Kitchen Design Trends That Offer Style As Well As Function
Kitchens are one of the most important room in your home. It serves the obvious function as a place to prepare and store food, but kitchens and dining areas do more than that. The become the place where you entertain guests and provide a family gathering area that is well away from the incessant droning of the tv. Because of this, there’s often a lot of thought and consideration that is put into designing kitchens, especially in newer homes. Here are some new design trends that you’ll want to consider when building your new kitchen.
Island Bar
Islands have always been a popular choice for kitchens because it helps to add a little extra space and room to maneuver. A new trend that has been really successful is to have a raised counter top on your island. The raised counter top not only serves to hide the sink and prep area, but creates a beautiful open area for serving. The raised part of the counter not only can serve as a table but gives you an excuse to get those bar stools you’ve always wanted.
Stacked Appliances
There’s a lot to be said for having your appliances built in, especially if you’ve ever had to clean under the microwave. Stacked appliances not only offer a stylish way to house your most commonly used kitchen gear but does wonders to free up counter space.
Tile Backsplashes
Tile backsplashes are a fun way to add a little color to your kitchen. It doesn’t take much to incorporate some accent stones into your backsplash to really bring your kitchen design together. Backsplashes also serve a very practical purpose in the kitchen as they make the walls easier to clean, as must with small children or if you enjoy making your own spaghetti sauce.
Stacked Cabinets
One of the biggest downfalls to most kitchens is simply not having enough storage space. Stacked cabinets are another kitchen trend that lends itself to the style of your kitchen as well as solving the storage space issue. As design trends go, this is one you’ll definitely want to consider incorporating into your new kitchen. Play with the shape and color of your cabinets, the fume hood over the cooktop, and the accent tiles if you want to create a stunning kitchen design.
The other Benefit of a Well Designed Kitchen
If you’re building a new home, then chances are you’re planning on staying there for quite some time. However, the other thing to consider is the sale value of your home, should you ever decide to leave. The kitchen quickly becomes a focal point for home sales and can easily make or break the decision for your prospective buyers. Taking the extra thought and time when designing your new kitchen not only makes it a great deal more accessible to you, but does wonders when it comes time to sell your home. Incorporating these new design trends are not only beautiful, but they serve a practical function as well, giving you the best of both worlds when it comes to style and design.
+Ken Uhrich likes houses. In fact he lives in one. You can drop him a line at the Custom Home Group website.