The kitchen is an important part of home improvement projects and also one of the best investments. Being the most crucial part of your home, making it attractive and fully functional can be imperative. It has undergone extreme alterations and has now become more than just an area for cooking food. In today’s world, it is a room used for family gatherings where families and friends enjoy meals together. Therefore, the dream of every homeowner is to have a well-planned and smooth-running kitchen, regardless of its type and size.
Due to ever-increasing changes and advancements in technology, incorporating a variety of significant factors to keep up with the latest trends seems like a wonderful idea. Here are some design trends for 2016 to help homeowners find their way to a beautiful yet functional kitchen:
1. Smart storage: Making the most of cabinets, drawers and pantry not only goes with the latest trend, but it helps to enjoy plenty of storage space. They provide enough space for daily serving, pots, pans, and other items. Some of the items include built-in knife slots, pull-out shelves, pull-out baskets, pantries, wall-mounted racks, swivel corners, open-weave baskets, and more.
2. Soft Colors: Sometimes the introduction of a new hue can change the entire look of a kitchen and soft colors will be a big hit this season. Light color palettes like pale green, pale blue, pale yellows, gray, and white work well with lighter wood tones. Light colored cabinets with richly stained wood give it a modern look.
3. Integrated Spaces: Due to the lifestyle of a family today, an integrated or open kitchen is becoming more and more popular. As home footprints get smaller and smaller, open floor plans make sense. An open kitchen serves multiple purposes such as cooking, socializing, entertaining, reading, and more. They also incorporate more features like dining tables, televisions, chandeliers, and even work desks.
4. Undermount Sinks: Most homeowners like a clean look, and undermount sinks offer even space. They’re both functional and beautiful since you don’t see the edge of the sink above the countertop and don’t trap dirt. They are easy to install and clean and offer plenty of space to work. The most popular materials for undermount sinks are cast iron and stainless steel.
5. Commercial Grade Appliances: Stainless steel has long been the standard, as it is strong and offers resistance to corrosion and stains. The latest trend is taking stainless steel to a whole new level through high-end appliances. Some of the most popular commercial-grade appliances include built-in refrigerators, high-end dishwashers, convection microwave ovens, warming drawers, and more.
