Spring Home Redesign Your look at the latest kitchen, living room and bathroom trends. By Alexis George
Spring is the season of new beginnings. And what better way to celebrate new beginnings than by remodeling your home? The possibilities for creating a more stylish and functioning space for you and your loved ones is endless. With that in mind, here’s a look at the latest kitchen, living room and bathroom trends for 2022.
Kitchens The kitchen is commonly referred to as the heart of the home. According to the 2022 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study, the amount homeowners are willing to spend on kitchen remodels continues to grow. A few top kitchen remodel trends include: All White In the Houzz Kitchen Trend Study, it was found that the color white continues to lead as the top choice for kitchen cabinets, backsplash, and walls. So, if you’re looking for a clean and classy kitchen look, white appliances are the way to go. Under Cabinet Lights/Pendant lighting Under cabinet lights and recessed lights continue to alternate as the top choice for kitchen lighting. In 2022, under cabinet lights take the throne for the top choice. These lights add a unique style to your kitchen, limit the number of shadows over your countertop and can even lower your electric bill. Pendant lights are also gaining popularity as 67% of homeowners upgrade their kitchen light fixtures. Pendant lights are good for lighting smaller areas at just the right amount.
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Smart Appliances It comes as no surprise that in this digital age high tech appliances are wanted in the kitchen. According to Houzz, over a third of upgraded appliances include high-tech features (35%). The most popular high-tech appliances include wireless and smartphone controls. With these features you’ll be able to set the lighting of your kitchen, the temperature of your fridge, the temperature and timing of your ovens and stove tops, the timers on your microwave, and much more from your phone. Kitchen Islands In the Houzz study it was found that 30% of homeowners added an island to their kitchen and 27% upgraded their current island. Islands allow for flexibility in the kitchen. It is a design that allows homeowners to add kitchen storage, more cooking space, and a place to work. In 2022 homeowners are even making their kitchen islands more than 7 feet long.
