Find Out Which Kitchen Trends Are Set to Dominate 2016

Renovating the kitchen tends to be one of the most popular home upgrades every year. Cooking and entertaining plays a central role in a day-to-day life. A product manager with Sears Home Services, Joe Maykut states that the kitchen is the heart of a home. Here are some of the hottest kitchen trends for the year according to the predictions of renovation pros.

*Countertops*

Countertops are in the spotlight of any kitchen, anyone who enters the kitchen, notices it. Homeowners usually look for a material that looks great and performs well. Joe Maykut of Sears Home Services speculates that natural stone counters are likely to dominate the marketplace, with quartz and granite being popular.

*Lighting*

It is predicted that people will be choosing light fixtures that make "a bold style statement" rather than opting for traditional schemes dependent on a single, ceiling-mounted fixture.

*Fashionable Floors*

Joe Maykut says that tile and vinyl are top favourites for homeowners on a budget. He expects those options to remain highly sought after this year. Joe recommends consulting professionals as there are so many different types of floors to consider and each has pros and cons.

*Main Stage*

Appliances are no longer an afterthought. Builders and designers are now able to place appliances much more seamlessly into the overall design of a kitchen. Joe Maykut says as homeowners continue to look for ways to keep utility bills lower, he sees a continuing trend toward the selections with best-in-class efficiency. "People are starting to get that the long-term operating cost of an appliance often matters more than its upfront purchase price," he concludes.

*Stainless Steel*

Some trends come and go but others manage to stick around for some time. Stainless steel has been the preferred material for kitchen fixtures for the last twenty years. Joe Maykut forecasts that there is no change in this preference but observes that more homeowners are selecting the added utility of deep-basin sinks and faucets with detachable sprayers for easy, targeted rinsing.

Reference: Bob Vila Website

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