Are you thinking of renovating your kitchen and picking out the all-time favorite granite stone for countertops and rich colors for floors? Well, it is time to rethink these and many other trends that have been favorites in the past year or so. With the advent of 2014, new trends have cropped up and these have gone out of the window. Replacing these 2013 trends are materials, colors and designs that will make your kitchen a comfortable, slightly traditional and homely place to be at. Zillow Digs Home Design Trend report has just come out for the year 2014 and the following is their take on the top trending kitchen designs:
Granite Vs. Caesarstone: Granite countertops are so 2013. Welcome to 2014 where experts are gushing over materials like quartz and caesarstone that are more durable and reasonable in price too. The problem that many kitchen designers are experiencing with granite is that it is not uniform in it's design because it is a natural stone and there are bound to be a few pink or white lines here and there. Caesarstone seems to be the best choice after granite because it is uniform in design, chips less easily and is also cheaper. This stone comes in a variety of thicknesses and around 20 colors making it a versatile and much wanted material. Although it is synthetic it does not damage easily at all and it is a sustainable material for countertops that will last for a long time.
Open Cabinetry: Kitchen design experts are no longer using closed cabinetry in 2014, because again it is definitely going out of fashion. Mostly this is because, in 2014, kitchens will be designed to be more open-spaced and a socially friendly place. It has been noticed that more and more people are spending time in their kitchens with friends or family. People want to mark the kitchen territory as an expression of themselves, so the only thing that makes sense in terms of cabinetry is to have open cabinets. Another thing is that people want everything to be within their reach and where they can see it as it makes it more convenient to cook. The more exposed, the better it is for people.
Work Triangle Reorganized: According to a survey by Zillow 29% of homeowners want to make their kitchens contemporary but want it to be functional and comfortable. The kitchen has become the center of the house as many mothers or homeowners would tell you, because children always want something from the fridge, and parents want them to eat dinner in front of them while they cook. So, we have to re imagine the work place in the kitchen and make it more useful for the homeowners. It has to be designed in a way that it does not come in the way of the person cooking while it also facilitates them.
Light Floor plans: Ok, so a lot of people prefer the dark cherry wood that gives their kitchen a rich and warm look. However, kitchen designers are of the opinion that it is going out of fashion, and in it's place people now prefer lighter colored floors. However, it is true that lighter colors will show more scratches, spills and stains, so it is obviously not being recommended for those who have children. Light floors make the kitchen look more open and free, making it more welcoming and open-spaced as contemporary kitchens are meant to be.
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