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Have you always dreamed of a bigger kitchen with more cabinet space, a kitchen that is more than just a place to prepare your next meal? If so, you are not alone.
Kitchen renovation is slated to be one of the top remodeling projects for 2014 nationwide, and with these 2014 kitchen remodeling trends, your dream kitchen can now become a reality.
Atouch of modern architecture is all you may need. It could be as simple as adding an island, new cabinets or LED lighting.
More homeowners are adding an island, which makes the room more functional. Rather than a traditional square island, homeowners are choosing a variety of shapes such as rectangular, oval or pentagon. Altering the island shape creates interest, drama and energy in the kitchen.
Another popular redesign is to create large, free-flowing cabinets that extend to the ceiling, while at the same time creating 40 percent more storage space.
Two decades ago, kitchen cabinets were considered well equipped if they had a lazy Susan or room for plants at the top. Now kitchens with floor-to-ceiling cabinetry offer more space, featuring built-in shelves as well as soft-close drawers and doors.
When it comes to today’s kitchens, cabinet manufacturers have made it easy to hide almost any appliance, trash compactor or wine cooler behind a matching cabinet door, creating a smooth, cohesive look throughout the kitchen.
To modernize a kitchen, don’t forget LED lighting. Look for under-cabinet LED lights, and appliances that come with ambient lighting and light fixtures with an easily changeable feature when you’re in the mood for a different color. 2014 kitchen design trends say no to lighting that’s merely functional, and yes to ample and mood lighting that creates an inviting living space.
This year, expect sleek modern and contemporary kitchens to take over.
A member of the Remodelers Council of the Greater Houston Builders Association provided this article. The Remodelers Council is dedicated to promoting professionalism and public awareness of the remodeling profession through education, certification and service to the Houston-area community. To join the Remodelers Council, call 281-970-8970. To find a professional remodeler in your area, visit www.ghba.org.