Many people look at a new year as an opportunity to make changes in their lives. One improvement that many people will make is to complete projects in the home that they have been putting off. One of the most important improvements homeowners can make is redoing their kitchen. A kitchen remodel adds value to a home, and often adds convenience and improves quality of life for homeowners.
Kitchen trends in 2016
- Shaker style kitchens: Shaker kitchens have minimalist look with clean lines and an uncluttered feel. Shaker cabinets tend to be simple without as many elegant looking trims that draw the eye. The natural wood qualities of a cabinet come through, although often these cabinets are painted a simple white. If molding is included in the cabinet design, they are not ornate.
- Gourmet kitchens: As long as food television networks are popular, people will be willing to try more complicated food fare. Gourmet kitchens can make that process easier. Kitchens in this style, through ease in the kitchen layout, enhance the process of meal preparation. Often, these kitchens require more space and higher-end appliances, but people who opt for this style love it. Featuring modern elements with natural earth tones, we have seen a rise in this style over the past year.
- Transitional style kitchens: The transitional style kitchen is a new(er) fusion that has been growing in popularity. Featuring the warmth and welcoming feelings of a traditional kitchen paired with simple lines and contemporary elements, this style offers the best of both worlds. When blended together, these two styles have created a stylish space. Lazy Susan’s and open shelving are often incorporated into this style of kitchen so that foods and ingredients can easily be found and accessed.
- Added work or home office spaces: One of the most common trends in new-built homes from last year was adding a desk or some other home-office space as part of a kitchen’s design. This provides children with a great place to do homework while a parent is preparing a meal, and it provides anyone with work to do a place that is quiet most of the time after meals have been prepared.
If a new kitchen is on the to-do-list for 2016, consider one of these forward looking designs. Even if you don’t fall in love with one particular design concept, we will help incorporate aspects to build the kitchen of your dreams.
