Trends can certainly mean “flash in the pan” or “fad of the moment” but it’s also important to stay on top of the trends. When renovating a kitchen or bath, think about the long-term directions that will influence your project five years from now.
1. Dark wood cabinets and streamlined design – Hot now is rich, deep woods like mahogany and walnut and dark-stained cherry and alder. Simple cabinet styles, full overlays with frameless slab doors, simple edges and less ornate hardware. Simple raised panels, without the corbels and moldings.
2. Fewer upper cabinets – more windows and opens or glass-fronted cabinets are breaking up banks of cabinets. We can make up that lost storage space by putting in a tall pantry cabinet. This creates an open airy look.
3. The Social Kitchen – the kitchen is no longer just about cooking – more activities are taking place in the kitchen. The kitchen is the center of everything. Upholstered furniture is moving into the kitchen along with real artwork, sconces and other living room-like accoutrements. There is a seamless transition between rooms.
4. Naturally Green – Depending on where you live, environmental concerns weigh into the kitchen. Our clients choose Cambria quartz countertops almost 99% of the time, not only because of its antibacterial, no-maintenance, nonporous properties, but also because it’s made here in the US and doesn’t have to be shipped across the ocean.
5. Lots of new materials are available for the kitchen – back painted glass for seamless backsplashes, metallic tiles, hand-painted mosaics gaining popularity. Induction cooktops, beverage centers and steam or speed ovens are all cutting edge
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