It’s the most important room in the house folks. I’m talking about the vast majority of buyers as well as home owners who simply want a nice interior. A clean, updated kitchen offers the biggest return on investment when selling your home and is a great comfort for those who choose to stay put and enjoy it.
Okay, trends don’t change too much from year to year, but I follow these trends as coloring seems to have an annual shift in one area of the kitchen.
First, there seems to be a bit of a trend toward hiding some appliances in drawers, so that they are hidden with the cabinetry design. Primarily I’m talking about the example of using drawers for dishwashers. Owners can wash smaller loads in these drawers while saving on energy as well. I personally am not a big fan of this trend as it comes across to me as a trend that won’t last. Buyers love the pop of seeing the beautiful stainless steel of the refrigerator, stove and dishwasher. Time may prove me wrong but I prefer not to hide my high priced stainless appliance.
Let’s start with cabinetry which historically is part of the big three: cabinets, countertops and appliances. Cabinet trends in recent years have introduced the distressed look, which I love; it’s different and timeless. However, it is still a trend, and appears to be on the decline, with the most popular kitchen cabinetry wood remaining cherry and then maple. I find the least popular is what I have; white cabinets. Don’t worry. If these are matched to good counters, lighting, hardware and flooring, they can look and sell just fine.
How about countertops? Granite is still on top, and for good reason. It has lots of color options and isn’t nearly as maintenance intensive as the competition says. This is from my own experience of course. Quartz and other stones are still on the rise. The bottom line is that anything stone or marble in texture with good coloring will suffice. Just get rid of the laminate once and for all. Do it now while the economy is slow and deals are out there to be had.
Appliances. Simple. Stainless steel is still the king. Black is acceptable, but if you can, upgrade.
Time to discuss flooring. This is another area that is consistent from year to year. Wood and tiles of the ceramic and porcelain variety remain the most popular. If you’re remodeling, I simply stick to the following rule. If you have hardwoods throughout the main level, stick with that for the kitchen rather than change from hardwood to tile. Conversely, if the adjacent room to the kitchen is carpet, use tile. The threshold change flows much better than with two different hard surfaces.
Last would be the least discussed that have a huge impact on every room in a home. Make sure you use lighting and coloring to enhance a room’s comfort level. Ignoring these two inexpensive areas is a huge oversight.
These ideas apply to Fairfax Homes, homes for sale in Arlington, VA, and in most metropolitan areas nationally.
Question by Kim: What’s the new color trend in kitchen/dining room combos?
I’m ready to redo my kitchen/dining room combo. Currently I have sage green walls, leaf decor. Cabinets are neutral maple. What is a new color trend to redecorate with?
Best answer:
Answer by leftyleaper08
darker and mixed colors are in along with dark furnishing Maple is out but you can refinish to match the new stile Trends change and return sometimes wait a few years and you might be just right for the market
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