With Covid-19 social distancing requiring many of us to spend more time than usual at home, you may have found yourself looking at your kitchen more than you have before. If it looks great and functions well, you’re likely satisfied—if it’s looking less than its best, perhaps you’re starting to think about how to change it.
Maybe you’re planning a renovation, and you’re looking for kitchen remodel ideas, or maybe you’re just wondering—is my kitchen getting dated? Does it look modern? What are other people doing in their kitchens? This article will talk about some of the newest kitchen trends of 2020, along with some suggestions on how to make updates to your space without breaking the bank.
The Open Floor Plan and Why It Matters
One of the biggest trends in recent years is open floor plan houses, where rooms transition seamlessly into each other, without being closed off by walls. Why does this matter for your kitchen? An open floor plan makes the kitchen part of the house, on view from the family room, dining room, and hall. If you love how your kitchen looks, it ties the whole space together—if you don’t, you remember no matter where you are.
Many popular trends take this layout into account and think of the kitchen as a room that can match the style, feel, and design of the rest of the house—not just as a space that needs to be functional. Accordingly, some new trends opt for hidden appliances that make things like the refrigerator or hood less obvious as appliances. Special paneling can make the fridge look like another piece of furniture—one that matches your style—and can make the kitchen look like an ordinary part of the house.
How does that impact shelving and storage?
With the kitchen more a part of the main space of the house, many recent trends work towards a light, airy look. One way to achieve that minimalist aesthetic—with clean lines and lots of light—is by getting rid of upper cabinets, which can lighten the look of the room.
To make up for that lost storage space, extra-deep drawers below the counter are also popular, and might even help you place things in a more functional spot. Storing pots and pans in a drawer near or under your range puts them in a great place to grab them while cooking.
If doing away with upper cabinets doesn’t sound like it’s for you, or if taking out all that storage space means your kitchen will be unworkable, there’s another trend that may be for you—open shelving. Doing away with cabinet doors can also create a lighter, airy feel in the kitchen. Some open shelving can be incorporated into the backsplash for an even more seamless look. As a bonus, those nice dishes or cookware on the shelves can also double as functional kitchen décor.
What are the kitchen color trends for 2020?
When you put something decorative up on those open shelves, you might be surprised to hear that one of the big ways you can bring your kitchen into 2020 is by adding a pop of blue! Shades of blue—bright or navy—have become popular to add a burst of color to kitchen spaces, especially on any cabinets or shelves. Blues work well with many hardware materials, and you can choose a shade that complements the rest of your home.
If you’re really ready to commit to a burst of color, many appliances have also started to come in bright colors that can add character and personality to your kitchen. But if you aren’t sure you love the color that much, then accent pieces—like artwork, vases, or the like—can offer a less-permanent but still vibrant touch.
If bright colors or shades of blue aren’t your thing, never fear—a gleaming white minimalist kitchen also remains popular in 2020. White can make the space feel light, airy, bright, and clean, and can work with whatever colors are already in your home.
What about countertops?
When you’re thinking about that white, minimalist kitchen, you might think first of marble. Marble countertops and backsplashes have timeless appeal—the stone fits well into the popular light-and-airy kitchen, and the natural patterning within it add interesting variation to what could just be a uniform surface.
But if marble is out of your price range, never fear—quartz countertops are also popular, and can fit well into almost any color scheme. And besides being easier on your budget, quartz countertops don’t need to be sealed like marble or granite do, which means you’ll spend less time caring for your countertop and more time enjoying your kitchen.
How can The Tub Pros help bring my space up to date?
One thing that never goes out of style is a kitchen with a sink, countertops, and tile that are free of damage and look clean. Burns, chips, scratches, or other issues can make even the cleanest kitchen look tired and worn down, and dated countertop colors can drag your kitchen into the past.
If a countertop replacement is out of your budget or just impractical, our refinishing process can address damage and update the color of your countertop in just a few hours—check out our gallery of before-and-after pictures to see our great results! You might also consider our faux granite topcoat, which comes in a variety of colors and can modernize your space for a fraction of the cost.And for those wondering where can I find Corian countertop repair near me, you’re in luck—this material, designed to look like stone, can be refreshed very easily.
If you’re looking for more information on how to revitalize Corian countertops, you can check out our blog. The Tub Pros are here to help you transform your space into what you want it to be! Give us a call at 901-871-8827 or contact us online to get started.
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