Kitchen Tune Up: Remodeling Kitchen Cabinets with a Purpose
By Kelly RichardsonRefacingCabinet.com Columnist
Being attractive is one thing. Being attractive and useful is something else. If you're considering a kitchen tune up and remodeling kitchen cabinets is on the list, think form and function in tandem. Here are the trends to watch.
Kitchen Tune Up Designs Prove Cyclical in Nature
Any worthwhile trend returns for a second round. That maxim holds particularly true for interior design. In 2007, Jonathan Sweet--Senior Editor of Reed Business Information's Professional Remodeler--told us that homeowners were opening up the kitchen to the rest of the house. That meant having kitchen cabinets that moved seamlessly into an existing room theme. Look for that same pattern in 2009.
The Bottom Line? Cabinet materials and patterns should have the ability to coexist with the stone of a fireplace, the fabric of a futon or the wood of a mini-blind.
Remodeling Kitchen Cabinets: Get Eco-friendly
According to Chris Matey of the Andover Townsman, there's only one way to go with your kitchen cabinets--and that's no volatile organic compounds, or "no-VOC." If you're not sure what that means, you have something to learn about the eco-friendly. No-VOC represents the very best in cabinet construction. You can potentially lower your health risks in the kitchen immediately with this purchase.
The Bottom Line? Shut the door on environmental allergies and chemical sensitivities with low to no-VOC cabinet materials.
Color Schemes Evoke Positive Energy
If you see the world in Technicolor, you're likely to love the color schemes dominating 2009. Popular home improvement experts suggest choosing colors that represent optimism in a time of economic uncertainty. That means brilliant hues of purple and blue.
The Bottom Line? A true kitchen tune up may include colors that express you in a bold way.
About The Author
Kelly C. Richardson, MEd is a freelance writer and manic do-it-yourselfer. He specializes in home improvement projects ranging from savvy landscaping to house repair and beyond. Find out more about him at kellyrichardsoncopywriting.com.
