2012 has brought an array of changes to the world of Kitchen
designs. Gone are the days of cherry
wood cabinets, BRIGHT and WHITE are in!
Goodbye
white & off-white appliances, hello stainless steel and black!
With the kitchen usually being the
“gathering” place of your home and functionality being the number one priority,
keeping this space bright and open is the way to go! Here are some other trends to be on the lookout
for:
Cabinets & Countertops
White cabinets
with a sleek and streamlined look will really turn your kitchen around! With functionality being the focus, islands
with lots of storage have been increasingly popular as well as thicker cuts of
marble and granite for the countertops.
A new trend that we’ve seen in the way of backsplashes has been glass
tile. It’s easily installed and can add
just the right amount of color to your walls!
Appliances
As
previously stated, stainless steel appliances are still in, but black is making
a comeback! Other popular appliances
include cooktops with wall mounted double ovens and mounted microwaves,
increasing functionality by creating more counter space. As always, it’s best to look for and purchase
energy efficient appliances to not only help the environment, but save you
money in the long run!
Lighting
Often
overlooked, lighting is an element that can drastically change the atmosphere
and overall look of your kitchen.
Trending now are track lighting, pendant lighting and LED under cabinet
lighting. Track lighting can give area
specific lighting, while pendant lighting not only gives area light but becomes
a focal point as well. LED cabinet
lighting adds to the functionality of the counter space by giving extra
lighting for prep work. Lighting is
another item which can be energy efficient, thus reducing costs and your carbon
footprint!
So with
functionality being the top priority & trend this year, keeping your
kitchen design simple, yet unique, while adding in a splash of color is
definitely the way to go for 2012!
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