Nontraditional Trends
Kitchens have come a long way over the past few years. There have been many exciting trends in home remodeling in Princeton; one of the most exciting and interesting to watch has been the addition of many nontraditional items into the kitchen. The role of the kitchen has changed substantially in recent years; transforming from a functional support space to an inviting room used for entertaining. This focus on kitchens and kitchen culture, which is largely driven by an increased interested in cooking shows and competitions on TV has lead to a trend of developing kitchens into much more interesting spaces than they have traditionally been. Part of this transformation has been the addition of nontraditional ideas.
Nontraditional Hardware
As we spend more and more time in our kitchens many people want to add items that are not traditionally found in the kitchen into their designs to make the culinary experience more enjoyable. Many people are adding in TV’s to their kitchens, and new ways. Many people have had a small TV on a shelf in the corner of the kitchen to have the news on while preparing dinner. The modern trend is to have a large TV in a place where guests can see it as well as the one doing the cooking. Some people are putting them above appliances, angled down so that the person doing the cooking has a great view. This is perfect for watching cooking shows or other instructional materials. This idea goes along with the modern trend of making the kitchen an inviting space that can be used for entertaining.
TV’s aren't the only thing being added to kitchens these days. Many people are adding in other luxury items such as wine refrigerators and other appliances that help to suite their individual needs. These items help to make things like wine more enjoyable because they ensure that it is cared for and served at the proper temperature as well as present the bottles in an attract manner. There are many manufacturers that are designing a whole line of attractive, modern appliances for exactly these types of applications.
Many people are focusing their kitchens to work more in line with how they like to cook as opposed to the more traditional and generic layouts that older kitchens feature. For example, someone who likes to do a lot of prep work might install a special island counter or other area that is designed just for this purpose. There are a variety of other cooking styles that can be fitted into a new kitchen as well such as a wood fire stove for pizza, a wok station for someone who enjoys a lot of Asian food, or a flat griddle instead of the traditional range burners. All of these nontraditional items can go a long way towards personalizing and modernizing any kitchen.
Nontraditional Furniture
With the addition of wraparound counters and beautiful tables, many people are seeking out nontraditional furniture for their kitchens. Plush, overstuffed chairs are no longer strictly the domain of the living and family rooms. Remodelers are looking for comfort in the kitchen as well. Backbreaking wooden furniture is a thing of the past as many people are finding modern looking, ergonomically designed pieces that are perfect for their kitchens.
In addition to replacing older style of furniture, many people are incorporating types of furniture that have traditionally not been used in the kitchen. For some people this might mean adding a small sofa or love seat. Others will find that adding unusual shelving for books and plants or other decorative articles will create a unique and modern look.
Nontraditional Layout
With kitchens becoming centers of entertainment and culinary and kitchen cultures becoming so popular, many kitchen remodelers are finding that the entire layout of their kitchen needs updating. This might mean major surgery for a kitchen but can provide great results. Many people are putting in kitchen islands and wraparound counters that make places for guests to sit and enjoy some wine and conversation while the host is preparing a meal. These types of additions are also using some very nontraditional materials in their constructions such as cork, bamboo, various types of stone, and metal alloys.
Nontraditional Hardware
As we spend more and more time in our kitchens many people want to add items that are not traditionally found in the kitchen into their designs to make the culinary experience more enjoyable. Many people are adding in TV’s to their kitchens, and new ways. Many people have had a small TV on a shelf in the corner of the kitchen to have the news on while preparing dinner. The modern trend is to have a large TV in a place where guests can see it as well as the one doing the cooking. Some people are putting them above appliances, angled down so that the person doing the cooking has a great view. This is perfect for watching cooking shows or other instructional materials. This idea goes along with the modern trend of making the kitchen an inviting space that can be used for entertaining.
TV’s aren't the only thing being added to kitchens these days. Many people are adding in other luxury items such as wine refrigerators and other appliances that help to suite their individual needs. These items help to make things like wine more enjoyable because they ensure that it is cared for and served at the proper temperature as well as present the bottles in an attract manner. There are many manufacturers that are designing a whole line of attractive, modern appliances for exactly these types of applications.
Many people are focusing their kitchens to work more in line with how they like to cook as opposed to the more traditional and generic layouts that older kitchens feature. For example, someone who likes to do a lot of prep work might install a special island counter or other area that is designed just for this purpose. There are a variety of other cooking styles that can be fitted into a new kitchen as well such as a wood fire stove for pizza, a wok station for someone who enjoys a lot of Asian food, or a flat griddle instead of the traditional range burners. All of these nontraditional items can go a long way towards personalizing and modernizing any kitchen.
Nontraditional Furniture
With the addition of wraparound counters and beautiful tables, many people are seeking out nontraditional furniture for their kitchens. Plush, overstuffed chairs are no longer strictly the domain of the living and family rooms. Remodelers are looking for comfort in the kitchen as well. Backbreaking wooden furniture is a thing of the past as many people are finding modern looking, ergonomically designed pieces that are perfect for their kitchens.
In addition to replacing older style of furniture, many people are incorporating types of furniture that have traditionally not been used in the kitchen. For some people this might mean adding a small sofa or love seat. Others will find that adding unusual shelving for books and plants or other decorative articles will create a unique and modern look.
Nontraditional Layout
With kitchens becoming centers of entertainment and culinary and kitchen cultures becoming so popular, many kitchen remodelers are finding that the entire layout of their kitchen needs updating. This might mean major surgery for a kitchen but can provide great results. Many people are putting in kitchen islands and wraparound counters that make places for guests to sit and enjoy some wine and conversation while the host is preparing a meal. These types of additions are also using some very nontraditional materials in their constructions such as cork, bamboo, various types of stone, and metal alloys.