The trends in kitchen design have made
dramatic changes this year, taking a new direction in both form and function.
As more homeowners embrace open concept living, they want their kitchens to be
that gathering place for friends and family, with warm, comfortable, easy
spaces to prepare food and entertain. Kitchen interior design allows
for some bold choices as well as simplicity to reflect your taste and needs.
Here are some of the top tips and inspired ideas for updating the look and feel
of your kitchen.
The
Dark Side
While white was the height of fashion for
the past few years, cabinetry is shifting to a more sophisticated, luxurious
look, with dark matte paint or wood stain. Black cabinets, especially with gold
hardware, is also taking off, giving an elegant, glamorous feeling to your
space. Paired with lots of natural lighting and an open floorplan, the darker
finishes work well for a neo-retro feel.
Make
It Minimal
While modern, clean lines are nothing new,
today’s kitchens take it to another level. An interior
design firm Los Angeles may recommend foregoing your hard-to-reach
top cabinets for open shelving to display the essentials. You may also want to
say goodbye to your pot rack and pare down your countertop appliances and
clutter for a simpler feel.
Use
Your Smarts
Technology continues to reign supreme in
today’s kitchens. From refrigerators that can keep track of your grocery list
to hands-free faucet sensors to turn on automatically, your kitchen can work
smarter so that you don’t have to work harder.
Custom
Countertops
The granite of the past ten years has given
way to quartz, which is easy to maintain as well as stylish. Other materials
are also making waves, including wood and concrete, for practicality and
durability. Any of these counters can give you a more custom look that is
anything but cookie-cutter.
Floors
With a Flourish
Hardwood floors aren’t going out of style,
but they do have some major competition. Ceramic tiles are making a comeback,
but the real style trend that is taking off is statement floors, bold patterns
that have both a contemporary and vintage feel. Talk to an interior designer Palm Desert, Hollywood, or Santa Monica to see what options exist in tiling to
grab your attention.
Up
to the Ceiling
Backsplashes used to be just that: a
section of material on a wall to catch either the splash of water from a sink
or cooking spills behind a stove. Nowadays, backsplashes are another way to
express your individuality, and the current trend of tiling to the ceiling
takes this practical design to new heights. Don’t expect to see these high-rise backsplashes in subway tile either; sleek, neutral tiles or different patterns
can take a backsplash and make it into an accent wall or focal point in the
room.
Don’t be afraid to try one or more of these
trends when you update your kitchen design. By working with an interior
designer, you can get a better sense of how your room can function and blend
with the style you want to achieve.
