October is National Kitchen and Bath month to highlight the hub of the home, the kitchen, and the bathroom where homeowners want to experience their own private spa. What is trending in kitchen remodeling design? Houzz is a popular online resource for home renovations recently conducted a 95-question survey of those doing a kitchen remodeling project to ascertain what design features are most popular which helps others in their decision making. These are the findings.
The top two reasons to do the kitchen remodeling project are:
42% said they could no longer stand the old style
36% said the kitchen had deteriorated
The top updates included:
The majority hire a professional for their project, and general contractors are in highest demand.
When it comes to major changes to the space, 45% of homeowners are changing the layout of their kitchen with 27% increasing the size, and the L-shaped kitchen is the most popular (40%). Forty percent have their kitchen to open to an interior space, and 20% have it open to an exterior space. Hardwood flooring is stll most popular (25%) followed by vinyl/resistant flooring (22%).
Overall design style is Transitional (23%) with Modern now in 2nd place (14%), dropping Contemporary to third place (12%) followed by a tie with Farmhouse and Traditional (11%). Shaker style cabinet doors remain the most popular (61%), flat panel doors are becoming more popular (20%). White cabinets were selected by 40%, followed by wood tone by 24%. Forty-six percent choose a contrasting color for kitchen island: blue 24%, gray 15%, black or medium tone wood 12%, and dark wood 11%; with 64% adding pendant lights over the island. The most popular countertop materials are: quartz (36%) and granite (23%). Sixty-one percent have their backsplash go from countertop to ceiling, and the most popular backsplash material is ceramic or porcelain (67%).
The vast majority of homeowners (92%) incorporate sustainable features in their kitchen remodeling project, specifying LED lighting (with dimming), energy efficient appliances, water conserving fixtures and energy efficient windows. Forty seven percent sought a timeless kitchen design that provides smart functionality and long-lasting quality. Increasing and improving storage is priority, including features such as cabinet organizers for: trash & recycling (61%), cookie sheets/trays (53%), spices (41%), cutlery (38%), and deep drawers (36%). Besides the activity of cooking, 71% eat in their kitchen, 46% reported it is where they socialize, and 23% said they work in the kitchen. The kitchen truly is the hub of the home!
Happy Home Remodeling!
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