Have you recently made the decision to undergo a kitchen renovation? Before you begin, you may be wondering what some of the current trends in kitchen design are to ensure your renovation incorporates some of these up-to-date ideas.

minimalism

Many kitchen renovations now focus on the minimalist idea that less is more. This has led to an increase in work tables that are long and straight and cabinet doors that are flush with the wall. Glossy finishes and open shelving are also very popular to complete a minimalist look in your kitchen renovation.

Environmentally friendly

As we become more inclined to opt for eco-friendly fixtures in our homes, an increase in eco-friendly kitchen renovations had to occur. There has been an increase in the purchase and manufacture of kitchen cabinets that emit low levels of volatile organic compounds, which reduces air pollution, and in the installation of LED lights, which are highly energy-saving. The ‘natural’ look of wooden floors and stone worktops is also popular in new kitchen renovations, both of which are environmentally sustainable options.

Security

These days there are more kids in the kitchen, helping mom and dad cook or just making lunch. Because of this, parents are looking for new safe kitchen renovation designs to minimize the risk of injury. A popular choice of renovators, lockouts are designed to prevent stovetop burners from accidentally turning on. There are also mechanisms you can install during your renovation that will prevent kitchen drawers and cabinets from slamming shut, just in case your fingers are still in the way.

hidden appliances

Gone are the days when families wanted to show off their new microwave or dishwasher. These days, people are using their kitchen renovation to come up with clever ways to hide their appliances. Fridges have become shallower, so they don’t stick out of cabinets, and drawer fridges and freezers are also very popular. It’s also increasingly common to find renovated homes that have had the exteriors of their appliances match the rest of their cabinets, making them all blend together.

high technology

People have a desire to turn their kitchen into one more living room of their homes, so take a renovation as the perfect opportunity to do so. Televisions are a very popular appliance to find in the kitchen these days, so much so that manufacturers have found ways to incorporate them into other appliances, such as refrigerators and even the stove vent hood, which we need to install during a renovation.

So whether you want to utilize all of the latest kitchen renovation trends or just a few of those mentioned above, your kitchen is sure to be a pleasant and aesthetically pleasing place to be.