It’s nice to have a change once in a while, and that goes for your home environment as much as anything else. Over time, household fittings wear down and need replacing, or simply are no longer as practical or efficient as you might like. The kitchen is one room that sees a significant amount of use and can show the signs of wear and tear faster than you might expect. However, when you are accustomed to the style of your kitchen, it can be difficult to form a vision of how to upgrade or improve it. Here are a few trending remodeling ideas that could dramatically improve both the aesthetic and the functionality of your kitchen.
1. Pullout Faucets
Pullout faucets have obvious benefits for any kitchen. Operable with one hand, and usable beyond the bounds of your sink, they are a popular alternative to the standard stationery faucet. Although the standard variety may come with a pullout hose, it lacks the ease of use that the pullout faucet can offer.
2. Cherry Wood Cabinets
With its deep, rich color, and high durability, cherry wood is a desirable choice for many indoor fixtures. In the kitchen, this type of wood has become the preference for cabinets, adding warmth and charm to the room, while remaining hard-wearing and functional.
3. Microwave Drawers
Many households have also discovered the value of replacing their standalone microwaves with microwave drawers. These appliances are integrated into your cabinet space to retain all the convenience, while freeing up valuable counter space in your kitchen.
4. Quartz Counter-tops
Quartz is becoming an increasingly popular material for counter-tops. Elegant and durable, it is a growing rival of granite, the current leader for counter-top materials. Furthermore, unlike granite, quartz does not need to be sealed when it is installed and it is less vulnerable to stains.
5. LED Lighting
LEDs are already a firm favorite in other areas of the house, so it is hardly surprising that they are outstripping incandescent lighting for kitchen use. Creating a bright, clear light that uses less energy, they are an economical and attractive upgrade for your kitchen. Of course, everyone’s tastes are unique, so planning a remodel that satisfies your requirements and aesthetic preferences can take careful thought an planning. Even so, these upgrades are a fantastic place to start and can be incorporated with your own design ideas to create a kitchen environment to be proud of. A professional can help you with any large undertakings, to ensure that your appliances are safe and correctly installed.