Top Kitchen Trends Homeowners Love
The kitchen is considered the heart of your home, but today, it’s more than just a place to cook and wash dishes. It’s a place to gather, entertain, and create. But if you’re considering updating this part of your house with the help of a kitchen remodeling contractor, it’s important to update it to your wants, needs, and style.
Flansburg Construction has helped homeowners transform their kitchen into one of the most valuable places in their home. Here’s a few of the top kitchen trends that homeowners love and are incorporating into their remodeling and renovation projects.
Incorporating Warm & Natural Materials
An all-white kitchen has a sanitary look that may not be the most comforting. Mixing in organic color palettes can add a warmth to the space. Adding natural materials like wood or stone can further add character to the room giving it a warm and inviting aesthetic.
You can include:
- Quartzite or marble countertops
- Natural wood accents and cabinetry
- Textured or handmade backsplash
- Warm metal finishes like brushed nickel or brass
Installing Expansive Islands
If you’re planning on opening up the space, adding more surfaces can keep the kitchen functional. Adding a large island not only includes an added surface, but it can be the central hub for prepping, cooking, entertaining, and even acting as a temporary office when working from home
Your kitchen island can include:
- Built-in appliances
- Additional seating
- Contrasting cabinet colors
- Additional sink
Getting Smarter with Storage
Finding storage that doesn’t take up a significant amount of space can be a challenge, but it’s also a chance to get creative to maximize storage and keep your kitchen free of clutter. Smart storage ideas can include:
- Pull-out shelves
- Deep drawers for cookware
- Built-in trash and recycling
- Corner cabinet organizers
Hide the Appliances
While you rely on appliances every day, some of them may not match the décor and style of your kitchen. A popular trend is integrating the appliances directly into the cabinetry, seamlessly blending these appliances into the design gives your kitchen a custom look, a better visual flow, and a cleaner appearance.
Add Statement & Mood Lighting
Lighting can make a major difference in the look and feel of your kitchen, and the right ambient lighting can add personality that reflects your style.
Popular lighting upgrades can include:
- Geometric or sculptural fixtures
- Layered lighting for mood and tasks
- Mixed metal for finishes
- Above-island pendant lights
Designate Areas of Your Kitchen
While your kitchen has many uses, you can designate specific portions of your kitchen for them. You can install a coffee bar and even a cocktail corner that can be smartly designed and tucked away to be both convenient and hidden.
Update Your Kitchen with Flansburg Construction Today
Your home’s kitchen says a lot about you. If you’re interested in updating your kitchen’s style to include modern amenities, convenience, and smart storage, you can look to us to help you get started.
As a design-build firm, we can take your wishes and incorporate them into the design so you can get the most out of your kitchen.