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Top 10 Kitchen Design Trends:
1. The kitchen area. The emerging
trend is the decentralization of the traditional kitchen
consisting of a range, refrigerator and sink into
different zones based on the work functions. Today's
hottest kitchens are those that are organized according
to key themes such as cooking zone, clean-up zone,
coffee center etc.
2. Heart of activity. The kitchen is not only a cooking
zone but a major center of activity. Consequently, the
trend in modern kitchens is towards bigger spaces
equipped with amenities such as fireplaces, flat-screen
TVs and seating.
3. Mix-and-match products. Kitchens are
opting for chic designs of the mix and match kind with
home owners incorporating products from different
manufacturers for more variety and aesthetic appeal.
4. Maintenance friendly. The trend is towards products
that are easier to maintain. For instance, preference is
for materials such as manmade quartz that is not only
available in varied colors but is also a more
inexpensive option compared to granite.
5. Hidden storage. Storage spaces are being shifted to
the lower levels in the kitchen with fewer upper
cabinets than before. This not only lets in more light
but also makes the kitchen space look larger.
6. Professional kitchen equipment. Buyers prefer
professional ranges, ovens and refrigerators. Other
equipment such as steamers, induction cook tops,
high-speed ovens etc. are on their much favored list.
7. Products for
small homes. With the trend towards home downsizing,
manufacturers of kitchen products are designing
smaller appliances to suit small homes such as
24-inch ranges.
8. Innovations in lighting. There are new
introductions in the kitchen's lighting system too.
Some of the innovations include new designs that
balance different types of lighting with bulbs on
dimmers for flexibility.
9. Towards greener
products. This year too the trend towards
earth-friendly products for kitchens is strong.
Green products such as bamboo and wheatboard floors,
countertops, VOC paints and energy star-rated
appliances are big favorites.
10.
Universal design. The trend has shifted to
non-institutional looking designs for greater
functionality such as levers instead of
harder-to-turn knobs, lower counters and wider
aisles for wheelchairs, etc.
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