One of the most sought-after home improvements most homeowners set out for is a kitchen renovation. In a recent statistical study, 27% of respondents planned to work on their kitchen, while others wanted to focus on their landscape (35%) and bathroom (31%).
Another survey showed that 45% wanted to redesign their kitchen simply because they finally had the means. Meanwhile, 35% said they could no longer stand the look of their old kitchen.
Regardless of what your reason is for designing your kitchen, ensure that your chosen style can last for many years to come. Finding inspiration and checking out the latest kitchen design trends might be easy. Unfortunately, these trends can quickly come and go, and the next thing you know, your kitchen already looks outdated despite its updates a year ago.
So, it’s best to steer clear of trends and go for a timeless look. Besides, the most successful kitchen renovations are those that are well-planned, with a carefully thought-out design.
Read on to learn how you can create a kitchen that will never go out of style.
- Opt for neutral paint colors
Neutral walls are often critiqued to be boring for some homeowners who are fans of vibrant, bold, and intense colors. However, neutral colors are known for one significant reason—they endure for a very long time.
According to a kitchen trends report, white and gray paint colors continue to be the top choices for kitchen walls, backsplash, and cabinets. You can easily integrate these colors into contemporary and traditional kitchen designs. Hence, neutral colors are universally ageless. You can even create a contrasting effect by adding a few brushes of green, blue, or black to small areas of your kitchen.
- Use quartz countertops
Countertops (91%) are considered the most important feature upgrade when designing a kitchen. When choosing your kitchen countertop material, you have various options, such as marble, granite, butcher block, or concrete.
But for a timeless finish, you can opt for quartz countertops. Recent statistics show that quartz is the leading kitchen countertop material favored by homeowners, garnering 42% of respondents.
Quartz countertops are not only timeless in terms of style but are also more durable and functional than other types of countertops. They can also withstand the forces, tribulations, and trials of a working kitchen.
- Invest in stainless-steel appliances
Another common feature many homeowners love to splurge on when designing their kitchens is the appliances (27%). So, if you’re thinking of replacing or adding more appliances to your newly designed, elegant kitchen, consider investing in stainless-steel appliances.
Although expensive, stainless-steel appliances can easily go with any kitchen design. They can match with tile backlashes, wood cabinets, and metal fixtures. And because they can fit well into any kitchen interior design, you can keep your stainless-steel appliances for as long as possible.
More importantly, stainless-steel appliances require less maintenance. They don’t absorb dust or dirt as quickly as some standard materials do, making them a popular choice for commercial kitchens.
- Choose the right cabinets
Besides countertops, cabinets are a worthwhile investment you may need to make when designing your kitchen. Since cabinets are costly, you’ll need to choose something that can last for a long time, so you won’t have to change, refresh, or repaint them anytime soon.
For a classic design, keep it simple and opt for shaker-style cabinets. Shaker-style cabinets are known for their simple and recessed-panel doors. Although they’re popular in farmhouse kitchens, shaker-style cabinets can easily blend well with other interior designs and home décor. To finish them off, paint them with white or other neutral colors to help set the tone of your kitchen and maintain a sophisticated look.
- Install subway tiles
To achieve that enduring and almost whimsical look for your kitchen, you can install subway tiles for your backsplash. Most interior designers describe subway tiles as simple and sleek. Their patterns won’t compete for visual attention with your other kitchen decorations. Plus, they’re pretty easy and inexpensive to install.
- Pay attention to ample kitchen lighting
With the right lighting, everything will look better and more stylish. So, for your next kitchen design, pay more attention to your kitchen lighting. As much as possible, maximize the natural lighting in your kitchen.
If you only have limited natural light in your kitchen, you may upgrade your old light fixtures with recessed downlights. Recessed downlights are best suitable for rooms with limited ceiling space. They can also provide ambient lighting when used together with other light fixtures like task lighting and pendants. Don’t forget to add dimmer switches, so you’ll have control of the light levels.
Finishing up
You can always follow the latest trends when renovating your kitchen, but eventually, your kitchen will look old and unappealing. But if you apply some of these tips, you’ll be able to design a kitchen that will stand the test of time.
