Things are heating up in the kitchen, style-wise, that is. More people now want a functional space, but aesthetically pleasing to prepare food and a cozy place to spend time with family and friends. Because we all know the kitchen makes the best venue. Trending this year is decorated in bright colors, and lots of space open and airy lights. Carefully select the changes and improvements made as trends in this year can disappear or become classics of next year with ease.
By taking on a kitchen renovation or designing a new one, keep your own lifestyle and tastes in mind. From a complete kitchen redesign can be costly, you want the look is timeless. Trend forecasters say this is what is cooking in the kitchen this year.
The opening across the living area of your home continues the trend. If you can see the living room or living room from the kitchen, then you'll want the decor to be consistent in both. That can mean harmonization with carpet in both rooms, hanging works by this artist and / or complementary color palettes. You need something to tie the room together.
2. Add an island
Thanks in part to the Food Network, kitchen islands and have become mobilized. Yes, you can move around more functionality and efficiency. A mobile island can easily be used as additional counter space when necessary.
3. Go for quartz
Quartz countertops have replaced granite. They come in a wide variety of colors and patterns; you can even get quartz counters that seem to granite. Quartz repels stains, scratch resistant and chip and requires annual sealing. It is virtually maintenance free.
4. Buy Appliances warm metallic tones
Say goodbye to stainless steel appliances give way to gold, copper and bronze. Its texture and glossy finishes match almost any color palette. Manufacturers say that these new colors are stains and resistant digital prints.
5. Choose from a variety of cabinets
Oak could be the overall winner, but maple and cherry woods have their place in the kitchen. Other trendsetters vote for or gray metal cabinets. Or paint which has a gray driftwood. No matter what color you choose, update your cabinets, drawers and pantry to be efficient. Removable shelves where you can see everything at once, shelves support so you can change the height of the shelves and lazy-Susan-type shelves in lower cabinets will all make your life easier.
6. Opt for oil-rubbed bronze Fixtures
Faucets, handles, knobs and towel rings up a team of well-oiled bronze finish with Pantone color of the year, Marsala, which is a deep wine color.
7. Update your floor
Porcelain reigns as the most popular flooring material and if you are on a strict budget, will have to check into it. Although the name porcelain evokes images of delicate figures, when soil is not the case. Lasts longer than other materials and comes in a variety of textures, colors and patterns.
8. Think Commercial Lighting
Culinary disasters will fully be in your past when your kitchen lights up like a TV studio. Some elements of this trend include clear glass bulbs light wire caging instead of lamps, rivets and other industrial hardware.
9. Be bold with color
Vanish kitchens completely white. Even neutrals are not resonating this year as they have in the past. Shades of mustard, scarlet, royal blue and dark pink rich have made their debut, but only on a wall, not all of them. Or you can add an accent with wallpaper on a wall.
10. Get Smart
Kitchen now cover all types of smart technology. Charging stations are hidden inside drawers, a Minder egg on your fridge tells you when it's time to replenish supplies a measured Prep Pad not only food, but also gives the nutritional content and slow cooker you can turn your smartphone can do all mealtimes in an instant.
