October is National Kitchen & Bath month—so what is popular in kitchen remodeling?
According to the annual U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends survey, 42% of homeowners wanted a better kitchen layout and larger islands, and are spending more to get the kitchen of their dreams. The most popular design style is Traditional, with four other styles competing for second place: Modern, Contemporary, Traditional, Farmhouse.
Here are 8 top trends to know about:
Hiring Pros
The majority (55%) hire a general contractor to manage their project. Most desirable is a one-stop shop for design that provides experienced professionals, who monitors the quality and execution to deliver a completed project in a timely manner.
Spending is up
The median investment on a major kitchen remodel is up 22% from the previous year: $55,000 for an average-sized area, $66,000 average for a larger kitchen.
Layout
Nearly two-thirds of homeowners want their kitchen more open to nearby interiors, and 46% included opening up to the outdoor area to enhance entertainment capability. Forty-three percent improved the layout to improve functionality. Many kitchens gain square footage (37%) and 13% raise the ceiling.
White Cabinets remain #1
Forty-six percent of homeowners choose white cabinets. Twenty-three percent choose contrasting colors: 25% choose wood stain for lower cabinets, and if not wood, then blue (20%). Forty-five percent choose custom cabinets, 35% choose semi-custom, with the majority selecting Shaker style doors (60%). The majority (66%) include a cabinet with a pullout waste/recycling drawer.
Longer Kitchen Islands
Forty-two percent of homeowners specify they want a kitchen island that is 7 feet or longer. More are using them for socialization and entertaining.
Upgraded appliances
Many (54%) prefer to replace all appliances with more efficient ones, and are increasingly opting for wi-fi connectivity and touch screens. Half of homeowners also include a convenient docking/charging station.
Top features
These 6 are the most replaced features in addition to appliances: countertops (91%), backsplash (87%), cabinets (85%), faucets (83%), light fixtures (79%), and flooring (68%). Engineered quartz is the most popular countertop material (46%), and porcelain tile is the most used for the backsplash (54%).
Aging in Place
More homeowners are including planning for future or current needs (36% and 27% respectively). The top design features are: pullout cabinet shelves, extra lighting, wider drawer pulls, nonslip flooring, and rounded countertops.
Happy Kitchen Remodeling!
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