subject: Home Appliances Trends In Modern Kitchens In 2010-2011 [print this page] One of the most popular rooms in the house is the kitchen. Many people even say that it's the most important one. So making sure that the kitchen is modern, has high quality appliances and furniture should be top priority with all homeowners. This will ensure that the kitchen will be enjoyed by the entire family for many years. In several families the kitchen is actually a status symbol that needs utmost respect. So be prepared to do your part in upgrading your kitchen with modern appliances, furniture and gadgets that will make your kitchen proud.
Stainless steel is in. You can notice today many kitchen having all their appliances replaced with stainless steel items. Fridges, freezers, countertops, ranges, dishwashers, all these can be made of stainless steel. This material offers a very modern, sleek and futuristic look that is so popular nowadays. Some people actually go as far as replacing their entire kitchen furniture and appliances with those made of stainless steel for a fresh look in their cooking area.
Also many people have started installing appliances that look just like regular furniture, using an integrated look. Fridges and freezers can look now just like an ordinary kitchen cabinet. Stainless steel garbage cans can also be hidden behind undercounter drawers in case you don't want to show them off.
The built-in cupboards are another interesting area that is trendy today. They tend to hide small appliances from view including toasters, food processors and blenders. While earlier on these small gadgets were in plain view on the counter, nowadays they are discreetly hidden away behind a unified cabinet look.
There is also a strong tendency for many homeowners to buy more than one dishwasher. A second dishwasher is usually placed in the kitchen island with another sink above it. And of course, no kitchen can nowadays be without a dispenser or a countertop water cooler that gives fresh and cool water to the family 24/7.
