If you feel it’s time to update your home, you’re probably looking at kitchen designs online, in magazines, and on social media. With so many options available, deciding which route to take can be hard. Are you longing for a white-on-white kitchen? Do you want to paint your cabinets a beautiful shade of green? Do you want to display the beautiful pieces you have picked up along your travels? The options may seem endless and vary according to your mood, but some trends for 2023 seem to cut across taste and budget. Keep them in mind as you put together your vision board and embark upon a kitchen renovation project.
Open up your space
We’ve seen open shelves make their way into the kitchen for a few years, and the kitchen trend is here to stay. Removing bulky cabinets can open up kitchen space and make it feel airy and fresh. Simultaneously, an open kitchen can serve as the stage to display some of your favorite items. Remember to keep functionality in mind when deciding what to place on open shelves, and don’t overcrowd them. Let the pieces tell their story and bring you joy whenever you look at them.
Hide the Hood
Keeping with an open sense of space, bulkier hoods are now blending into the background. To achieve a warmer, more welcoming space, ask your contractor to box in your hood with plaster or drywall, so it fades into the walls or backsplash. An understated hood contributes to a sleek kitchen with clean lines.
Create the pantry of your dreams
Although butler’s pantries are not as commonplace as they used to be, a modern version can be very helpful. A great pantry is much more than cabinets and storage; it also gives you workspace and fits your kitchen preferences. Suppose you are one of the many homeowners who added an air fryer, a slow cooker, or a stand mixer to your arsenal in the last couple of years. In that case, a well-designed pantry will give your appliances an easy-to-reach home so your kitchen remains uncluttered.
Have fun exploring options and deciding what your kitchen will look like in the upcoming years. As one of the most used rooms in the home, you want to make sure it speaks of your personality and invites you to drop in and stay awhile.