When you say “kitchen remodeling,” you probably picture cabinets, and with good reason. Cabinetry forms the bulk of a kitchen, and the cabinet design, placement, and features play a major role in the overall feel of the kitchen. If you’re planning on a makeover of your old kitchen, here are some ideas from the latest International Builders Show. What’s hot in kitchen cabinets now includes:
- European styling, including hidden hinges to present a sleek and smooth look, and soft-close doors and drawers to keep things quiet. Frameless construction and full overlay drawer fronts and doors are also must-haves.
- Glass cabinet doors. Glass doors give you a chance to display your prized china or elegant serving pieces. It also makes it easy to see at a glance where something in stored. Glass front cabinets provide a stunning look.
- Contemporary style cabinets, in two-tone, white, or vivid colors.
- Traditional Shaker-style cabinets.
In addition to cabinetry, the other kitchen trends include open floor plans and wide-plank flooring. In terms of wood finishes, think very dark or white; middle-of-the-road honey oak tones are less popular now than very light or very dark. Dark kitchen cabinetry helps a kitchen blend with the rest of the home more easily. And technology is making its way into the kitchen as well, with some devices having remote operation enabled.
Whether you choose up-to-the-minute styling or prefer a more traditional approach, a kitchen remodel can bring new life to an older home.
