I think that things should not be put like this:
"WHAT MAY DIE: Glass doors

WHAT'S NEXT: Dark woods, smooth surfaces"

Just the opposite - they have their place together: glass doors are best for high cupboards, because they make space seem much bigger, while dark woods are best used on lower cupboards, because they seem much heavier and commanding on space. So I do not accept this trend and doubt its credibility. Yes - glass can be transparent, but it can be with relief figures or frosted and still lighter than wood, especially dark one.
And why avoid something that is good for you? Even if it has been decided to be 'outdated'? With trends for interior design things should be more practically oriented - we do not change our cupboards every year.

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