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5 Kitchen Design Trends That You Need to Know About

5 stylish kitchen trends in 2019

By Caitlin SinclairPublished 5 years ago 4 min read
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Refreshing your cooking space has never been easier. From beautiful backsplashes to matte black cabinetry, you can create a trendy kitchen in no time at all.

And some of these things cost very little money!

As kitchen trends continue to evolve in 2019 and beyond, so can you.

It’s time to get inspired and redecorate your space! Keep reading to learn how to update your kitchen with some of the best trends happening right now.

1. Stylish Backsplashes

Almost every kitchen sink has a backsplash. But a lot of them are kind of bland. By incorporating a new backsplash into your wall, you can give your kitchen some personality!

Take into account that your apartment may not allow you to renovate the kitchen with ceramic or porcelain tile. Despite that, you can still use a peel-and-stick backsplash. They come in all kinds of fun colors and patterns!

If you love the elegant look of stacked stone, for example, consider buying a peel-and-stick backsplash with a stacked stone design.

Or if bright colors and trendy patterns are more your jam, look for one a funky one that suits your taste!

Here are a few other designs that are on-trend at the moment:

  • Neutral patterns
  • Marble patterns
  • Quartz
  • Wood
  • Copper

The good news is you can find peel-and-stick backsplashes in every pattern imaginable. No matter what you’re looking for, you’re sure to find something that you love!

2. Quartz Countertops

Quartz countertops make sealing and scrubbing a cinch. Compared to granite countertops, quartz surfaces are a lot easier to clean.

This type of countertop looks shimmery in a kitchen and tends to blend well with just about any kind of decor. They also have a beautiful, timeless appeal that never goes out of style.

And luckily, many modern apartments come pre-equipped with quartz counters!

Companies manufacture quartz, so you can select which veining pattern you prefer. Unlike granite or marble, you can customize it according to your taste.

It may sound like an expensive investment, but it’s hard to grow tired of countertops that are both beautiful and functional. Bring some of these into your kitchen and you won’t have to worry about replacing them for a few decades!

3. Open Layouts

When selecting a floor plan for your apartment, consider going with an open layout. This integrates the kitchen into the rest of your living space and offers you a lot of freedom and flexibility when decorating.

Plus, it’s a great way to make your place feel open and inviting. This type of layout allows the renter to organize their living space however they’d like.

It’s convenient to be able to cook dinner while chatting it up with guests in the living room at the same time. The blend of a kitchen and living room simplifies entertaining and makes it easier to interact with others in the apartment.

These days, a lot of apartment communities offer units with open floor plans, too. So you don’t have to worry about knocking down the walls to enjoy all the benefits of this trend!

4. Matte Black Finishes

Lately, I’ve been seeing matte black finishes everywhere. They’re far more stylish than the glossy looks of the past.

When decorating your apartment, consider incorporating some matte black appliances or surface treatments. It’s a great way to make a big statement without being too eccentric.

In a two-toned kitchen, matte black helps to highlight the other color in the space. If you hang black cabinets over white countertops, for example, that white is really going to pop!

It’s a great way to give your kitchen a dramatic look while still letting it feel approachable.

Make no mistake: I can assure you that this trend isn’t going anywhere.

5. LED Lighting

LED lights are the wave of the future. They’re both energy-efficient and cost-effective.

Plus, they look great! A few of these will brighten up any interior in your home!

No matter how small your kitchen is, there are plenty of places to incorporate LEDs. Whether you install them as overheads or hang them underneath your cabinets, they’ll make your kitchen feel more alive.

Skeptical about embracing this trend? Check out these stats from the U.S Department of Energy:

  • LEDs are six times more energy-efficient than other light bulbs.
  • They use 75 percent less energy than incandescent bulbs and hardly release any heat.
  • They also last 25 times longer than incandescents, which means you’ll save a lot of money on lightbulb replacements!

Most apartment communities have no problem letting you swap out traditional light bulbs for LEDs (if they haven’t already done it themselves). This is an easy and affordable way to redecorate, giving your kitchen a whole new look.

Conclusion

A long time ago, home designers hid the kitchen by putting it in the back of the home. But obviously, things have changed.

Today, the kitchen plays a significant role in any house. In many cases, it’s the focal point of the whole layout.

It only makes sense, considering that most of us spend a lot of time in our kitchens. From cooking for family members to entertaining friends, we get a lot done in them. So it’s helpful to have an aesthetically pleasing one that you enjoy spending time in.

By embracing some of the trends outlined above, you’ll ensure that your kitchen is a space where you feel comfortable. There’s no shortage of ways to update yours and make it feel like your own!

Author Bio:

Caitlin Sinclair is the Property Manager at Revela and has been a team member since the doors opened at the community. She takes great pride in managing a team that provides superior services and maintains relationships between Revela and local businesses.

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