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 we’d love to meet with you! Give us a call to set up an appointment: 781-749-6777.