Kitchen Design Trends for 2020
Of all the rooms in your home, your kitchen is probably the one you spend the most time in—and is also the hardest working. At the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in January, more than 600 manufacturers debuted some of their latest products. The show revealed several new kitchen trends as well as those that are still popular today.
Kitchen Trends for Today & the Future
- Open Space: Because kitchens are, and continue to be, an important hub of the home, the open space design—where the kitchen flows into the family room—will continue to be popular for most consumers.
- Private Nooks: However, there is a growing segment of consumers who are pushing back from the entire common area being open. While they still want a nice flow from the kitchen to living room, they also seek a bit more privacy. Watch for more designs with a kitchen and a small sitting area or nooks that create a space for more solitude, when wanted.
- Livability: Baby Boomers want to remain in their homes and as independent as possible, and more manufacturers are focused on products that allow for folks to age-in-place, such as an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant sink by Elkay. Additionally, small space living is trending, such as those found for in-law suites or accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Whirlpool has a small spaces collection of appliances that are perfectly portioned to fit this small kitchen niche.
Project Spotlight: A New Custom Home Fits the Bill
Jason and Katie were looking to move to a new home. They attended auctions that didn’t work out and walked through houses that were for sale, but they didn’t find one that was right for them. So Jason and Katie began to dream about building a home that would be perfect for their family. They were thrilled to come across a piece of land that was exactly what they were looking for.
Construction in Willow Bend Farm to be Completed by Late Summer 2020
Truly Custom
The term “custom home” is often loosely used, meaning a set style or floor plan with slightly different options or interchangeable features. The result ends up looking like many other “custom” homes. At Metzler Home Builders, we have a truly custom approach to your project. Your home should reflect your needs, your wants and your personality. We take your desires seriously, building you a home that is truly custom.
How to Use Tile in Unexpected Ways
Tile can be a creative expression of both form and function, and its advantages reward home design professionals and homeowners alike. Because tile is available in a variety of sizes, colors, shapes, styles and patterns, it’s one of the most versatile products, too. Tile is a lovely material that, because of its natural resistance to bacteria and easy-to-clean properties, performs terrifically in kitchens and baths, but it is also finding “homes” in almost any location.
Project Spotlight: A Fabulous Facelift & Year-Round Sunroom
Bris and Janet loved their home, but they were ready for a change to the home’s exterior. Specifically, it had a screened-in porch that they wanted to make more usable. They found it to be too cold, too hot or too buggy to be used most of the year. In addition, the house was covered in old aluminum siding which needed to be replaced. They also wanted to remove the shutters but weren’t sure how to make that change on an older home.
The Evolution of Laundry Rooms: Function, Design and Future
The laundry room has seen significant changes over the years. What used to be a spot that was shut away and ignored until it was time for chores is now a multifunctional space designed to be both beautiful and efficient.
According to the National Association of Home Builder’s 2019 edition of the What Home Buyers Really Want report, an overwhelming 91 percent of all buyers want a laundry room included in their home – more than any other home or community feature. Of those, 54 percent consider it to be essential. It is the highest-ranking feature in the category, and 37 percent rank them desirable.
5 Organizational Tricks to Make Your Pantry Less Cluttered
Here are five tips for maximizing space and keeping your pantry organized.
- Think Vertically. Add hooks and a shower caddy to the inside of your door to hang items. Hang oven mitts on the hooks, and store onions and potatoes in the caddy racks.
- Use Clear Bins. It’s much easier to stay organized when you can see items. Use one clear bin to hold packets, such as taco seasoning or gravy mixes, and others to keep snacks organized.
- Use Clear, Stackable Storage Containers. Transfer nuts, granola and other items into clear mason jars, and use stackable plastic bins to store flour, rice, breadcrumbs and cacao powder.
- Use Crates with Wheels. If your pantry has “dead space” between the floor and the lowest shelf, a wooden crate with wheels gains you some additional storage. This is the perfect solution for those “buy in bulk” items or your reusable grocery bags.
- Add a Lazy Susan. If the corner of your cupboard is a black hole, add a lazy Susan. Not only does it maximize this area, it also keeps all items visible and accessible.
How to Measure Your Space for a Washer Dryer Pair
Before you buy your new washer and dryer, be sure it will fit your space. Taking accurate measurements of your hook-up location will ensure quick and efficient delivery and installation.
Step 1: Measure the space.
Measure the height (top to bottom), width (side to side) and depth (front to back) of your space.
If purchasing front-load machines with pedestals, make sure you include the pedestals in your height measurement.
Exploring the Spacious Kitchen Pantry
The kitchen pantry: This once hidden, forgotten space now plays a significant role in today’s kitchen design and functionality. Pantries come in all shapes and sizes — from small closets with just a few shelves to large, complimentary rooms that house floor-to-ceiling shelves, countertops and cupboards.