Your
kitchen is the real working heart and most used part of your home; it is
no surprise, therefore, it shows signs of wear and faded appearance
sooner than the other parts. That is why kitchen remodels are among the
most common of home remodeling projects.
Also
your kitchen should be remodeled to acquire two vital features –
trouble-free, high utility and refreshing look – both lasting for long
and making your time there a pleasant experience. Here are a few new
trends that demand your active consideration.
White is always right
Yes,
a white kitchen is indeed traditional! But its popularity continues to
trend: about 67% of the members of the National Kitchen and Bath
Association (NKBA) say that it is their top color choice.
The
2014 ‘Best in American Living Awards’ of the National Association of
Home Builders highlighted layering white on white. This means fixing
white cabinets on white counter tops with white backsplashes.
Moreover, white appliances are easy to clean and blend with both traditional and contemporary kitchen decors.
Gray is a great color
If
you do want color in your kitchen, think of gray. It is the kitchen
color growing fastest in popularity, according to the NKBA. If you live
in a cold cloudy climate, use gray on wood to create warmth, or pair it
with hot colors like yellow and red. In a warm climate, light gray is a
cool and pleasant color on its own.
Small appliances
Appliances
are shrinking in size without losing functionality. Look for appliances
that have small footprints to increase the open area of your kitchen.
You will be surprised at how much easier life is with more space to move
in a kitchen. These small appliances have contributed to the growth of
small secondary kitchens for adult children and elderly parents. Is this
something your home needs?
Quartz counters
In
the past, quartz and granite countertops were tied in popularity. The
trend now is for quartz and with good reason. It is the toughest
countertop material, and is resistant to chips, scratches and burns. And
unlike granite, quartz does not have to be sealed every year to prevent
staining. Available now are quartz countertops that look like granite,
but are much tougher.
Modern lighting
LED
lighting is the future. Not only do these bulbs consume far less
electricity, but also last long – about 50,000 hours. That means you can
install them in places where bulb replacement is not something you want
to do often. Also, they emit almost no heat, and so do not burn
cabinets or leave scorch marks on walls, if left on indefinitely.
Touch-activated faucets
Touch-activated
faucets may be a little expensive, but they do: save water – a globally
scarce commodity (for which you are billed); reduce the need for
turning them on and off with dirty oily hands and then scrubbing them
clean.
Keep things accessible
Plan
to arrange the most frequently used utensils and appliances in such a
way that it is easy for you to access and handle them. Reduce strenuous
bending and stretching and possible tension, making your time in the
kitchen less of a hassle.
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