Article: RECIPE FOR A MODERN KITCHEN INGREDIENTS INCLUDE STAINLESS STEEL, BIRCH AND OTHER LUXURIES

Like an archaeologist probing for ancient treasures, M.J. Kamin often finds the newest kitchen trends buried beneath layers of vinyl and tile. Dig deep in any older home and you'll find wood floors in the kitchen.

And yet kitchen designers will tell you wood floors are the latest thing.

Stainless steel appliances also are hot.

Yet, Kamin has a set of 30-year-old steel appliances she's just about to trade in.

In some ways, what's old is new again.

But there are materials, like color impregnated concrete counter tops and flooring, that truly are revolutionary, said Kamin, a Riverside interior decorator.

If concrete is in, oak is out, nudged off the what's hot list by maple, cherry and ...

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