By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine

Three big kitchen trends are expected to heat up in 2014: black countertops, open shelving or glass-front cabinets, and darker paint colors, according to a survey of 2,000 adults for Zillow Digs Home Design Trend Report for 2014.

Take a peek at some of these trends expected to catch on in kitchens across the country in the new year.

TRENDING: GLASS-FRONT CABINETS OR OPEN SHELVES

Transparent cabinetry can elevate the open aesthetic of a kitchen, the home design report notes.

TRENDING: BLACK COUNTERTOPS

Black kitchen countertops can add sophistication to a modern kitchen.

TRENDING: DARKER PAINT COLORS

Among the most popular kitchen paint colors for 2014: black, deep brown, dark red, and copper tones.

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