2010 Trends in Kitchen Design & Renovations by Innova Kitchens and Baths

2010 Trends in Kitchen Design & Renovations by Innova Kitchens and Baths

2010 is looking to be a very exciting year in kitchen design trends. In this article, we explore some of the most exciting trends in design aesthetic and functionality.

One trend that is continuing to gain momentum in 2010 is the emphasis on green solutions.

In countertops, materials such as ECO by Consentino that utilizes recycled materials such as porcelain, mirror, glass, and stone scraps will increasingly be seen. In tile, Italian series' such as Feel, Glam, Stream contain a pre-consumer recycled content of 20%, while a series called Charcoal is utilizing 40% recycled materials.

Green is also the word in cabinetry. For example, think bamboo; A solution Innova recently used in a client's kitchen renovation. Other green cabinetry solutions include Ecowood; A sophisticated series of real wood stria composites using a revolutionary green technology. Ecowood's exotic finishes include Macassar Ebony, Teak, Mahogany, Zebrawood to name but a few.

Other trends in kitchen cabinets include textured laminates, as well as high glosses, and mixed finishes. When it comes to mixed finishes, think both colour and texture such as high gloss whites mixed with dark wood accents. And the dark wood finishes? Out are the chocolates and kahluas, and in are the sophisticated greys.

For kitchen cabinetry lighting, LED solutions are lighting the way. LEDs save energy, and provide years of usage before any of the LEDs have to be replaced as opposed to the older halogen puck lighting which have short life spans and operate at elevated temperatures.

Cabinetry functionality trends continue with drawer solutions over doors in base cabinets, and metal rack pull-outs for pantry and base cabinet solutions. And those blind corners where you had to get on your hands and knees to reach to the back? The Le Mans System solves that problem. However, the hottest trend by far in cabinetry solutions are servo drives; An electronically driven systems that opens your drawers with just a touch of your hand...

Innova Kitchens and Baths,

www.innovakitchens.com

POST COMMENT

Nursing Home-What are the qualities of a good Nursing Home? Event Furniture Hire From the Best in the Industry The right way to Investigate A fantastic Home loan Not to mention Choosing the Ideal Quotes Home Office Chairs - Tips To Make Work Comfortable Buying Home in California and Florida How To Get A Bigger Penis At Home - Add 3 Inches Following The Natural Method Bringing the Fish Home: Fishing Techniques Use Plastic Folding Chairs as Back-up Seating Units in the Home Increase Size Of Penis By Doing Jelqing Technique At Home Home Loan – Demystified Real Imobiliare Iasi Vs Individual Home Taxes Skil 5680-01 14 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with Laser Beam best deals A must have: Travel Wheelchairs