The kitchen is, undoubtedly, by far the most influential room in a home. As you know, it’s the room prospective buyers gravitate toward and definitely will turn out to be the determining factor in whether or not a full-price offer is made.
But what are the latest and greatest kitchen design trends of this year?
5 kitchen design styles which will make buyers gush
5 design trends worth considering
There’s a difference between renovating your kitchen with the function of living in it for a couple of years and renovating with the objective of putting your house on the market. In the latter situation, the homeowners’ design preferences are somewhat irrelevant. Homeowners who would like to sell, should make design choices with mass appeal as the primary goal.
“To pick a remodel style, the best thing you can do is actually see some kitchens in person,” according to FilterBuy. “Check websites like Trulia and realtor.com for open houses – homes for sale that will be held open on weekends for tours. Look for homes with words like ‘recently remodeled kitchen’ or ‘fully remodeled home’ that are similar in style to your home, and pay those homes a personal visit.”
If you do visit open houses or browse online listings, you’ll discover that the following kitchen design trends are popular currently:
1. Quartz counter-tops
In high-end kitchens all over the nation, you’ll see that granite counter-tops are generally substituted with quartz. Whereas granite can be easily stained, quartz is non-porous and highly resistant to staining and bacterial growth. In addition to that, it will look absolutely gorgeous. It’s available in a wide variety of styles and colors and in most cases resembles granite, but minus the negative characteristics.
2. Concealed appliances
At one time when kitchen appliances were the focus of the kitchen. Stainless steel refrigerators and dishwashers were what buyers looked for in a modern home.
However, style preferences are evolving and one of today’s biggest trends is concealed or hidden appliances. Refrigerator faces now blend in with walls, and dishwashers appear to be they’re part of the cabinets
3. LED lighting
The days are gone where bright overhead lighting was the key light source for kitchens. Today’s most luxurious kitchens are utilizing under-cabinet LED lighting to accent features and provides sophisticated ambience.
Not only can the brightness of these lights be changed, however in most all cases, the color and hue may be adjusted too. And since the light strips are incredibly thin, you won’t even notice they’re present.
4. Steel windows
Steel windows are officially in. They’ve long been utilized in industrial settings, however some of today’s most luxurious and fashion-forward kitchens are utilizing steel to transform windows into statement pieces.
One of the hottest trends can be to install floor-to-ceiling steel and glass windows to obtain a modern and exquisite look. Other homeowners simply decide to replace existing double-hung windows with fresher steel options.
5. Reclaimed wood
Reclaimed materials are totally in these days.
Not only do they add character, additionally, they appeal to home buyers that are big on sustainability. One really prevalent trend is the utilization of reclaimed wood. You don’t have to go overboard, however a nice accent wall or unique kitchen island will add a stylish flare.
When accompanied by metal or exposed pipe, reclaimed wood creates that posh, industrial look that the majority of home buyers desire.
Give the kitchen a facelift
The kitchen generally is a huge selling point for a home. Thankfully, it’s also one of the highest returning rooms. Homeowners can anticipate to get most – if not most – of the money they put into a kitchen facelift back at closing, so now’s the right time to get serious about a renovation.
Ready to see the value of your home now?
Nick & Cindy Davis with RE/MAX Premier Group are here to assist you. We are always a just a click here away or call to 813-300-7116