Kitchen owners are seeking comfort in traditional designs, an expert has said.Marvin Daniel, president of US renovation firm Kitchen Designworks, told the Richmond Times-Dispatch that the challenging economic climate had prompted homeowners to choose conservative options like traditional wood flooring, white and vanilla colours for the walls and cherry wood cabinets.I think what we know is what makes us feel safest, he said. Contemporary has always meant going out on a limb a little bit.In discussing trends for 2010, the newspaper noted that traditional design styles would continue to be the most popular in the coming year, adding that granite countertops will be a favoured option for kitchen surfaces.Ceramic, porcelain and glass were highlighted as popular materials for kitchen sink backsplashes while the newspaper said that convenient, pull-out kitchen taps would continue to increase their market dominance. Laura Fenton, a writer for the design website Shelter Pop, recently said that because kitchen renovations can be costly and time-consuming, it is sensible to play it safe when it comes to new styles.