4 New Trends in Kitchen Renovations Kelowna Homeowners will Love
Large kitchen islands with added storage are just some of the kitchen renovations Kelowna homeowners can have done to create a modern space.
It’s the most used room in your house and because of that fact it can sometimes look a little worse for wear. If your kitchen cabinets are hanging off their hinges, appliances taking up all your space, and counters scratched from years of missing the cutting board, then you may want to look at these four kitchen renovations Kelowna homeowners can do that will not only make their space look modern, but will also make your kitchen function more efficiently.
1. Tone up your kitchen cabinets
Whether they are made of solid wood, laminate, wood veneer, fibreboard, or whatever material, kitchen cabinets in Kelowna usually come in monochrome designs. However, the new trend is to mix up your colours to allow for two-tone cabinets. Mixing both darker and lighter shades – one for top cabinetry and the other for bottom – has become popular and can breathe new life into a traditional kitchen. Some colour schemes include:
- Charcoal and white
- Natural wood and stainless steel
- Whitewashed and black lacquer
- Creamy yellow and olive green
2. Utilize space better with smart storage
Kelowna home renovation contractors have come up with some smart ways to unclutter your kitchen counters and find better storage solutions. Some of these ideas include:
- Adjustable shelves
- Built-in appliance cubbies
- Floor-to-ceiling cabinetry
- Overhead rack for pots and pans
- Islands with additional shelves
- Cabinet organizers and drawer inserts
- Corner cabinets with rail inserts
3. Install new materials for your kitchen counter
Countertops not only function as the main workspace for your kitchen, they also act as the place to put your appliances and as the surface for your sink and/or built-in stove top. When installing a kitchen, you need a counter that is well organized, functional, durable, and will look great. That’s why materials such as quartz, granite, marble, and stone continue to be popular for countertops, but we are also seeing more composite materials, made from recyclable materials such as paper and wood pulp, which are said to be more food safe and environmentally friendly.
4. Other trends in kitchens that Kelowna contractors can install include:
- Floating countertops
- Integrated kitchen sinks made from the same material as the countertop or in a bold colour
- Backsplashes that extend right from the counter surface up the wall
- Bold fixtures such as oversized ceiling lamps to create drama
- Sensor activated faucets and smart appliances
For more kitchen renovation ideas, read 5 Modern Trends for Kitchen Cabinets Kelowna Homeowners Crave.
Rafter 4K Contracting is one of the Kelowna renovation companies the Okanagan trusts to take care of all its renovation and building needs, from kitchen to bathrooms, home additions, swimming pool installations and so much more. With more than 30 years experience in home interior and exterior renovations, you can be assured that your home is in good hands.
