We were fortunate to have been able to design many beautiful kitchens for our clients in 2013. Always marrying functionality with aesthetics, each space was custom-designed around the homeowners’ goals. Our projects ranged from cosmetic upgrades, to complete redesigns. In this pictorial review of our year in kitchens, we highlight the trends we are seeing in kitchen design.
Installing an island in a contrasting color was a popular kitchen design trend this year. A darker island can trick the eye into thinking the space looks larger than it is.
Closet pantries are being replaced by cabinetry, increasing the storage capacity of the same footprint. Cabinet accessories like pull-out shelving add to the functionality. In this project, two closets were replaced with the refrigerator and surrounding cabinetry. Additional cabinetry was added to the perimeter where the refrigerator once stood.
Maximizing functionality is still one of the top goals in today’s kitchen design. In this project, a large, curved island take the place of a small island and a table. The homeowners love the flexibility of this new design.
There is always room for the traditional look in kitchen design. High-quality materials and increased functionality never go out of style.
Widening design choices in kitchen cabinetry allow homeowners more options to express their style. These recently released bamboo laminate cabinets added to the modern look these homeowners love.
Honed granite made its way onto many kitchen islands this year. Homeowners like how it hides crumbs and smudges, and the lack of glare from the pendant lighting.
As the central gathering place for a busy family, custom-designed islands are a key to functionality. In this project, the homeowner created his own layout for countertop.
Repurposing existing cabinetry is still a popular way to keep kitchen remodeling costs down. Painting the cabinets white and adding decorative moldings gave this kitchen a completely different look.
Cabinetry sets the tone for a kitchen, providing the base for the rest of the design. These homeowners were looking for a retro feel, which the transom cabinets fulfill beautifully. Material choices such as the farmhouse sink, the subway tile backsplash and the globe light fixtures help complete the look.
Quick-cooking technology continued to make inroads into functional kitchen design. The burners stay cool to the touch, and water boils in 90 seconds. The only drawback we heard from homeowners was the need for magnetic cookware.
Open concept will not be going out of style anytime soon if this year’s projects are any reflection of current tastes.
Advances in material choices offer great opportunities for homeowners and kitchen designers alike. One newcomer is Karon’s integrated sink, specially made to blend seamlessly with laminate countertops.
Kitchen cabinetry is being continued into the eat-in dining area to create custom storage options that look like furniture pieces. Designing around your specific space and serving pieces greatly increases the functionality of the cabinet.
2013 was a great year for kitchens at CaseIndy. Do any of these designs inspire you to make changes to your space? If so, let one of our interior designers help create the kitchen of your dreams. Schedule a free, in-home consultation by sending us an email, or giving us a call at 846-2600.
