The Heart of the Home Gets a Makeover…

With these new kitchen design trends

The kitchen of yesterday has been replaced by new trends and new features that will blow you right out of your oven mitts. These new kitchens of the 21st century have features like large over-sized “eat-up” islands, additional counter and cabinet space, stainless appliances and a cleaner less cluttered look.

The “eat-up” island is not your standard kitchen island. It’s bigger and better! These new islands can seat the family for dinner, offer a place for your guests to chat while you are putting the finishing touches on hors d’oeuvres or give you the necessary room to create a gourmet masterpiece. Whatever you fancy, these new eat-up islands are up to the task.

The kitchen of today is all about utilitarian design and the practical usage of space. We've seen significant improvements in countertops and cabinets. The countertops offer more space for smaller appliances, like coffee makers, a larger cooking area or more room for a few extra decorative pieces that add to your kitchens overall panache. Cabinets have been enlarged to hold more. From plates to serving platters, these new cabinets hold it all!

Today’s kitchens also feature a new, cleaner look. Stainless appliances, fewer lines to collect dust and brighter color schemes are making newly designed kitchens cleaner, brighter and more welcoming.

>More and more, kitchens are incorporating dining rooms and sitting rooms into a unified space. Consequently, kitchen cabinets are looking more like fine furniture, and counters and islands are becoming dining tables. This new trend offers a more relaxed atmosphere, where congregating in the kitchen is as much about the fine food as it is the conversation.

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