Top Kitchen Trends In 2020
Some will argue that the kitchen is the nerve center of the home. What makes this room special depends on what type of activity each person delights in carrying out in the kitchen. For some it is their favorite room to try out a new recipe, snack, indulge in a glass of wine (away from the kids), a gossip corner for the ladies, a lab to the teenager or a haven to chefs and food lovers. Whatever it represents to you, it is primarily a place designated for preparing and cooking meals.
One of the basic needs of man apart from shelter and clothing is food. Food nurtures the mind, body and soul. The kitchen provides a venue to store and prepare the food and nutrients our bodies need.
People invest a lot into kitchen décor because it contributes to the value of a home. For homeowners and realtors, a fitted kitchen is a great selling point to highlight to prospective buyers. Kitchens set the tone for the entire house. They don’t just produce home-cooked meals for the family, but also for guests while providing a warm ambience and delicious aromas. A wholesome experience indeed.
Contemporary kitchen designs are all about a multi-tasking and innovative design with a functional space and attractive look.
Take a look at kitchen trends in 2020 below:
NATURAL LIGHTING
Lighting is setting the tone for kitchens in 2020. A combination of natural with great ambience makes the place ideal for both cooking and entertaining both day and night.
MULTI-STORAGE
For most contemporary kitchens, storage is everything, especially the ones that helps eliminate clutter. Cabinets in a kitchen offer an excellent area for storage also a large pantry with organized compartments helps to put everything in place. Pieces like pull-out shelves and multi-level shelves also optimize storage.
DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES
Colors and decorative pieces are crucial to personalizing any space in a home. The kitchen is not left out too. More homeowners are recently looking to incorporate color in their kitchens, and adding colorful appliances is a beautiful way to accomplish the task. A vibrant microwave or fridge can serve as a statement piece that injects liveliness into a cooking space.
TECHNOLOGY
Smart kitchens are an evolving aspect of kitchen trends. In fact, a lot of kitchens today are built smart from the ground up. Technology is used in kitchens today and not just in the form of fancy gadgets and appliances.
Today, you can have a kitchen with technology integrated into every function and appliance–from the faucets to the fridge to the lighting. This is what we call a smart kitchen.
A smart oven for example gives home chefs the ability to share their cooking prowess with the world. It takes the guesswork out of meal preparation by recognizing what kind of food is in the oven and automatically adjusting the temperature and cooking time to the type of food and its weight.
It can send push notifications when the meal is nearly done and when it is fully cooked. It is not quite automated cooking, but it’s close.
Some smart ovens can be connected to a smart speaker as well and you can say “Alexa, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.” This might be an avid lifesaver for busy persons.
Been treating your kitchen with kids’ gloves? It’s time to take a second look and make sure you are maximizing that space wholesomely.
