With the kitchen continuing to be the most important room in the home, we would like to outline the biggest design trends now being seen in kitchen design.
Mix-and-Match Materials
Combining different materials, like butcher block countertops and marble backsplashes, add visual interest and allow for homeowners to play around with certain aspects of different architectural styles. You can determine which wood type, color of wood, style of door and cabinets that are appealing to you and also what fits your budget.
Neutral Color Palette
Whites and other natural colors are truly timeless. They can work with almost any architectural style while allowing other aspects of the kitchen to shine, such as a great granite or butcher-board countertop, recessed LED lighting or Energy Star stainless steel appliances.
Custom Cabinetry
Specialized storage not only adds visual interest, but also keeps clutter from getting in the way of your kitchen’s design. Custom cabinets are typically manufactured by local craftsmen, tradesmen with honed skills, and sometimes by expensive automated equipment. Custom cabinets offer you a wide variety of wood species, the biggest selection of door styles, an assortment of options and modern conveniences, and a vast array of stains and finishes.
Sustainable Materials
Kitchens that use materials such as bamboo, sustainably harvested woods and recycled glass not only help keep our planet pretty, but also add style and visual interest to the kitchen space itself. These materials are often manufactured with low- or no-formaldehyde glues, which protect the home’s indoor air quality as well. There is a surprising selection of materials, many of which are made from recycled materials. One of the principles of designing green is to buy for durability as well as for the long term.
Floor-to-Ceiling Wood
Natural materials, such as wood, help blur the line between indoors and out, bringing a warm and inviting feeling to the space while seamlessly bringing all aspects of the kitchen together.
Energy-Saving Appliances
Luxury appliances, like stainless steel professional grade stoves and ovens, set the tone for a high-end kitchen with sleek lines and polished look. Even better is the fact that many of these upgraded appliances are now energy-efficient and are great for your kitchen and the environment.
Efficient Floor Plan
Kitchens are the new family room, so opening up the space to allow for socializing and entertaining turns a kitchen into a multi-functional space.