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6 Kitchen Trends that will Last

Posted on August 17, 2020

The kitchen has become an increasingly important room in our homes. It is no longer just a one-purpose room. It has become a gathering space. It is so important that many potential home-buyers will turn away from a home they love if the kitchen does not live up to their expectations. We have seen a lot of kitchen design trends come and go but will these be the ones that last? Keep reading to find out!

Ceramic Floor

Hardwood flooring will still remain extremely popular in kitchen spaces, but ceramic floors will be the new trend. You can get ceramic floor that looks exactly like hardwood floor but is easier to maintain. Ceramic can also resemble other materials such as stone. The texture of the ceramic is even designed to feel like the real thing. This is a trend we can see sticking around for a long time.

Quartz

Quartz countertops are here to stay. They last forever and are easy to maintain. There is a large range of colors to choose from and the stone patterns are very realistic. More neutral colors will poplar in the upcoming years.

Effective Storage

People will now start using their space more wisely. With drawer dividers, wastebasket cabinets, pull-out storage, and roll-out trays becoming increasingly more popular.

Smart Kitchens

As technology is advancing, so are our homes. Today we have a variety of fancy kitchen appliances that add convenience to our lives. This year people will be incorporating more smart gadgets into their kitchens through the faucets, lighting, and refrigerators.

Faucets will be motioned sensors, refrigerators will give alerts, and coffee makers will have your coffee ready for you when you wake up.

Simplicity and Modernity

The farmhouse style had become widely popular in the past decade. However, we won’t be seeing much more of that in the upcoming years. Instead, we will be seeing the simplicity and clean lines.

Open Shelving

Removing upper wall cabinets is becoming increasingly more popular due to the fact that it makes the kitchen appear larger. It will be replaced with open shelving.