Kitchens are the heart of the home. It's where family and friends congregate and delicious meals are cooked. It's a space that needs to be both aesthetically pleasing and functional. The greatest danger of designing and building a trendy kitchen is that you end up with just a trendy kitchen.
Does that sound a little confusing? We can clarify.
Kitchens are enjoying an unprecedented level of attention, and because of that there are more products, colors, materials, and design tips available than ever before. With the miles of options at your fingertips, it can be easy to get sucked into a purely aesthetic kitchen that is more trendy than functional.
Modern Kitchen Design Considerations That Are More Than Trendy
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Techie Kitchen Tools - Touchscreen displays, built-in apps with recipes and cooking tips, and wireless controls are all finding a place in kitchens like yours.
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Storage - Consider specialty storage for phones, tablets, and computers, as well as pull-out waste/recycle bins, wine and bar cabinets, built-in wet bars, and even a nook for your pet’s dishes.
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Countertop - Your countertop offers more than just style! Make sure you match your material to your needs and level of interest in maintenance.
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Layout - Open floor plans are replacing isolated rooms, allowing space to be utilized more easily for dining, sitting, and socializing.
The craftsmen and designers at Gerety Building & Restoration are ready to answer your kitchen design questions. Call us at (914) 248-1300 or visit us online for more information. We serve areas in Westchester NY and Fairfield CT. It would be our pleasure to speak with you!