Kitchens – Is Bigger Better!
Kitchen - Is Bigger Better! Deborah Laemmerhirt 203-994-4297 www.homesinConnecticutForSale.com
For kitchen remodels, bigger is not necessarily better, but open spaces are in high demand, according to the Fall Houzz Kitchen Remodeling Survey of more than 7,500 remodeling homeowners.
Only a third of those renovating a kitchen are increasing the square footage of their space, while three quarters are opening up their kitchens, typically as part of a great room.
Consistent with the open concept approach, three in five respondents are incorporating an island into their new or updated kitchen.
Kitchen style differs by age group, with younger homeowners more likely to describe their future kitchen as contemporary or modern while those over 55 years old favor a traditional look.
Other Take-Home Messages From The Survey:
Countertops are key to transformation: The vast majority (94 percent) of respondents plan to change their countertops. Granite and quartz are the top picks (86 percent) and many people mix and match materials for their island.
Stainless appliances are still popular: While nearly two thirds of respondents are choosing stainless, many respondents reported combining stainless appliances with appliances integrated into cabinetry for a more subtle look.
Conservative color schemes dominate: "Soft and neutral" is the most popular color scheme choice (75 percent). A much smaller group is going "bright and colorful" (14 percent) or "bold and dramatic" (11 percent).
Kitchen palette and style preferences are clearly linked: Color conservatives are more likely to choose traditional style kitchens, while those who choose more daring colors are more likely to create a contemporary or modern kitchen.
Eco-friendly matters: Nearly half of respondents cite using ecofriendly appliances and materials as important. Those who declared choosing ecofriendly materials and appliances to be "extremely important" are more likely to choose tile flooring, while all other groups favored hardwood.
