Kitchen Design for Women
Looking for a few new ways to change the look of your kitchen? Maybe you are building a brand new home or you even have a pre-existing home and you want a completely new remodel. Or maybe you need something that fits your budget but still looks amazing? If you are doing a kitchen remodeling in Redwood City of any sorts, it pays to pay attention to some of the current design trends in 2015, because these trends will most likely carry over to the next 5+ years until you can either afford another new design or you want to change it again. When it comes to kitchens, there are a few things you want to consider. First off, trends aren’t everything. Yea, sure, they can make your kitchen look like Martha Stewart came over and decorated it, but looks aren’t everything. You want to feel like it’s an extension of you. For example, if bright green is in, and you hate green, don’t force it, skip the color and instead find another color that interests you. Secondly, pay what you can. If you have a budget, try to stick with it so you don’t have that looming over your head for the next few years. If you are looking for some of the trends that are popular right now, continue to read the blog below about kitchen design trends for women.
Earth Friendly Products and Features
Over the past 12 years, going green in the home, has become more and more popular so it shouldn’t be a surprise that going green in the kitchen has also become popular. The term green can pertain to items that are renewed, recycled or upcycled, as well as safe for the environment, or products that are energy efficient. You can go and add in an energy efficient fridge, but if you really want to find something useful, functional and something that can become a conversation piece, check out Teragren's butcher block. This is a butcher block that is formaldehyde free, food safe, and it’s made from bamboo wood. This is a block that comes in various colors and styles to fit your specific theme and style. Not only is this the usual butcher block you are used to seeing, but it’s pretty large and comes in different sizes, so you can use it for multi-use; cutting vegetables and fruits, eating dinner on, rolling dough out for breads etc. Or you can just design it as a conversation piece. These start at around $100 and go up from there depending on type of wood, finish and size. You can even find this material as a butcher block countertop. Very cool and totally stylish!
Technologically Advanced Kitchens
Sorry moms, but tech is in right now! That doesn’t necessarily mean you have to let your kids play with their phones when they eat dinner at the table, but what it does mean is that tech is in - and you should go ahead and embrace this trend, because this is never going away! Some examples include a multimedia ventilation hood - these hoods work a lot like televisions, but instead of a regular TV, this hood features a 17 inch TV screen, DVD player, CD player and more. And because it’s for use alongside an electric or induction stove, it also has a fancy ventilation fan and surface lights. Definitely very Jetson-esque! Another popular item is the Luna Stove Top. This is a frameless black glass burner that has 3 different burners. When you turn the heat on for the burner, these little posts come out to place your pots and pans on. When not in use and when the stove is on the off position, these little posts or pegs go back down into the surfaced and disappear. Another option is a coffee pot that actually works via Wi-Fi. So for instance, you can connect your phone to it, and when you wake up in the AM, you can turn your coffee pot on so by the time you get downstairs your coffee will be made.
Adding In Colors
Beyond just painting your walls, there are other popular and trendy ways to add in color. One idea is a company called Dacor. They have a 24 inch dishwasher collection called the Preference Collection that has a floating front glass panel and it comes in a whole bunch of different colors. This is a really unique option because it’s not the usual colors that other companies are offering namely red, black or white. Instead, this company offers some really cool color options such as slate green, anthracite gray, titanium silver and blue water. All in all there are 12 different colors to choose from. By the way; stainless steel IS also still in, but if you want to add a little color to your space, this is just a cool way of going about it. Another color option is to find a company like BlueStar that has gas ranges. These are available in 190 colors. Yes, that is a lot of colors to choose from. But, Bluestar is sort of known for their innovation and their colors. In fact if you take a look at a few of their products you begin to see how many options they do offer. For example, their "Platinum Series" product features over 750 colors and finishes!
Earth Friendly Products and Features
Over the past 12 years, going green in the home, has become more and more popular so it shouldn’t be a surprise that going green in the kitchen has also become popular. The term green can pertain to items that are renewed, recycled or upcycled, as well as safe for the environment, or products that are energy efficient. You can go and add in an energy efficient fridge, but if you really want to find something useful, functional and something that can become a conversation piece, check out Teragren's butcher block. This is a butcher block that is formaldehyde free, food safe, and it’s made from bamboo wood. This is a block that comes in various colors and styles to fit your specific theme and style. Not only is this the usual butcher block you are used to seeing, but it’s pretty large and comes in different sizes, so you can use it for multi-use; cutting vegetables and fruits, eating dinner on, rolling dough out for breads etc. Or you can just design it as a conversation piece. These start at around $100 and go up from there depending on type of wood, finish and size. You can even find this material as a butcher block countertop. Very cool and totally stylish!
Technologically Advanced Kitchens
Sorry moms, but tech is in right now! That doesn’t necessarily mean you have to let your kids play with their phones when they eat dinner at the table, but what it does mean is that tech is in - and you should go ahead and embrace this trend, because this is never going away! Some examples include a multimedia ventilation hood - these hoods work a lot like televisions, but instead of a regular TV, this hood features a 17 inch TV screen, DVD player, CD player and more. And because it’s for use alongside an electric or induction stove, it also has a fancy ventilation fan and surface lights. Definitely very Jetson-esque! Another popular item is the Luna Stove Top. This is a frameless black glass burner that has 3 different burners. When you turn the heat on for the burner, these little posts come out to place your pots and pans on. When not in use and when the stove is on the off position, these little posts or pegs go back down into the surfaced and disappear. Another option is a coffee pot that actually works via Wi-Fi. So for instance, you can connect your phone to it, and when you wake up in the AM, you can turn your coffee pot on so by the time you get downstairs your coffee will be made.
Adding In Colors
Beyond just painting your walls, there are other popular and trendy ways to add in color. One idea is a company called Dacor. They have a 24 inch dishwasher collection called the Preference Collection that has a floating front glass panel and it comes in a whole bunch of different colors. This is a really unique option because it’s not the usual colors that other companies are offering namely red, black or white. Instead, this company offers some really cool color options such as slate green, anthracite gray, titanium silver and blue water. All in all there are 12 different colors to choose from. By the way; stainless steel IS also still in, but if you want to add a little color to your space, this is just a cool way of going about it. Another color option is to find a company like BlueStar that has gas ranges. These are available in 190 colors. Yes, that is a lot of colors to choose from. But, Bluestar is sort of known for their innovation and their colors. In fact if you take a look at a few of their products you begin to see how many options they do offer. For example, their "Platinum Series" product features over 750 colors and finishes!