The kitchen is a room in the home where the family gathers to enjoy meals together. It’s often a place where you entertain friends who gather for special events such as birthdays or holidays. It seems like each year brings new colors and ideas for decorations for the kitchen, and 2017 is no different as there are trends that take the room back to a basic style in some ways while featuring brighter colors as well.
Cabinet Makeovers
Adding a bit of color to the cabinets will be a focus for 2017. You’ll see a base of a neutral color in the kitchen, such as white or gray, with cabinets of a contrasting shade. Black and navy blue will stand out as they haven’t been seen in kitchens until recently. However, these colors will make it easier to blend the appliances and other details of the kitchen together.
Customizing
When it comes to the kitchen, many home owners like to showcase their personality. It can be done by adding a creative backsplash behind the stove or sink or adding a specific theme to the room, such as farming or lighthouses. This will be a year when you see more in the way of personalization as people are trying to bring out their own style instead of following what is already in place with homes and in hardware stores. Companies like Alair Homes can give you the personalization in the kitchen that you’re looking to accomplish if you need a bit of help.
Flatter Designs
One of the things that you’ll notice about cabinets is that they don’t have the intrinsic designs that you’re accustomed to seeing. Most cabinet facings will be flat, making it easier to change the hardware and to showcase your own design when it comes to the handles. You’ll see a lot of different textures used instead of the design details, such as waves or scallops. Opaque glass will also be something to watch for with cabinet doors and even drawer designs.
Islands
The island will make its appearance once again in 2017. It’s an area that makes it easier to prepare meals and to serve meals as well. Islands will be a bit larger so that stools can be added around them as they will likely be a way for families to enjoy a snack or a fast meal together.