Avoid These 3 Trends In Your Next Kitchen Remodeling Project

A kitchen remodeling project is a huge investment. By the time homeowners are finished with a remodel, they hope that the finished product lasts fresh. However, with the changing times and trends, what’s nice this year may not be popular and trendy the following year. The last thing a homeowner wants is an outdated kitchen. While you sketch out your design plan, here are a few trends you should avoid.

Microwaves That Sit On The Counter

If you are remodeling your home, avoid on-the-counter microwaves. Most modern kitchens have a built-in microwave space. Instead, opt for an under-counter microwave drawer space as it should fit perfectly with the rest of your kitchen cabinets. Not only does this free up valuable kitchen space, it makes sense ergonomically. At this height, the microwave is easily accessible for both adults and young children.

Garage for Small Appliances

In the 1980s and ‘90s, keeping small appliances hidden in appliance garages was quite popular. However, these garages used much kitchen counter space. Today’s homeowner makes it much easier by simply keeping appliances right on the counter and use pull-out drawers for other storage.

Range Hoods And Pot Racks As Kitchen’s Decorative Center Pieces

Between 2009 and 2011, decorative range hoods were pretty popular, and though they have not completely disappeared, they certainly are not as popular as before. It is the same for pot racks. As the open layout remains a popular homeowner choice, hanging pot racks can undermine the open kitchen concept. An alternative option would be to store pot collections in deep roll-out drawers.

Whether or not your kitchen feature will stand the test of time, no one can say for sure. Avoid these three trends and use alternatives to make sure your kitchen remodel to look relevant for years to come.