The kitchen is an important part of home improvement projects and also one of the best investments. As the most crucial part of your home, making it both attractive and fully functional can be imperative. It has undergone extreme alterations and has now become more than just an area to cook food. In today’s world, it is a room used for family gatherings where families and friends enjoy meals together. Therefore, the dream of every owner is to have a well-planned and smoothly functioning kitchen, regardless of its type and size.
Due to ever-increasing changes and technological advancements, incorporating a variety of significant factors to keep up with the latest trends seems like a wonderful idea. Here are some design trends for 2016 to help homeowners find their way to a beautiful yet functional kitchen:
1. Smart storage: Making the most of your cabinets, drawers, and pantry not only goes with the latest trend, it helps to provide plenty of storage space. They provide enough space for daily service, pots, pans and other items. Some of the items include built-in knife slots, pull-out shelves, pull-out baskets, pantries, wall-mounted racks, swivel corners, open-weave baskets, and more.
2. Soft Colors: Sometimes the introduction of a new hue can change the entire look of a kitchen and soft colors will be a big hit this season. Light color palettes like pale green, pale blue, pale yellows, gray and white work well with lighter wood tones. Light colored cabinets with richly stained wood give it a modern look.
3. Integrated Spaces: Due to the lifestyle of a family nowadays, an integrated or open kitchen is becoming more and more popular. As home footprints get smaller, open floor plans make sense. An open kitchen serves multiple purposes including cooking, socializing, entertaining, reading, and more. They also incorporate more features like dining tables, televisions, chandeliers, and even work desks.
4. Built-in sinks: Most homeowners like a clean look, and undermount sinks offer a uniform space. They are functional and beautiful as you don’t see the rim of the sink on the countertop and they don’t trap dirt. They are easy to install and clean and offer plenty of room to work. The most popular materials for undermount sinks are cast iron and stainless steel.
5. Commercial Grade Appliances: Stainless steel has long been the standard as it is strong and offers resistance to corrosion and staining. The latest trend is taking stainless steel to a whole new level through high-end appliances. Some of the most popular commercial-grade appliances include built-in refrigerators, high-end dishwashers, convection microwave ovens, warming drawers and more.
