You spend hours in your kitchen every week. Why not spend that time in a space you love? Whether you’re tired of outdated decor, want to upgrade to a better design, or just want a change, kitchen remodeling is a great way to enhance and update your home. Bring modern style and practical function into your home with the latest trends in kitchen remodeling!
Stainless steel appliances: Unlike color appliance trends that come and go (think avocado green refrigerators!), stainless steel appliances are here for the long haul. Timeless and classic, stainless steel appliances add beautiful style and great value to your kitchen. If you’re not ready for a complete kitchen makeover, consider simply replacing your appliances with stainless steel models. Even such a small and affordable switch can go a long way in modernizing your space!
Solid Surface Countertops: Goodbye, Formica! Today’s kitchen is all about the solid surface countertop. From high-end natural stones like granite to cheaper engineered stones like quartz, stone countertops offer enduring, long-lasting beauty. Other hot solid surface countertop options include recycled materials like glass and even paper, as well as concrete. While laminate countertops can make your kitchen look dated, solid surface stone countertops are your solution for a contemporary look that will stay stylish for years to come.
Open Floor Plans: In the past, kitchens were relegated to the back of the house, often completely enclosed to keep them out of sight; unfortunately, this leads to small, cramped and claustrophobic spaces. Modern kitchens emphasize open floor plans, connecting the space with the rest of the house and allowing your kitchen to truly be the heart of your home. To achieve an open floor plan for your newly remodeled kitchen, you can knock down walls, create hallways, or even add an entirely new kitchen. Kitchen islands and peninsulas help you create that feeling of openness while still defining the space (and who doesn’t need more counter space!). A popular trend is continuing the open flow of the floor plan in cabinet design: glass front doors, open shelving, and dish racks are creative solutions for adding storage without cluttering the kitchen with bulky-looking cabinets.
Keep in mind that the national return on investment for kitchen remodeling is extremely high. While many home improvement projects only generate about 50% of the initial investment, the return on investment for kitchen remodels (major and minor) ranges from 76% to almost 80%. So why not make an investment in your home? You will be able to enjoy your new modern kitchen and if you sell your house later you will get a great return!