Remodeling Your Kitchen? Consider These New Trends

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For many people the kitchen is one of the most important spaces in a house. Not only is a kitchen a place where meals are prepared, but kitchens are often a gathering place where people congregate and socialize while cooking and after consuming a meal. Many times when people are looking to buy a house the configuration, size and condition of the kitchen is a huge part of the purchase decision.

Not only are kitchens an important space in any house, but they are also expensive to remodel. There is so much more to a kitchen versus other rooms in a house considering there are cabinets, countertops, appliances and other items that can make a kitchen remodel a sizable investment. To make the most of your investment in a kitchen remodel, consider these five upcoming trends in kitchen design. Following these trends early will help ensure that your kitchen does not look dated sooner rather than later.

Countertops

Granite used to be the hot thing for countertops. And while there are still quite a few people installing granite counters in kitchens, the new trend is concrete counters. Concrete offers some distinct advantages over granite. First off, it’s much less expensive. Not only that, but concrete counters are highly durable. Just think the kind of extreme temperatures, weather and pressure your concrete driveway deals with on a daily basis. And don’t think that a concrete countertop has to look like your driveway. The concrete can be stamped and texturized to make it look like a number of different surfaces, as well as stained a whole sleuth of colors.

New Technology

Cutting edge technology. All kinds of home appliances are joining the technology revolution that’s been sweeping through kitchen appliances. It used to be that programmable ovens were considered high-tech, but now there are ovens, refrigerators and other appliances that come outfitted for WiFi connections, meaning a homeowner who forgot to shut off the oven before leaving the house can turn it off with his phone. Homeowners can also see what foods are missing from the fridge when they are at the store, helping save on unnecessary future trips to purchase forgotten items. And more refrigerators are coming with screens on them, allowing people to watch cooking tutorials or browse the web for recipes.

Stoves

If you are looking to install a stove range, you should be aware that dual-fuel ranges are becoming popular and very commonplace. These ranges can use both electricity and natural gas to cook food. Anyone who has used a gas stove knows that they heat food faster, cook more evenly and are easier to manage. Some people prefer electric stoves for safety reasons, especially if they have children. A dual-fuel range accommodates everyone, making it an increasingly popular choice.

Hidden Appliances

Hidden appliances. A growing number of people want a kitchen that has a clean look to it, which involves the appliances being hidden. It used to be that people wanted the appliances to be highly featured with shiny stainless steel surfaces, but that trend is over. Now people are outfitting refrigerators and dishwashers with cabinetry facades and hiding microwaves behind flip-up doors. And there are even stovetops with burners that retract under the stove’s surface, giving an even cleaner look to the kitchen.

Green

Green living. As people become more conscious of how their life affects the environment, more kitchens are being outfitted with green technologies. This means new kitchens are being built with materials like recycled glass, bamboo, reclaimed wood and finish materials that are free of chemicals. And many new kitchens also have a composter built into a cabinet or the countertop.

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