It's the busiest room of the house, where families eat, entertain, and play. This is why today's kitchen is getting a facelift.
The kitchen is the center of activity for families. With the popularity of open floor plan designs the kitchen - more than ever before - has evolved into the most important part of the family's communal space. In the past, home design was driven by practicality, but now homeowners want function and design to meet - and it starts in the kitchen.
Islands: These multi-functional spaces are perfect for informal meals, working on homework, and even family craft and art projects. In order to keep these spaces looking their best, for both personal enjoyment and resale, it's important to keep them clutter free.
Color & Appliances: Kitchen design has gone two-tone! The newest emerging trend is for two-tone and contrasting colors on cabinets, counters, and even appliances. PulteGroup is rolling out new Black Ice and White Ice appliances offered by national partner Whirlpool. The new appliance designs are the outcome of extensive consumer research showing kitchens are trending toward more timeless, contemporary styling.
Storage: Can you ever have enough storage? For most families the answer is no. That's why its important to maximize the use of all storage areas. Adding larger, deeper drawers, pop-up cabinets for heavier kitchen appliances (e.g. mixers), vertical pull-out drawers for large trays, and even shallow storage compartments in previously wasted areas under the sink or stovetop are great suggestions.
Finishes: Every few years, it seems, finish trends change in homes and kitchens across the nation. What was once in is now passe. Just consider the avocado appliances or country blue counters of yesterday!
Emerging trends are:
- Tile with natural-looking materials and larger formatted designs
- Glazed cream colored cabinets
- Painted cabinetry in grey tones
- Contrasting wood floors
- Larger islands that serve as nook spaces
- Contemporary cabinet hardware
- Quartz solid surface manufactured surfaces - "they are becoming favored as much as granite and are expected to continue to gain popularity"
If you're interested in contractors to help you achieve a renovated kitchen with the latest design trends we've got their contact information to pass along. Give us a ring!
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