Top 10 Kitchen Trends

 

 

If you are gearing up for a kitchen remodel this year, here are the 10 top remodeling trends.

 

1. Chef Stove - a stove with a flat griddle or area to place a searing pan or an extra burner ranks top choice. Even people who don't cook are attracted to a cool looking stove.

 

2.  Eco-Friendly features - Energy star and green certified appliances were among the most popular as people are becoming more environmentally conscious.

 

3.  Granite or Quartz Countertops - Granite still ranks most popular, but quartz is beginning to emerge as a top choice because it is stain resistant and doesn't burn as easily if a hot pan is set on it.

 

4.  Tile Backsplash - Tile is the number one choice for the backsplash in the kitchen  rather than other choices that are available. Many people consider the backsplash the "jewelry" of the room.  This is where you can add a pop of color if you choose or get a little creative.

 

5.  Flooring  - Hardwood is still the number one choice of flooring with tile coming in at a close second. 

 

6.  Stainless Steel - Stainless steel appliances continue to be the number one choice among buyers and homeowners when thinking about their dream kitchen.  

 

7.  Islands -  Islands are desirable but if you don't have adequate room for one, don't do it.  Having to squeeze around an island because the kitchen is not large enough to accommodate one will make you regret spending a big part of your budget on this item.

 

8.  Transitional Style - Transitional design has elements of the past, but presents them in an updated, fresh way.

 

9.  White Cabinetry- White or off-white cabinets continue to grow in popularity.  White kitchens look clean and un-fussy and continue to gain in popularity

 

10. Shades of Grey - Although it is hard to go wrong with a white kitchen, grey tones have been very popular over the past couple of years.

 

Remodeling a kitchen can be exciting. The best advice I can give you is to keep these trends in mind when remodeling but be sure not to get carried away.  What might seem exciting and cool to you now, may not seem that way to a buyer purchasing your home in a few months or a few years.  You do not want to ask yourself down the road "What were we thinking?"

 

If you are thinking if selling or remodeling your home and would like a free consultation and perhaps a little direction before spending your hard earned money, call me at (805)710-2415.  I always enjoy hearing from you!

 

Nancy Puder is a real estate broker in Arroyo Grande, CA. Nancy Puder & Associates. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your own property, contact Nancy at (805)710-2415 or Nancy@NancyPuder.com.  Go to Facebook.com/NancyPuderRealtor and "like" her page to access other real estate related articles.