It’s definitely hot in the kitchen. Naperville-based Sebring Design Build has complied an insightful and inspirational “hot” list of the top 10 kitchen design trends for 2109. Here is a quick-hit summary, but it’ll be worth your time to scope out the full-treatment that Sebring brings (not only for the design insights and photo examples, but the article itself stands as a top-notch model for how Sebring markets kitchen remodeling services to its clients):
1. Smart Kitchens: Technology has been integrated into every function and appliance – from the faucets to the fridge to the lighting.
2. Cabinet Colors: Dark (black, navy, emerald green and even plum) is In and white is Out.
3. Streamlines design: While styles like farmhouse and mid-century modern are still popular, homeowners are getting more streamlined in their overall aesthetic, designs and alternative materials for kitchens.
4. Quartz is still king: Reining over granite marble and other counter-top materials, quartz has proven to hold-up virtually forever, is a breeze to maintain and anti-microbial. Best of all, it’s been around long enough there are a ton of design choice now available.
5. Effective storage: Overcoming issue of wasted cabinet spaces, cabinet suppliers are more savvy about offering solutions, which include appliances garages for small appliance, drawer dividers for cutlery & utensils, pull-outs for spices, tray dividers, roll-out trays and caddies for pots & pans; as well as wastebasket cabinets for garbage and recyclables and/or deep drawers.
6. New appliance styles and preferences: Long gone are the days of matching silver toned appliances. In 2019, we expect to see appliances in a variety of colors and finishes.
7. Hardwood flooring is still hot but ceramic tile is definitely warming.
8. Single-level, multi-purpose kitchen islands: Island serve as the hub of the kitchen, with single-level larger sizing emerging. The kitchen island is meant to create an impact, and its design must make a statement.
9. Beautiful backsplashes: Tile backsplashes in kitchens always seem to have new trends and styles. With all the constant change, who can keep up? Read more (link at end) to learn how to get beyond subway tile.
10. Connecting with the great outdoors: New window and door designs provide sleek ways to open on to a patio, deck or yard