Not every new design moment should be followed – the latest colour palettes and metal finishes might be chic but they won’t always work for your home. So knowing which kitchen trends to avoid will allow you to refine your taste and curate a cooking space that is stylish, but true to you.
We’ll admit it – at Ideal Home, we’re the first ones to get obsessed with new kitchen trends. Whether it’s striking shelving or punchy palettes, there’s always a new look to lust after. While there’s nothing wrong with wanting your home to be stylish, it’s also important to consider the practicality of the look you love and whether you’ll still be head over heels for it in ten years.
Kitchens are expensive to remodel, so most of us will opt to change them once a decade or two – that’s a long time to put up with questionable colour choices or lacklustre layouts.
A client of mine once raised a good question: “Do upper cabinets have to be installed the standard 18 inches off the countertop?” It got me thinking outside of the usual cabinetry box. Of course there are lots of ways to install your upper cabinets, and if you’re willing to have an open mind, you might find that elevating them comes with unexpected benefits. Here are situations where you might want to hang your cabinets a little higher.
Modern interiors are marked by clean, sleek lines for nearly all elements of the design. Whether the home leans ultra-modern or has a modern-contemporary interior design, sticking to straight lines is the best way to convey the style, especially in the little details. When it comes to designing a kitchen, many homeowners are often focused on colors and materials. However, small details like the edge of the countertop can make a big impact. So, if you’re designing a modern kitchen, you’ll want to stick with countertop edges that are straight and sleek, such as the square edge.
If your goal is to create a light and airy kitchen, light wood cabinets should be a top consideration. Light wood brings a subtle warmth, and its soft tone works beautifully with crisp or creamy whites. Plus, wood cabinets can work with almost any kitchen style. Here are four examples.
The very term ‘dream kitchen’ sounds unachievable, but it needn’t mean a full kitchen remodel or renovation. There are tweaks you can make to your current space that will transform it into your dream kitchen without having to totally overhaul it. 
