Glass mosaic tile was probably Home Depot’s best-selling tile in the 2010s. The colors were usually gray, slate, clear and silver. Avoid that tile. It still may be for sale at Home Depot, but it’s out of style now.
Lighting may seem like a detail, but it's not. Basic light fixtures cost anywhere from $50-$150. But you can get awesome light fixtures for around $300-$500. When you consider what a kitchen remodel costs, an extra $200 isn’t much for a big impact.
The farmhouse decor trend brought with it the rise of matte black hardware, faucets, and finishes. It was on doors, and windows, and yes, kitchen cabinets. It can still look nice against certain cabinet finishes, but overall, it’s quickly becoming dated.
Open shelving was fun for a few years, but we've all come to realize that open shelving isn’t really all that functional. Your cups get dusty and it’s hard to keep the shelves looking neat.