Design a Kitchen You’ll Love

The kitchen is the hub of the home, the place where we gather to cook, eat and connect with out family and friends.  Homeowners renovate their kitchens for many reasons – to update it before listing, to improve storage and functionality or just for a fresh look.

Here are 5 popular kitchen trends with great returns:

1.  Smart technology – Some of the latest kitchen appliances feature technology that allows you to control the appliances from your smartphone, save energy and work more efficiently in the kitchen.  Imagine a refrigerator that tells you when you’re running out of milk, an oven that preheats on your commute home and a dishwasher that alerts you when there’s a leak.  Its all within reach and can save you time.
2. Open-space concepts – Consider removing some or all of the upper cabinets and store dishes, food and other items at eye-level.  Utilize more efficient storage solutions in the base cabinets and outfit tall wall cabinets with pullout storage so you can easily view and access the items you need.
3. Touch technology – Activate the faucet with your elbow or the back of your hand when your hands are full or dirty.  Touch technology streamlines meal preparation, makes it easier to keep your sink and faucet clean and helps ensure safer food preparation.
4. Comfortable gathering space – Creating a comfortable seating area encourages family to hang out together while dinner is cooking. Kids can do homework and your friends can socialize during parties.
5. Purposeful lighting – Take your lighting to the next level by illuminating the interiors or undersides of your cabinets.  Cabinets and under cabinet lighting combine function and style to add an element of sophistication to your remodeled kitchen.

Thinking of remodeling your kitchen?  Give me a call and I will connect you with a reputable tradesperson in my network.  If you’re thinking of selling your home soon, I can suggest the updates buyers are looking for to ensure it stands out in our market.

Michelle Lohman, Associate Broker