The Latest Kitchen Trends

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. 59% of kitchen renovations involve changing the kitchen’s footprint to be more open and to include other rooms in the home. 49% of kitchen remodels increase the kitchen size. Islands continue to be among the most requested feature. The most popular uses of islands are as follows: entertaining, seating and meal preparation.

The hottest kitchen technology trends include:

• Designated charging stations in the kitchen
  
• Integrated cabinet lighting
  
• Smart appliances
  
• Voice activated controls
  
• Automated cabinet opening
  
• Smart phone wireless controls
  

The top design motifs for 2018 are:

• Contemporary
  
• Transitional
  
• Farmhouse
  
• Industrial
  
• Rustic
  

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. Another hot trend is a contemporary look that mixes metals with traditional accent pieces. Cherry and maple continue to dominate stained cabinet sales, but there is a growing trend for wood finishes that show more grain and character.
Trends on the watch list include:

• Metal accents
  
• Contrasting finishes
  
• Walnut
  
• Dramatic textures
  
• Light filled spaces
  
• Feminine influences
  
• Greige tones
  

The leading cabinet enhancements are:

• Wide/deeper drawers with organizers
  
• Floating/open shelves
  
• Built-in appliances
  
• Integrated cabinet lighting
  
• Built-in seating
  

To learn how you can capitalize on new technologies, storage solutions and the latest industry trends to help create a dream kitchen, please give us a call at 215-357-9300 or visit our showroom outside Montgomery County at 350 Bustleton Pike, Feasterville, PA 19053.