Since its emerging and consistent inclusion among the list of top home improvement projects with the highest return on investments, kitchen remodeling has been in the spotlight. Every year, arising trends are much talked about by real estate agents, designers, contractors and homeowners wanting to boost quality of living and have a taste of luxurious appeal. This fashion phenomenon is experienced in New York, throughout the whole country and even around the globe. So whether you are in Queens, Staten Island, Manhattan, Brooklyn or Long Island a stylish kitchen remodeling project would surely maximize every benefit that the project has to offer.
Trends tend to change time and again, and even in these fashionable categories, there still remain those that outshine the rest and these are the hottest trends in kitchen remodeling. What are they, you ask?
Nothing Beats Natural
Indeed, natural materials have long since been and are still favorites in homes. The luxurious warmth and intrinsic durability that they provide have gained them a permanent spot at the heart of every home. Though posing as more expensive choices, selecting natural would still give you your money's worth, if not more.
Granite countertops have made a lot of kitchens achieve that touch of elegance that is unlike any other- whether the overall design be classic or modern. Other than that unsurpassed beauty, granite also offers durability, resilience and high resistance to common cooking and food preparation elements like stains, heat and scratches.
Hardwood flooring is another value-adding feature that has invaded kitchen remodeling. The advancements in technology have afforded these types of floor a whole new strength to better withstand whatever impacts and spills.
Richer, Darker
As the kitchens have debunked the living rooms and have become the reigning heart of homes, kitchen remodeling trends have reflected a more welcoming, comfortable at the same time plush ambiance. Richer and darker tones help achieve a warmer appeal that makes kitchens fit for all the functions that it serves.
The darkly luscious richness of maple has gained it popularity in terms of being used as material for kitchen cabinetry.
Space, Space and More Space
For functionality, productivity and plain beauty; creating more space has become a must in every kitchen remodeling design. As there are a lot of tasks performed in this area, the design should enable the household to effectively complete each without the hassles of bumping into each other. Integration of multiple work stations is a popular solution. But even if the total square footage does not allow this much liberty in design, it is still a must to make the kitchen look more spacious than it actually is.
The use of innovative storage solutions are ideal to free up more space as well as organize all essentials avoiding clutter. A kitchen island not only creates another place for storage but an additional work station as well.
Beauty and Function
Modern kitchen remodeling trends do not only stop at beauty but integrates functionality as well. Other than the evolving look, appliances are vying for selection through the high tech features that they have like pre-programmed heating modes, induction, steam and others that continues to get better and better.
By:Euqene Makeev
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