Ever notice that the kitchen is the place where everyone gathers at a party?

Or that it is referred to as the “Heart of the Home”

Don’t let an outdated kitchen drain your inspiration. Remodel and renovate to get the sleek, bold space you desire. Do you decide on a color palette first? Work up your workflow, then choose your fixtures and cabinetry? Do you take your appliances and let your dream kitchen flow from there?

How do you decide?

Let us light a little hearth fire to warm up your inspiration. Read on to learn some modern kitchen design tips and trends.

Clean, Bright and Light

Being a grown-up means tackling chores we’d rather not do. According to a survey by the American Cleaning Institute, over 23% of Americans rank cleaning the kitchen as most dreaded out of all of them. However, Americans also report that clean countertops and shiny floors make them happy.

Modern kitchen trends appeal to these tendencies. Simple lines, well-thought-out task lighting, and clutterless storage make timeless sense. Start by considering the size of the kitchen and the way that you cook.

Choose a long-wearing, neutral colored countertop in an easy to clean finish. Polished quartz and recycled crushed glass are on trend. Granite is still popular, but some colors are growing dated. Try to avoid brown-toned stones with green or black accents. These darker countertops make spaces look fussy.

Thoughtful Modern Kitchen Design

Simple cabinet designs are classic. The trend for open shelves and glass-front cabinets is now restrained for dust and clutterless living. In fact, many designs are unbroken lines, even by hardware. Lighter wood or even laminate finishes provide an easy clean solution.

Painted cabinets are trending towards a two-tone look, with darker shades below the counter and light reflecting above. These are paired with practical wall and backsplash treatment. Extra appliance outlets and under-cabinet task lights continue in their popularity.

What is different is the size and scale of the kitchen island. The oversized island with giant hanging lights dominating the kitchen is less popular. While a large island still makes sense, islands that require a full-size 600 crystal chandelier overhead to maintain proper scale are thankfully passe.

More is focused on the work triangle of sink, refrigerator, and cooking surfaces. The stainless steel finishes popular the last decade continue, but the look is warmed up with pops of color. Opposite to the brushed stainless look are the custom retro color finishes coming out from major appliance manufacturers.

Get the Kitchen You Love

Modern kitchen design doesn’t have to be intimidating. Take your inspiration from the looks you love and the people you cook for. Trends in cabinets, counters, and islands all point to clean and clutterless lines.

We can help you look at backsplashes, cabinets, countertops and more. We have design experts available to assist you in bringing your ideas to life. A new kitchen is not an impossible task. Call us today!