THE KITCHEN IS THE HEART OF THE HOME AND A SPACE WHERE WE COOK AND ENJOY SNACKING WHILE CHATTING WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY.
The Kitchen is the most valuable room in the home. It is the space I spend the most of my time with clients discussing and designing. Ideally, your Kitchen renovation should earn a 70% return on investment when you sell your home. But, this depends on the features you choose.
HERE'S HOW I CAN HELP. LET'S CHAT ABOUT THE TOP 5 KITCHEN TRENDS FOR 2017 THAT YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY EMBRACE.
1. MORE TECHNOLOGY
Technology is rapidly developing in the modern home and is taking center stage in your kitchen. 2017 will focus on appliances with integrated speakers with bluetooth functionality, color changing lights and pop up sockets for phone charging giving kitchens a modern twist.
2. MONOCHROME TONES
I'm anticipating a rise in popularity of grey, black and white tones in the kitchen. Last year brought us a huge uptick in the use of grey. But, these three colors can work in varying degrees; whether its entire cabinets, surfaces, appliances or kitchen accessories - hello onyx black Kitchen Aid blender for a mere $699.
3. QUALITY STORAGE SOLUTIONS
This is an ongoing struggle for my clients across the board. I prefer to hide all small appliances (toaster oven, coffee pots) in tall pantry cabinets with roll-out drawers. My favorite additional is deep drawers with smart dividers to keep everything organized and create that wow factor.
4. CLUTTER FREE COUNTERTOPS
My go to design trick to open up a small Kitchen and allow the cook to calmly prepare their food is adding a large, clear open surface.
5. MODERN PAINTED CABINETS
When it comes to a painted kitchen, the trend is moving away from chunky crown profiles and heavy door moldings. I'm designing a slimmer, thinner look with Shaker style doors and slab drawers. This helps the kitchen maintain classic proportions with a modern look & feel.
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Cheers!
Michelle
