Top 5 Kitchen Trends
Over the last few years, some trends in the kitchen have remained relatively the same, like incorporating ceramic tile backsplashes with stainless steal appliances. Today, those are just the foundation to the design of a truly custom kitchen.
If you’re looking to remodel your kitchen, or are building a new custom home and need ideas for your new kitchen, check out our Top 5 Kitchen Trends list.
Mixed Material Kitchens
More and more, designers and homeowners are embracing the idea of mixing different styles, textures, and colors in the kitchen.
You can add depth, texture and an artistic appeal to your kitchen by using different materials for your backsplash. The use of glass tiles and other innovative materials such as slate, brick or metal tiles create interesting focal points in the backsplash area, as well as tie-in with countertops and cabinet finishes.
Add Style to Your Cabinet
Cabinet color is also changing with the evolution of two-toned cabinets. Move over white cabinets, grey is the new neutral color in town. Even consider mixing grey with a lighter grey for a more dramatic look. A great example is the picture below. As you can see, the oversized island is a darker grey and the main cabinets are a lighter grey
Hiding Your Appliances
Hiding your appliances in drawers and custom built cabinets can create a seamless design. Incorporating your microwave and/or refrigerator into drawers and cabinets will help design a very sophisticated kitchen. You can create a kitchen that is efficient, innovative and space saving.
Clean Lighting
Lighting can be the eye candy of a kitchen. Using decorative pendants, wall sconces, lighted display cabinetry and recessed overhead lighting will enhance the elegance of any kitchen, and complement the room’s artistic appeal, cabinetry, backsplash and countertops.
Restaurant Style Conveniences
Adding restaurant style amenities will create a custom, gourmet kitchen. If you are serious about your cooking, entertaining and dining – restaurant-style appliances and amenities are one of the hottest trends today. Add a convenient beverage station to keep all-things-drink organized and easily accessible. While you may have a top of the line industrial stove, don’t forget about built-in double ovens. Other major amenities that are also trending are cutting-board countertops and industrial hood ranges.
Turning your “normal” kitchen into a masterpiece can be an exciting experience. With all the new technologies available in kitchen appliances, new custom and cutting-edge cabinetry, beautiful countertops and the endless design elements for backsplashes and flooring, your kitchen could be everything you can imagine.