6 CLASSIC KITCHEN UPDATES that won't go out of style

It's hard to tell what type of kitchen will withstand the trend cycles. Some features claim timelessness but will date quickly. Never fear, there are some that continue to shine as safe and stylish options

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1 Dual-purpose storage

A kitchen will always need more storage than you think. There are the appliances, the dry ingredients, the tinned goods and the tableware. Everything's essential, but everything needs a place. Flexible storage options blend functionality with hidden storage. Every so often open shelving will emerge as a kitchen trend, but ultimately, it's the clever and concealed storage options that stand the test of time. Does anyone really want to see half-eaten cereal on display? Hettich's FurnSpin offers unique swivel storage, disguising deep shelving as sleek wooden panels. It also removes the problem of walking into open cabinet doors.

2 Functional lighting