2016 Kitchen Remodeling Trends

Written by Posted On Tuesday, 19 April 2016 08:28
2016 Kitchen Remodeling Trends 2016 Kitchen Remodeling Trends

Many kitchen trends come and go, but some stay around for quite some time. Whether you are want to remodel your home and to catch up with the times, are looking for a modern change or plan on selling in the near future, knowing the 2016 kitchen remodeling trends will undoubtedly assist you over your kitchen remodeling journey.

Neutral Kitchen Colors & Bright Accents

Fortunately, we are moving in a natural and neutral direction. Whether it’s bamboo counters, wood floors or soft white walls, neutral kitchen colors and natural elements are quickly making their way throughout the kitchen.

Neutral colors and natural materials are popular because they’re classy and timeless. A neutral foundation gives you more options to work with when you start decorating and stylizing your kitchen walls and countertops.

Kitchen Trends

Contemporary Cabinet Designs

Cabinet hardware is without a doubt the cheapest and quickest way to update and improve the look and feel of your kitchen. Contemporary designs, whether it be frosted cabinets, clean lines and soft close cabinets, will all be popular upgrades in 2016.

Additionally, if you are looking for pops of color in your kitchen, your cabinets are the perfect location. They can provide a necessary contrast to those neutral walls I just mentioned and fortunately, if you ever change your mind, painting cabinet doors is as simple as they come.

Hardwood Flooring

Tile and carpet are slowing moving out and hardwood is here to stay. Along with those neutral wall colors or white cabinets, many homeowners are contrasting those bright colors with dark hardwood flooring. Kitchen floors with dark tones bring a boldness that makes the room appear updated and compliments a contemporary design.

Additionally, the World Flooring Covering Association (WFCA) recently shared that natural looks showcasing textures and grains are going to be popular trends in the floor remodeling department.

Glass Backsplashes

Glass and metal, along with its cousin, steel, are making leaps and bounds into kitchen across America. One area of the kitchen that is seeing almost exclusively glass and metal is the backsplash. Backsplashes are becoming mainstays in all kitchens and mosaic glass tile backsplashes are leading the pack. This type of backsplash is easy to clean, and you don't need to worry about stains from greasy materials. With many color variations, there’s a glass tile backsplash that can match any kitchen style.

If it’s metal that you prefer, this material will easily add class and elegance to your space. Mixing hardware and fixture metals is a perfectly OK in the kitchen.

Bright Kitchens

Your Personal Preference

Despite all the remodeling ideas above, personalized projects will always be on the list of most popular renovations. If you want to paint your kitchen orange, go ahead. If you want to add a second sink to your kitchen, do it! After all, you are the one living in your home. You have to stare at your kitchen walls every day. If it makes you happy, do it. Just know that when it comes time to sell, chances are, no one will enjoy an orange kitchen wall. Better to make all common, neutral updates before listing your home.

Conclusion

Trends come and go for a reason. It is what most homeowners are doing. However, if they do fit your lifestyle, skip it. While updating your kitchen with these trends can help you sell your home, they are not requirements to do so.

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Jacob Hurwith

Jacob Hurwith is the SEO & Content Marketing Manager at ImproveNet, a website dedicated to informing homeowners on everything they need to know about home remodeling. Jacob has been in home improvement for three years, but has been writing professionally for six. When he is not writing, Jacob enjoys keeping up with Chicago sports, catching up on his favorite TV shows and of course, running along Lake Michigan. Jacob loves hearing from homeowners and their unique home remodeling project. Feel free to email him at [email protected].

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