Current kitchens are full of energy-proficient appliances and state-of-the-art
flooring and countertops. With interest in gourmet cooking high, today's
kitchens are well-thought out and extremely useable spaces. Not only that, they
are beautiful to behold. If you are performing nightly cooking chores in an
outdated kitchen, rocket yourself into the new millennium and consider a kitchen
remodel project.
Some of the trends you're likely to encounter in the most current of kitchens
include combining the space and activities of family rooms and kitchens into one
space commonly called a "great room," creating space for a computer corner, and
building in special storage areas. Perhaps you enjoy wine and serve it often-you
can incorporate space for your wine collection in your kitchen. Or maybe you
need space for your collection of gourmet cookware-there are new options such as
special drawers for pots and pans now available in today's kitchens.
Kitchens today place a great emphasis on functionality and efficiency of
appliances, with some home owners choosing commercial grade appliances for their
kitchens. But that doesn't mean that kitchen design needs to be plain and dull.
Far from it. Cabinetry today is a finely honed craft, with myriad design choices
and a huge selection of woods and laminates to choose from. One current trend is
toward cabinets that look more like furniture, with designers adding tables and
decorative molding on cabinetry to achieve a more unstructured look. Painted and
glazed finishes are also very popular.
Countertops can feature the beauty of raw materials such as granite and
limestone. Butcher block and concrete are also popular materials. The same is
true of flooring-in today's kitchens, durability does not mean sacrificing
beauty. The selection of lighting is staggering and ranges from traditional
ceiling lights, to track or recessed lighting to chandelier. Live in a hot
climate? Perhaps you'll want to choose a combination fan and light for your
kitchen ceiling.
Many people choose to do a kitchen remodel to get rid of restricted, dark
spaces. Adding light and an airy feel to kitchens is a big trend. With the
emphasis on caring for the environment, another development is to bring the
earth inside. No, you don't have to shovel dirt into your house, but consider
using soothing earth tones in planning your kitchen remodel. It will bring a
calm and peaceful aura into your home.
There are so many wonderful trends and wonderful reasons to consider remodeling
your kitchen, it's really worth it to start doing some research and thinking
about what your dream kitchen remodel might be. Bring home a few home remodeling
magazines from the grocery store on your next shopping trip and peruse articles
and ideas about contemporary kitchens-you'll be thrilled and amazed at the
options available to you. Once your eyes are open to the possibilities, visit
your home improvement store or hire a kitchen designer or space planner and soon
you'll be preparing a meal in your newly remodeled kitchen, surrounded by
admiring family and friends.
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