Simplicity rules kitchen designs in 2016
Following trends in kitchen and bathroom designs will ensure that any upgrade or construction adds value to a home or other property. It pays to keep up with the latest changes by visiting home improvement stores to see what’s on the floor, reading home design magazines, and surfing the web. Just like clothing, home decor and design change from year to year. This coming year, there have been signs that simplicity is what most are looking for.
This means things like slab cabinets with minimal pulls if any, appliances that match the cabinets, solid-color backsplashes, and the like. If there’s a hint of color or interest, it’s with wallpaper that it’s making a big comeback. Read on for more trends for the coming year and get excited about new wearable looks.
Decorate outside the box
While typically used in contemporary and transitional designs, simplistic styles like slab cabinets are now used in other types as well. Decorators shouldn’t be afraid to think outside the box when choosing items. A slab cabinet can have a rustic finish perfect for a seaside getaway or country home. On the other hand, you can have a horizontal or vertical wood grain that resembles bamboo for an Asian theme.
Mixing up the pulls and splash guards as above also helps. These cabinets can go with any type of table, tool bars, photos, baskets and other items.
Appliances chosen for this year
Stainless steel appliances continue to be a top seller in 2016 and pair nicely with gray slab cabinets. It creates a lovely flow and makes it easy to add interest with a splash of color here and there. Maybe some wallpaper or a unique piece of furniture, bright baskets or fun kitchen utensils.
Another trend that is gaining strength is black and white. White slab cabinets with basic black pulls paired with black appliances is a simple look that anyone can easily fall in love with. Add a black range hood for a unique and classic look.
fun hardware
The hardware used in kitchen cabinets makes them open in ways one would never have imagined. Top slab cabinets can be lifted up instead of side to side and bottom slabs can slide out, offering plenty of room for pots, pans, tupperware, cutlery, and even cooking oils and essentials.
Convenience is the name of the game, of course, and creating a food masterpiece will be much easier when savvy designers take advantage of new hardware options.
colored sinks
While the appliances and cabinetry are kept simple, the sinks take on new colors. Red, black, green, orange, and all the colors of the rainbow can be used for sinks. A fun vibe will immediately wash over anyone who walks in and whimsical additions are encouraged.
Take the kitchen to a whole new level and try a colored sink this year with this bold new look. Pair it with pops of the same color on your wallpaper or backsplash to bring it all together.
automated accessories
Motion-operated faucets and more continue to gain traction in the home. While they are seen in many businesses, they are still slowly being added to homes. New for 2016 is a built-in smartphone thermometer so cooks know when the meal is done, and sensor-activated lights that aren’t necessarily new but very popular.
Keep new slab cabinets super clean when they don’t have to be touched by dirty hands, and let little ones operate things much more easily when they can’t reach to help bring everyone together.
As the heart of any home, kitchens can be the most important design element in the entire home. Friends and family gather here, so it should be cozy whether it’s designed with slab cabinets, stainless steel appliances, ceramic tile, or any of the other 2016 hottest options.