To many, the kitchen is the heart of a home. It can also be considered as the busiest section as well. Kitchen cabinets play an integral part of a kitchen and in terms of design, has not really changed much from the past. However, the current year has provided some innovative designs for these cabinets and may well continue in the succeeding year.
1. Personalization of cabinets.
Many homeowners are achieving great heights of satisfaction when the color, style functions and materials that they really want to have were used in their kitchen cabinets. The year has witnessed more homeowners having their kitchen cabinets created to their own likings over fabricated ones.
2. Simpler designs.
Another prominent trend that started in 2015 is having simpler designs of cabinet. So far, many have preferred this idea than ornately designed ones. The whole idea behind is to be able to upgrade easily in the future, if the need arises.
3. Modern Shaker Style.
The shaker style kitchen cabinet has been alive since the 1800s. However, it was only just recently, that more eye-catching designs came along. The design was previously associated with a “plain and square” design. Soon, it was discovered that the secret behind the design is through the wood that is being utilized. The shaker style comes alive if a high quality of wood is used.
4. Functionality over design.
Modern day cabinets are being created with functionality written all over it. Gone are the days that a cabinet has a perfect look but lacks functions. Current design trend has created cabinets with better storage and organization, as well as being beautiful.
With all the gadgets of the modern world, even the kitchen area needs to accommodate them. Current kitchen designs are equipped with charging stations, hands-free options, and even tablet holders. It is nice to cook if one’s favorite chef is preparing the same food on the video streamed into a tablet.
