Kitchen Trends in 2010
Posted: Wednesday, April 21, 2010
by Todd Kolasch
Fairfax homes
It's the most important room in the house folks. I'm talking about the vast majority of buyers of Fairfax homes as well as home owners who simply want a nice interior. A clean, updated kitchen offers the biggest return on investment when selling your home and is a great comfort for those who choose to stay put and enjoy it.
Okay, trends don't change too much from year to year, but I follow these trends as coloring seems to have an annual shift in one area of the kitchen. This applies whether the property is one of the Fairfax homes, homes for sale in Arlington , VA , Vienna , Oakton, Reston , Great Falls , McLean , or Chantilly .
Let's start with cabinetry which historically is part of the big three: cabinets, countertops and appliances. Cabinet trends in recent years have introduced the distressed look, which I love; it's different and timeless. However, it is still a trend, and appears to be on the decline, with the most popular kitchen cabinetry wood remaining cherry and then maple. I find the least popular is what I have; white cabinets. Don't worry. If these are matched to good counters, lighting, hardware and flooring, they can look and sell just fine.
How about countertops? Granite is still on top, and for good reason. It has lots of color options and isn't nearly as maintenance intensive as the competition says. This is from my own experience of course. Quartz and other stones are still on the rise. The bottom line is that anything stone or marble in texture with good coloring will suffice. Just get rid of the laminate once and for all. Do it now while the economy is slow and deals are out there to be had.
Appliances. Simple. Stainless steel is still the king. Black is acceptable, but if you can, upgrade.
Time to discuss flooring. This is another area that is consistent from year to year. Wood and tiles of the ceramic and porcelain variety remain the most popular. If you're remodeling, I simply stick to the following rule. If you have hardwoods throughout the main level, stick with that for the kitchen rather than change from hardwood to tile. Conversely, if the adjacent room to the kitchen is carpet, use tile. The threshold change flows much better than with two different hard surfaces.
Last would be the least discussed that have a huge impact on every room in a home. For Fairfax homes I've discussed this before. Make sure you use lighting and coloring to enhance a room's comfort level. Ignoring these two inexpensive areas is a huge oversight.
These ideas apply to Fairfax Homes, homes for sale in Arlington , VA , and in most metropolitan areas nationally.
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