Kitchen Design Trends

Whether you are contemplating a kitchen remodel for your-own convenience or upgrading in anticipation of a future home sale, it is important to understand current trends and how they may impact your kitchen design. Remodelling the kitchen is a big job, and an expensive home improvement project, and knowing the newest trends will help you get the most for your money and the greatest return on your investments.
From the material used in the countertops to the grain and colour of the wood, there are dozens of decisions to make when upgrading and updating your kitchen. Whether your horn is just a few years old or dates from last century, this is one home improvement project you want to get right.
 
Colour
Colour is always an important consideration when choosing new kitchen cabinets and remodeling your cooking space. In recent years, there has been a trend away from dark wood-grained cabinets and toward lighter and brighter options.
White and off-white cabinet doors are all the rage these days, and the light-painted look has gained a lot of favor with chefs and home buyers alike. These white cabinet doors are often paired with contrasting hardware, including door pulls in brushed silver, antique brass and copper tones.
If white is not your style, a set of blonde cabinet doors is a good compromise. While not quite white, these light-coloured cabinet doors are still brighter and showier than the traditional wood stain look.
This trend toward lighter shades for cabinet doors makes sense, especially given the popularity of equally light shades for kitchen countertops. Whether they choose the timeless beauty of marble and natural stone, the durability of granite or the practicality of butcher block, homeowners can pair their new countertops with cabinet doors in a complementary or contrasting shade. When taken together, this combination can be quite stunning, and it is just one reason for the popularity of choices like blonde wood with a light grain and off-white painted kitchen cabinet doors.
 
Function
Practicality is taking center stage when it comes to kitchen design and kitchen cabinetry. Built-in storage is an important part of any kitchen remodeling project, and these days, homeowners are incorporating things like pull-out drawers, built-in dish racks and even bread boxes Door-mounted storage solutions are still in style as well, as are butcher block and natural stone countertops with inlaid cutting boards.
In addition to a preference for light coloured kitchen cabinetry, quality natural stone countertops and practical storage solution, there has also been an evolution away from the traditional kitchen island. While these large center islands are still staples of many a kitchen, a growing number of homeowners are choosing standalone table with style barstools and modern-seating solutions.
These standalone quasi-islands create a cozier dining space and a more practical solution for the modern family. Instead of being tied to a single spot, this unique form of kitchen seating can be moved around and rearranged for kitchen seating can be moved around-and-rearranged for large-gatherings, family meals-and-other types of dining.