Erin Napier Reveals the Retro Kitchen Trend Making a Strong Comeback
To be frank: Design trends may change more quickly than you can even catch an episode of HGTV’s show. Home Town Takeover . However, if you inquire with the show’s lead actors, Erin and Ben Napier , they don't bother keeping up with the newest trends. "Given how much we focus on customized designs, it doesn't really appeal to us," Erin explains.
Instead, Ben discloses that the creative pair draws their inspiration from classic cinema. "Erin uses old movies from her childhood as the foundation for all her designs," he explains. House Beautiful In an exclusive interview, "Should she come across anything reminiscent of an old film, she'll revisit it to discover which memories tug at her emotions."
Her latest fascination? “ Butcher blocks “Are making a significant resurgence,” Erin mentions. “Recently, we've had to bring on additional staff at our facility, which produces butcher block countertops.” In a recent episode featuring their renovation project, she and Ben installed oak countertops in a home they refurbished. Home Town , alongside hand-painted tiles created by illustrator Mary Engelbreit:
Certainly, butcher block comes with a somewhat contentious reputation. Being made of wood, it tends to get scratched and stained easily, thus needing regular upkeep. Nonetheless, it boasts a charming blend of rustic and refined aesthetics that lends itself well to making a strong style statement. No surprise then that this material often appears in the kitchen designs featured in movies favored by designers such as Baby Boom and Father of the Bride Featured it. The butcher block countertops even had their own storyline in the Netflix miniseries. The Watcher .
However, although Erin thinks there’s a revival of butcher-block countertops, she mentions that these surfaces have changed significantly over time. "Walnut and oak are currently popular for countertops," she notes. "In the '70s and '80s, maple was quite prevalent."
No matter if you're planning a minor adjustment to your room or embarking on an extensive remodel, the top trends are those that mirror your For additional renovation advice, check out Home Town Takeover On Sundays at 8 PM Eastern Time on HGTV.
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