Kitchen remodeling projects are one way to make the home more comfortable and increase its value at the same time. There are many ways to improve a kitchen’s design, functionality and atmosphere. Convenience and energy efficiency are also considerations when planning a kitchen remodeling project. Consulting with the contractor on the latest trends before making any decisions can help homeowners find the right design while creating a state-of-the-art kitchen. Here’s a look at five of the latest trends in kitchen remodeling.
Cabinets
Using wood cabinets to maximize storage space is one of the most popular changes homeowners make in kitchen remodeling projects. Not only do they create a visually pleasing look, they increase efficiency and cleanliness. It’s much easier to find cooking equipment, spices, canned goods and dishware when there is enough room to put things away in an orderly fashion. Using lighter wood finishes will help to open up the space and make it brighter, rather than using darker wood, which makes the room look smaller. It is also easier to find wall, flooring and furniture colors to complement light and medium wood tones.
Sinks
Sinks are one of the most important pieces in the kitchen. They are used in food preparation, cooking and hand washing. As a central fixture in most homes on the countertop, deep single bowl sinks have become the latest in home remodeling fashion trends. They go well in every type of kitchen style there is. Coupled with European spray pullout faucets, they offer the cook or the “noncook” more room for filling and cleaning bigger pots and pans, as well as the attractiveness of simplicity.
Energy Efficiency
Cooking appliances have made great strides in technology, with speed and energy efficiency at the top of every homeowner’s wish list. Induction and gas stovetops are one option for those who want quick and exact control over their heating elements. Dual fuel ranges are a new concept in kitchens. They allow the user to choose between electric and gas on the same range, combining the performance of electric cooktops with the power of natural gas.
Stainless and Color
Eye-catching colors in kitchen designs makes the most well-used room in the home a pleasant and cheerful place to be. While stainless steel is still popular and will always remain a popular trend throughout time, the use of brightly colored enamel has emerged in appliances large and small, from cooktops to coffee pots and can openers. With some forethought, they can be coordinated with wall color, flooring and other furnishings to make a fashionable statement.
Countertops
Custom countertops are the latest trend that allows personalization and creativity to shine. While some homeowners still opt for matching countertops throughout the kitchen, some are now focusing on function and ease to clean. For example, mixing wooden butcher block cutting surfaces with marble countertop inserts for handling cookie and pastry dough makes cooking and baking chores easier without damaging the stone countertops, which are less ideal for chopping and kneading than for other types of food preparation. When planned carefully, these material combinations can come together in a visually pleasing yet functional way.
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Written By:
Offer Steuer
President
OTM Designs & Remodeling, Inc.
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