2014 Kitchen Remodeling Trends: Secret Ingredient

2014 Kitchen Remodeling Trends: Secret Ingredient

Kitchen Remodeling

I have noticed a secret ingredient to kitchen remodels: windows!

mariakillam.com, Which Flooring is Best for Your Kitchen

Right now, kitchens with windows are so popular--especially over the sink, like below.

thisoldhouse

And the windows are even more charming when they have divided window panes and traditional molding, below:

peerflix.com, black countertops

But, below, a flood of light from anywhere in the kitchen can make the space more inviting (back as recently as 30 years ago, the kitchen was used as a work space only):

decorpad.com, Westbrook Interiors

Kitchen windows are taking precedence over storage, below:

homestoriesatoz.com

Windows and islands seem to go well together, below:

southernliving.com, "Creative Kitchen Cabinet Ideas"

And custom windows with an arch can make up for a small window space, below:

Traditional Kitchen by San Francisco Interior Designers & Decorators Fiorella Design

And even this bay window over the sink and adjacent to the chef's stove, below, make this luxury kitchen a 21st century update:

avexdesign.blogspot.com, The Beauty of a Marble Countertop

In combination with French doors, this kitchen is flooded with light, below:

decoist.com, pendant lighting

Think outside the "window over the kitchen sink" box, and you can emphasize the windows you have while changing where your cabinetry is:

htrenovations.com, Period Inspired Kitchen Remodel in Wayne, PA

Cheers to the secret ingredient of the 21st century kitchen remodel: windows!

2014 Kitchen Remodeling Trends, Part 6: Appliances

2014 Kitchen Remodeling Trends, Part 6: Appliances

Kitchen Remodeling

Houzz's "Kitchen Trends Study" from fall 2013 found that 52% surveyed want to upgrade their appliances.  Of those appliances that are part of a new kitchen project, 65% are installing stainless steel appliances.  

jkhomestead.blogspot.com

traditional kitchen by Saratoga Springs Design-Build Firms Witt Construction

traditional kitchen by San Francisco Interior Designers & Decorators Fiorella Design

ksarahsdesigns.typepad.com, via Style at Home

A few dream high-end appliances from Houzz's survey are a chef's stove, double ovens, and induction cooktops.

businessinsider.com, Brad Grey House Listed 9/2013

casasugar.com, Before and After Twinkle Modern Kitchen Renovation

Come to think of it, I've seen "frameless stoves" or "induction cooktops" referenced a lot with 2014 kitchen trends.  One article all about this trend is on wiese.com "Induction Cooktops are Hot in Kitchen Remodeling" from January 2014:

Wellesy kitchen and an induction cooktop and steam convection overns

Jonathan Scott of HGTV Property Brothers told sheknows.com  here that he has seen "the revival of white appliances, really cool, glass, glossy white appliances, so we've seen a few changes there."

Ken Clark realtor, houselogic.com

Courtneylanemmichaels.blogspot.com has a great post from Jan 2012 that makes a great point.  What's wrong with white appliances?

Canadian House and Home

bhg.com

Styleand Home

Coastal Living

According to Remodeling Magazine (remodeling.hw.net), luxury home buyers want built-in wine refrigerator (58%), built-in coffee maker (58%), islands with extra sinks or appliances (55%), outdoor eating area (50%), granite countertops (49%), and flat screen tv (46%).

ohoakcliff.com, beautiful luxury kitchen backsplash tile ideas

Venegas and Company, houzz.com

strattonexteriors.com, 5 Home Remodeling Trends 

Once you get to the store, you'll find that there are new appliance color options from many manufacturers.  Many appliance makers have a unique finish to their appliances.

Below, GE introduced their new "slate" color in 2013.

A1applianceideas.com

Also (below), GE has a new line called the Artistry Series.  With a retro feel, these products are aimed at young first-time home buyers:

GE Artistry Series (in white)

Below, Whirlpool introduced their new "ice" color last year:

abt.com, Whirlpool 

And, below, Jennair now has an oil-rubbed bronze color line of appliances. Warner's Stellan blog mentions that in the showroom, these appliances sort-of feel like 1970's plywood has been paneled to the front:

Jennair cabinet depth French door refrigerator

Not many of these new finishes work with what's popular right now.  I'll be interested to see if any of them take off...

My last post to my kitchen series is next.  It's about THE SECRET INGREDIENT.

2014 Kitchen Remodeling Trends, Part 5: Lighting

2014 Kitchen Remodeling Trends, Part 5: Lighting

Kitchen Remodeling

Erin Feasby of Feasby & Bleeks Design's Top 5 2014 Kitchen Trends predicts sconce lighting where upper cabinets used to be:

styleathome.com, "2014 Kitchen Trends"

decorpad.com: Ikea cabinets, source Chatelaine

ladesignportfolio.com, theinspiredroom.net kitchen redo

barnlightelectric.com, the frontier angle shade

myparadissi.com, home of Louise Liljencrantz

The Chicago Tribune did a piece called "Check out kitchen design trends for 2014" on January 21, 2014. The author notes that instead of small glass pendants over the kitchen island, large drum pendant light fixtures as a center piece are popular . . . anything "that's brighter and more prominent may be all it takes to give your kitchen a welcome makeover".

homestoriesatoz.com

decorpad.com, Traditional Home source

Homethangs.com 2014 Kitchen Trends has called out large, industrial style statement lights and sconces (more of those wall sconces where upper cabinets used to be):

homethangs.com, "2014 Kitchen Design Trends . . . " by No20 Christine F Interior Design

blog.paulmichaelcompany.com, "Industrial Lighting Trend Continues to Shine"

drivenbydecor.com, Crate and Barrel's Emmett Pendant Lamp

Cote de Texas

hgtv, "Kitchen Lighting Design Tips"

industrialfarmhouse.com, Barn pendants

myparadissi.com, kitchen of Asa @myCasa

meandalice.blogspot.gr  kitchen

All this giant statement lighting sort of makes this beautiful kitchen seem out of date:

renewaldesignbuild.com, "Kitchen Cabinet Door Styles"

But, 50 years ago, lighting was not the show-stopper it is today:

housebeautiful.com, Ktichens of the 1960s

Next in my kitchen series is appliances, and then I will have one last "secret kitchen ingredient" to post about.

2014 Kitchen Remodeling Trends, Part 4: Countertops and Backsplash

2014 Kitchen Remodeling Trends, Part 4: Countertops and Backsplash

Kitchen Remodeling

Countertops

Countertops can cost several thousands of dollars for a kitchen remodel.  I recommend deciding on the look of the kitchen you want first, and then figuring out how to get that within your budget.  Marble is most costly and butcher block or laminate is least costly--depending on installation.

nationalbuildersupply.com, Trend Watch: Trendy and Unique Kitchen...

Beasley & Henley Interior Design has marble countertops as one of their Top 5 2014 Kitchen Trends:

thingsthatinspire.net, "Marble Countertops"

avexdesign.blogspot.com, The Beauty of a Marble Countertop

"White Kitchen Cabinetry Does Not Mean Bland"

Look at this Formica imitation of calacutta marble!

livingthehydelife.blogspot.com, "The Great Kitchen Remodel"

Houzz's "Kitchen Trends Study" for 2014 says that 50% of homeowners want stone countertops:

hgtv.com, White Granite Countertops

. . . and 36% of homeowners want quartz:

decorpad.com, Westbrook Interiors

followpics.net, Kitchen with Quartz Countertop Marble Subway Tile Backsplash

Jonathan Scott of HGTV "Property Brothers" has noticed a shift away from countertops in granite and stainless steel, and movement toward different countertops (sometimes quartz):

centsationalgirl.com, "Kitchen Trends Here to Stay"

decorpad.com, Foley & Cox , grey corian countertops

NuCrete concrete countertop in Irvington Industrial Modern Kitchen project

HomeThangs.com Guide to Kitchen Trends 2014 predicts popularity in black countertops (granite, composite, or solid surface):

theletteredcottage Conuntertop Series , Part 1

decorpad.com, Studio William Hefner

Notice (below) this kitchen has the black countertop (this could be soapstone) with  two tone cabinets and square white tiles layed in the brick/subway tile pattern:

2 color cabinets BHG

My previous house originally had shiny black granite tile kitchen countertops, and I was ALWAYS wiping them down!  Black glossy counters hide NOTHING!  I know black counters are beautiful right now, but I don't recommend them.

granitetransformations.com

Backsplashes

The cost of backsplashes can vary widely.  A slab of marble will be the most costly and a DIY beadboard would be the least costly.

farmhouse38.wordpress.com, DIY Herringbone Beadboard Backsplash

Beasley & Henley Interior Design has Top 5 Kitchen Trends for 2014.  They don't see the subway tile trend going away anytime soon.

cienmaneras.com

HomeThangs.com Guide to Kitchen Trends 2014 also predicts tall slab backsplashes as popular (to go with open shelving):

Hickman Design Associates

Meyer Davis Studio

Martin Moore & Company

At Home in Fairfield County

Can you believe this is Formica backsplash, let alone Formica counter???

info.formica.com, Formica travertine silver pattern counter and backsplash

HomeThangs.com Guide to Kitchen Trends 2014 thinks that last year's back-painted glass (revival of 1950s trend) backsplashes will still be big:

homerenovations.about.com, "Fifties Kitchen" by Lee Wallender, "Classic L-Shaped 1950s Ktichen"

countryliving.com, kitchen of Diana and Vincent Carvelli, architect David Bers

homedit.com, "A few more kitchen backsplash ideas and suggestions"

dartbits.com, "Tile White Subway Tile Flooring Kitchen Image"

I have noticed, while gathering these pictures, that colorful backsplashes help to break up white cabinets and countertops:

housebeautiful.com, "14 Kitchen Backsplash Ideas"

via Patty Rumaker  - Home & Lifestyle Design pinterest board

timticks.com, Calcutta Marble Countertops

Simple farmhouse style seems to be another trend I'm noticing, and Trina's famous kitchen in her blog acountryfarmhouse.blogspot.com has another way to break up white kitchens with butcher block counters:

hookedonhouses.net, "Trina & Mikes Country Farmhouse for Sale"

And get a load of this chalkboard backsplash!

nationalbuildersupply.com, Trend Watch: Trendy and Unique Kitchen...

Next in the series is kitchen lighting.  Coming soon :)

UPDATE: Things That Inspire has a great post from Jan 2011 with a description of marble types on the market and what they look like:

Bianco Carrara  - white and gray marble – very gray now

Statuary – a ‘sister’ marble to carrara – tends to have a brighter white background, with veining in gray

Calacatta – gray and subtle gold veining, with white background

Calacatta Oro (or Calacatta Gold) – large flakes, subtle goldish brown veins

Calacatta Gold Extra – whites, grays, light gold ribbon veining

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/01/selecting-kitchen-countertops-search.html