One of the biggest and most common remodeling projects we get at Bettencourt Construction is a kitchen renovation.
The kitchen always has been and probably always will be the heart of a home. It’s where families gather, events are hosted, and traditions are made. So it’s understandable that homeowners want to make their kitchen a place they want to be in. They want it to look good and also want it to be functional. Families want storage, easy access to their appliances, and great places to eat and entertain.
Styles of kitchens have changed – and will continue to change. So, if you’re looking to schedule a kitchen remodeling project this year at your Tampa, FL home, check out these top trends for 2024.
Kitchens notoriously never have enough storage. Even when homeowners first move into a house and rave about the ample storage space, they likely quickly run out of cabinet space. Between pots, pans, silverware, functional dishes, fancy dishes, specialty dishes, water bottles, and not to mention food and spices – families need a lot of storage space.
It’s no wonder then that one of the top trends in kitchen remodeling projects this year is creating more functional storage. As mentioned in Southern Living, designers are creating hidden storage spaces like pull-out spice drawers, butler’s pantries, lower drawer storage, and cabinets that go all the up to the ceiling.
With more homeowners working from home, there is a new desire for additional spaces dedicated to beverages. At-home espresso machines, smoothie makers, water coolers, and cool bar areas require space. When renovating kitchens, more homeowners are adding these designated beverage spaces, as detailed by Veranda.com.
For years, homeowners wanted perfectly balanced kitchens. They wanted the stove perfectly centered around cabinets, and the same look and feel around the space to make the room balanced. Now, this is changing. According to Southern Living, the latest kitchen trend is to go unbalanced. This includes using colors and patterns to create focal points, and changing up how the cabinets are designed and placed.
While the clean look of an all-white kitchen is appealing, the newest design trend is to add wood to designs. According to BHG.com, adding wood to cabinets, flooring, and even beams will provide another neutral tone besides just an all-white kitchen.
To create warmth in the kitchen, designers are using a broader variety of materials. Instead of always using quartz or granite for countertops, new designs are incorporating porcelain and stone. Homeowners are also opting for stone and metal in their cabinets, and more sustainable materials like sourced wood, according to Veranda.com.
Homeowners are looking to add more color to their kitchens. These are still subtle, and the latest trend calls for a lot of earth tones. Some common colors homeowners might use in 2024 include terracotta, sage green, and other neutral tones, according to BHG.com.
If you’re planning to renovate your Tampa kitchen this year, contact our experts at Bettencourt Construction. We have more than 30 years of experience building dream homes for families just like yours!
