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On Kitchen Trends
Posted on 03 August 2018
A lot has changed over the years especially when it comes to how people want their homes to look like. Because the central point of any house is the kitchen, owners always make it a point to spend more time planning and remodeling it. Now that designs have changed so much with technology playing an important part, it gave the trends in kitchen design a different twist. Here are some of the trends this year. KITCHEN ISLANDS Gone are the days when kitchen islands are not that given that much thought. Kitchen Islands have become bigger and multipurpose over the years, and they’re no longer something that is just squeezed into spaces. Nowadays, kitchen islands have grown bigger so more people can utilize it. These islands are also meant to have a bigger impact on any home and have more storage cabinets. Modern kitchen islands are also used now for dining purposes, mainly for casual eating and drinking. CERAMIC TILES For many years, hardwood has been the most popular flooring among homeowners. But changes have been happening recently. Ceramic flooring seems to be giving the hardwood a run for money since more and more homeowners choose this option. And because technology made innovations, ceramic tiles now come with various styles and designs which make it more appealing to many people. One of the most popular ceramic tiles used these days are those that resemble natural stone. But if you’re into personalized tiles, you can also do that by having it cut just the way you like it. STORAGE SOLUTIONS What makes a kitchen real messy is when there’s not enough storage. But sometimes, even storage solutions make up most of the kitchen space which can also be a problem. Nowadays, cabinetry is made to have more space in the kitchen. A functional kitchen should have storage solutions that will not keep you from moving freely to prepare food and dine with family and friends. There should be storage for cutlery and utensils, as well as pull-outs for condiments and spices. The modern storage solutions make it so much easier to access everything you need in the kitchen. QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS Countertops are essential in making your kitchen look attractive. Quartz countertops have been celebrated as the most popular among high-end kitchens. What makes this material so appealing to people is its ability to last forever, which technically means you will save a lot of money. It’s such a hardy material and it’s easy to clean because it’s anti-bacterial. For anyone who doesn’t like cleaning their countertops all the time, this is the perfect one to install in the kitchen, at the same time, the trend today are neutral colors which creates a uniform look.