A recent analysis of kitchen trends by one of the largest manufacturers of kitchen cabinets in North America offers some interesting insights to help you plan your kitchen remodel.
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59% of kitchen renovations involve changing the kitchen’s footprint to be more open and to include other rooms in the home.
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49% of kitchen remodels increase the kitchen size.
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Islands continue to be among the most requested feature. The most popular uses of islands are as follows: entertaining, seating and meal preparation
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The hottest kitchen technology trends include:
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Designated charging stations in the kitchen
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Integrated cabinet lighting
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Smart appliances
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Voice activated controls
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Automated cabinet opening
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Smart phone wireless controls
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The top design motifs for 2018 are:
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Contemporary
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Transitional
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Farmhouse
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Industrial
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Rustic
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Mixing materials is another hot trend with 49% of designers stating that they believe mixing an opaque with a stain is a top 2018 trend.
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Another hot trend is a contemporary look that mixes metals with traditional accent pieces.
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Cherry and maple continue to dominate stained cabinet sales, but there is a growing trend for wood finishes that show more grain and character.
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Trends on the watch list include:
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Metal accents
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Contrasting finishes
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Walnut
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Dramatic textures
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Light filled spaces
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Feminine influences
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Greige tones
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The leading cabinet enhancements are:
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Wide/deeper drawers with organizers
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Floating/open shelves
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Built-in appliances
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Integrated cabinet lighting
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Built-in seating
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To learn how you can capitalize on new technologies, storage solutions and the latest industry trends to help create a dream kitchen we’d love to meet with you! Give us a call to set up an appointment: 781-749-6777.
