• Pulte says that it has discerned design trends that customers want in single-family homes now.
• The kitchen has become a multi-function room as much as a food preparation or eating area, PulteGroup's interior designers say.
• Three trends they have identified are islands with surfaces that can serve for food preparation, homework, storage and more; two-tone or contrasting colors on cabinets and appliances, and storage – always more storage.

From the report:

As the kitchen continues to occupy a more prominent role in the life of a homeowner, the interior design team at PulteGroup has recently identified a series of key design trends that homeowners are moving toward. ...