue to be the most remodeled rooms in the house. In bath re-dos, homeowners are going for amenities like spa baths or soaking tubs, plus soothing colors and textures.

photos courtesy of Casesarstone, Kohler and Hansgrohe.