What's Hot in Kitchen Design?

Kitchens use to be used for one main purpose: to cook meals for your families. As time has progressed, kitchens have transformed into much more than just a place to cook meals for your families, they have turned into to focal point of your home. The kitchen is a place to entertain, spend time with family and friends, and give your home a stunning design appeal. Today, our countertop company at the Lake of the Ozarks would like to discuss some of the hot kitchen design ideas because in today's home your kitchen design is important!


Extra Large Kitchen Islands

The narrow-surfaced kitchen islands are a thing of the past. Kitchen islands are no longer just for food preparation, they have become focal points of the kitchen. One of the main changes is the larger size and the more ornate design pieces that are included in the design. The kitchen island is now used to make a statement and create an impact in the kitchen.

The kitchen island isn’t just for looks. The new larger kitchen islands can do it all. They have customized storage cabinets and they can house your sink, microwave, dishwasher, or even a wine cooler. They’re no longer used just for serving food or creating a bar.

Quartz is Still the Favorite

When it comes to high-end kitchen countertops, quartz is still king. Not only is the material extremely durable and lasts forever, it’s easy to maintain and is also anti-microbial. What’s not to love? Granite, which is the main competitor of quartz, is great too, but it does require more maintenance. When quartz countertops first came onto the market, many worried that there wasn’t enough of a variety when it came to colors and finishes. But with a little bit of time and advancements in technology, manufacturers have been able to provide a variety of color to choose from as well as realistic stone patterns.

There is a recent trend toward softer and more neutral colors. More homeowners are opting for colors like white, grey, or taupe. Most of these colors are associated with a cleaner and simpler look. The pattern preferences have changed to veining from particulates that we’ve seen over the past few years. This follows the trend towards cleaner styles.

Cabinet Colors

White is still a top choice for kitchen cabinets. It creates a beautiful clean look that homeowners are fond of. White cabinets also work well in smaller kitchens, because they help to brighten the space and make the kitchen appear larger. As popular as white cabinets are, grey cabinets are starting to gain popularity. Grey cabinets are both chic and elegant, so if you want your kitchen to feel a bit more luxurious, grey is your go-to color.

White and grey may seem like obvious choices when it comes to kitchen cabinet colors, however, there is another color that is slowly making its way into the kitchen. That color is black. It may seem surprising, but black kitchen cabinets can work in and even enhance a kitchen. Black kitchen cabinets project elegance and provide a rich luxurious atmosphere. While black cabinets look great, using them can be a tricky thing. When using black, you have to be careful that it doesn’t overpower your kitchen and make the room feel dark. On the flip side, if you’re feeling bold, black cabinets may be the way to go.


Give Your Kitchen a Bold Look With New Countertops! 

Now that you have a few ideas for kitchen design, do you feel inspired to remodel your kitchen? Even if you don't do a complete kitchen remodel, adding new countertops at the Lake of the Ozarks and giving your cabinets a fresh coat of paint can change the look of your kitchen and adhere to what's hot in kitchen design! Metro Marble & Granite offers a wide variety of high-quality countertops at the Lake of the Ozarks! Give us a call and we can discuss the design that works great for you! 



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