Kitchen Renovation Design Trends for the New Year
Chasing the latest design trends can be a tough thing to do because not all of them will land with homeowners for an extended period of time. For the most part you will want your kitchen renovations to display some personal touches because it is your kitchen and you will be using it, but there is something to be said for remaining on neutral ground to avoid polarizing potential buyers if you might be considering a move in the next few years. The main idea here is to tread lightly and keep your renovations subtle and balanced. The following themes have been chosen as the most kitchen renovations that are trending in 2016.
Paint those Cabinets
This is a perfect example of making a splash without completely revamping the kitchen or taking on the expense of new cabinets. Give them a facelift with new doors and hardware, or you can paint them, which is even cheaper. The trend of painting your wood cabinets has been around for a while and we see no reason that trend will not continue.
Contractor
Finding the right contractor that you work well with is one of the keys to any successful kitchen renovation project. The feeling of a shared understanding of what you expect from the project will help the contractor make your dream kitchen a reality.
More Backsplash
The backsplash trend rolls on and homeowners are loving the choices at their disposal! You can expect to see clean lines with very little grout exposed and backsplashes that are made from the same surface and hue as the countertops.
Keep it Simple
Simple is in in 2016 with less hardware, scalloping or busy colors in the kitchen than in years past. Homeowners want to keep their cooking space clean and clutter free and what better way than with slab doors and basic profiles.
Televisions
Incorporating a boob tube into your kitchen renovation has never been more acceptable and no matter if it is the kitchen proper or a breakfast nook, televisions have become so thin, lightweight and easy to stage that they almost seem like the perfect kitchen accessory.
Televisions
Incorporating a boob tube into your kitchen renovation has never been more acceptable and no matter if it is the kitchen proper or a breakfast nook, televisions have become so thin, lightweight and easy to stage that they almost seem like the perfect kitchen accessory.
Warm Metals
For several years silver and brushed nickel have been the standard when it comes to colors in the kitchen for hardware. We are seeing that trend shift to warmer metals like gold to soften the feel of kitchens in the New Year.
Cool Colors
In contrast to the warmer hues of kitchen hardware, backsplash and cabinet tones are trending toward cooler colors like grays, blues and whites to add a calming vibe to your kitchen. Homeowners want to enjoy their kitchens in a relaxing and soothing atmosphere and those colors are on the rise.
Healthy Appliances
There has been a growing trend toward healthy living and new ways to prepare food. The convection steam oven is one such appliance that is turning heads because the process involved helps to keep the vitamins and nutrients in your food instead of cooking them out. Homeowners and buyers alike have begun checking for this type of appliance.
Already Up-To-Date?
Overall there are no groundbreaking changes expected for 2016 and that may be a good thing as it will keep you from breaking the bank to stay current. Colors and simple designs will dominate in 2016, so before you spring for that custom cabinetry, give your old ones a fresh coat of light gray paint to see what that does for you.
