Hot Kitchen Renovation Trends
1. Country Farmhouse: This style is open and inviting, allowing you to feel like you are in a weekend getaway right in your own house. Country colors range from aged tones of pale yellow and cream, primary red, blue, and yellow. Consider farmhouse tables and cabinetry and an eclectic mix of farmhouse finishes.
2. Modern: The modern style is sexy, sleek, and sophisticated. It involves keeping clutter to the minimum, reflective surfaces, high-tech materials, exotic woods, and minimal fabrics and frills. Consider iconic mid-century seating such as Eames and Cherner chairs and Bertoia stools for a classically modern look and feel.
3. Cottage Charm: Cottage kitchen design gives you a cozy kitchen. The design features homespun touches and imperfect finishes and it allows you to use your kitchen as a backdrop for offbeat collectibles and art.
4. Contemporary: This style involves marrying family friendliness with function. It involves mixing the old with the new, and the casual with the polished. It gives you a room where you can cook, but also where people can interact and work. Have lots of open space, gourmet cooking equipment, and durable seating.
5. Old World: This unique design takes you back when craftsmanship was king and materials were solid. It allows you to combine luxury with history. It includes such things as dark mahogany finishes with lots of detail and carving, wooden or stone floors, heavy fabrics, and historical accessories.
6. Mediterranean: This style gives an atmosphere of pure romance. It is characterized by flared hoods, warm wood cabinets, hand-painted tiles, arched cooking alcoves, and beamed ceilings.
Kitchen Renovation Ideas That Works For Every Budget
1. Have the right layout: If you have the right kitchen layout, the rest of the work will be easy. Experts say the work triangle (the distance between the sink, stove, and refrigerator) should be as few steps as possible. As a rule (although there are a few exceptions), the fridge should be as near the entrance as possible.
2. Open cabinets: Open cabinets are particularly a good idea if you have a small kitchen. In the upper level, open cabinets make the space feel larger.
3. Go for high upper cabinets: 36-inches are the standard when it comes to upper cabinets, but you should consider 42-inches (unless you are dealing with the lowest-ceilinged spaces).
4. Splurge: Backsplashes allow you to express your personality and style and you should splurge! splurge! splurge! since they do not require a ton of materials.
5. Light the room up: Stunning light fixtures over the island, the sink, and the breakfast nook are important because most people look at the ceiling when they enter a kitchen. When laying out the light fixtures, ensure you have one “start” and the other fixtures as “supporting cast”.
6. Appliance upgrade: Replace your old appliances with Energy Star appliances to save on energy costs. For a completely different look and feel, consider installing Energy Start dishwashers and fridges, high-tech range hoods, and convection double ovens.
7. Quality paint job: A poor paint job can ruin your walls, even with the most expensive paint. Ensure the color matches the rest of the kitchen décor. Consider painting cabinets to freshen up worn surfaces and to cover dings and nicks.
At Kitchen & Bath, our contractors will work with you, whichever style and kitchen ideas you have. Call us today at (647)697-7725 for quotations on your home renovations.
