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The kitchen is the heart of any home. It's the place where families gather around the table to share in each other's day, as well as a spot for family and friends to converse at a party. It's one of the most used rooms in nearly every home and because of this, many homeowners have big goals for the way they want this room to look. If you're considering undertaking a kitchen remodeling job, learn about these top trends that you may want to include. Kitchen Remodeling Trend #1: Hidden Storage That Works Many homeowners use their toaster or their stand mixer on a regular basis, but that doesn't mean they want these appliances to sit on their counters every day. If you're looking to keep these appliances accessible, but out of sight, ask your designer to create a hidden appliance garage to store them. Other special touches include drawers designed to keep the lids from your pots and pans organized and built-in silverware dividers. Kitchen Remodeling Trend #2: Double Ovens If you love to cook, you'll love this next trend, especially if you've ever tried to cook a Thanksgiving turkey for 25 alongside your children's favorite chocolate chip cookies. Many homeowners are choosing to install double ovens that are built in side-by-side rather than stacking. These are full-size ovens, rather than smaller stacked versions, which ensures that homeowners can cook a full meal, even if their dishes need to cook at different temperatures. Kitchen Remodeling Trend #3: Mixing Paint And Wood Stain There are a number of cabinet finishes, including stains of all tones and paints in a variety of colors. In years past, many homeowners chose to stick with all one color, that is, either a stain or a paint color for all their cabinets. However, the current trend is to mix stains and paints, such as a warm honey stained island with white cabinets or a mixture of upper white and lower black cabinets. Mixing up finishes helps create visual interest that draws your eye towards a certain point in the room. Kitchen Remodeling Trend #4: Countertops Granite and natural stone are still a popular choice for countertops, but many homeowners are choosing to go other surfaces, including wooden butcher block and stainless steel. The latter are especially popular because they're non-porous, which means they're easy to disinfect and clean. Although stainless steel is popular, many homeowners do choose to have it installed with a patina rather than a polished or satin finish, which can help hide scratches and other imperfections that can develop through regular use. Knowing which trends you want to include and which ones you want to ignore is important when you're designing your dream home, and a kitchen remodeling job is no exception. Before you start on this project, meet with a designer who can take a look at your specific space. They'll be able to give you ideas that work within your current configuration or recommend a total redesign if that's what you're looking for. River Oak Cabinetry & Design is a family owned business that can help homeowners with complete bathroom and Naperville kitchen remodeling projects. If you're interested in learning more or seeing a gallery of finished projects, please visit the company's website. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Chris_A._Harmen Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7817027
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