“Furniture-Like” Detailing in Kitchen and Bathroom Cabinetry. Varied cabinet and counter heights, distressed finishes and furniture-style toe kicks provide visual interest and help eliminate the “component” look of many cabinet designs.

Heated Bathroom Flooring. Heated mats underneath bathroom flooring tiles provide radiant heat that is proven to keep homeowners warmer than forced-air heating systems, helping to save on energy costs.

Kitchen Cabinet Accessories. With drawer inserts for cutlery, spices or dividers, homeowners are making better use of every available space within their kitchens.
LED or CFL (Compact Fluorescent) Lighting. Homeowners are moving away from incandescent fixtures toward more energy-efficient choices such as LED and CFL bulbs.

Knowing in advance the top design trends of 2011, you might become inspired to redecorate and remodel right away.