Kitchens are undoubtedly the heart of the home today, so you’ll rightly want yours to look its best. Kitchen Case Studies in October 2014 states that designing the kitchen has become a very complicated science. Once a simple space to prepare food, it has now become the family center of the house. Today it is a place where people drink wine while food is prepared, and where children eat breakfast while their sandwiches fill up in lunch boxes.
Even if you’re not really looking for a complete kitchen makeover, a couple of trendy updates will certainly bring you up to date. Renovating will add ease and value to the house.
Use top quality materials
Stay away from drawers that are stapled together or made of particle board. For example, when it comes to cabinet interiors, wood veneer has proven to be more durable compared to laminate, melamine, MDF, or even particle board. A remodel is definitely no small feat and should not be taken lightly or lightly. In a Wall Street Journal article titled The New Kitchen Design Trend: Wood Minimalism, Jen Renzi says how you do your “warm kitchen” will depend on how much you’re willing to spend and whether you want laminate or real wood.
Maintain basic appliances
Instead of opting for too many gadgets and appliances, consider choosing just a few reliable basics. For example, a quality stainless steel kitchen range will make an attractive focal point in the kitchen and take up less space compared to a separate range and wall ovens.
Choose a stylish countertop
Stained wood and white carrara marble add warmth and elegance. Kirkstone polished slate, soapstone, Wiarton limestone and plastic laminate with a wood edge are also suitable for a refined look.
Get an island that works
Islands that offer an airy, open appearance are more attractive. Be careful when placing a bulky kitchen island in the middle of that small room. Ideally, it should be free of many appliances, except for the basics, like a cooktop or sink-dishwasher combo.
Decide on cabinet heights
If, for example, you have 8-foot ceilings, look for cabinets that go all the way to ceiling level. They provide additional storage space, allowing you to use the extra space on the walls for open shelves or artwork.
Don’t overdo the details
Keep in mind that kitchen designs need to blend seamlessly with the other items in the home. Designer tones like plaster molding on cabinet fronts or pediments over stoves can be indicative of decorative excess.
Avoid cleaning and maintenance nightmares
Natural surfaces that have built-in texture, such as slate, terra cotta, marble, and brick, are more difficult to clean, although they do hide that odd crumb. On the other hand, smooth surfaces that come in light colors, for example ceramic floors or white laminate kitchen countertops, are easy to clean but will show everything. It is not easy to keep stainless steel stain free.