Hinsdale Remodeler Predicts 2016 Kitchen Trends

Hinsdale, IL - With each new year comes a slew of new trends.

Normandy Remodeling, a design build firm based in Hinsdale, has entrusted its team of award-winning designers to predict where kitchens are heading in the year 2016.

As a whole, these trends are based upon what designers are seeing, as well as the current demand from Chicagoland homeowners. Based on their mutual findings, here are eight common themes that you can expect to notice in this year’s kitchen remodeling projects:

• Simplified Styles are simply the best – This is the year we keep our kitchens clean and uncomplicated. A few things you can expect to see are simple profiles and flat slab doors. Designs will also take care not to introduce too many materials or colors.

• Painted cabinets are still going strong – Similar to last year, cabinets with a rich, painted finish will continue to be the frontrunner. Clean, smooth wood cabinets are the prime choice for a painted finish, which is in line with the above trend of keeping it simple.

• Cooler tones are considered cool – Cooler hues are the color of choice this year. Known for being calm and soothing, they are associated with water, sky and cooler temperatures. Examples on this color spectrum include gray, blue and white. You can expect to see these colors incorporated in a variety of ways, including cabinets, backsplashes or accent colors.

• Backsplashes are making a splash – Backsplashes will continue to be sleek and beautiful, but with narrow grout lines. You can expect to see glass tile backsplash as well as backsplashes that are a continuation of your countertop material.

• Warm metals are on the rise – Step aside silver tones, warmer gold finishes are on their way in. After years of brushed nickel, chrome and polished nickel being the most popular finishes for fixtures, warmer golden tones are making a huge comeback.

• Smart storage solutions are a go – Design concepts continue to improve, leading to a plethora of custom cabinet inserts, dividers, organizers and pull-out trays. These add a new level of convenience and efficiency to your space, whether storing plates, utensils or spices.

• Steam ovens are the ‘hot’ new appliance –Convection steam ovens are taking hold. This new appliance uses steam to defrost, bake, slow cook and reheat food items. Benefits include helping your food retain more of its essential vitamins and nutrients. However, this new novelty item isn’t going to take up serious real estate in your kitchen or change the look and feel. Instead, it will replace or appear alongside the microwave.

• TV isn’t just for the living room – It seems like televisions might be considered a standard ‘kitchen appliance’ in 2016. Whether it is to follow along with your favorite cooking shows or catch the news while making breakfast, TVs are becoming commonplace in the kitchen. With so many options for customization, designers can seamlessly add in a niche, shelf or set of pocket doors that incorporate this media component seamlessly into the design.

Homeowners can register to attend a free remodeling seminar entitled “Secrets of the Ideal Kitchen” to learn more about what to consider during the kitchen renovation process. For design news, updates and inspiration you can also follow Normandy Remodeling on Facebook and Instagram.

Story and photos submitted by Normandy Remodeling.