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Labels: Kitchen Companies, Kitchen Design, Kitchen Remodeling, Kitchen Trends

From an article in the Poughkeepsie Journal.com: "If you're thinking of remodeling, think about your kitchen.

According to Money magazine, it can add 90 percent of its cost to your home's resale value. But, that's only if you do it right. And that means knowing what's up to date.

Three local experts filled us in on the details:

Style, Overall Look

The trend is toward cleaner, airier, sleeker - but still traditional, Caruso said. The rustic, warm and inviting Tuscan look is still popular. The heavy English Country look is out.

More kitchens combine lights and darks and also combine materials, Schanker said. For example, antique white cabinets may be paired with some dark wood cabinets for visual contrast. Or, some countertops (an island, for instance) may be done in another material or color.

Cabinets

Additional storage, darker colors and new woods bring plenty of options for cabinetry.

Standalone pieces offer extra appliance storage - a pantry, a baking center much like a Hoosier cabinet or a liquor and wine cabinet with glass doors and backlighting, Dahl said. They may be on legs and made of a different wood species or even painted to coordinate with the rest of the kitchen decor.

Darker colors, such as cherry wood in dark red stains and walnut or birch in rich, brown stains like espresso are popular, Caruso said. Oak has taken a back seat to maple, which is now the lighter-colored mainstay. Cabinets also have simpler, cleaner-lined doors with raised or recessed panels.

Homeowners also have more woods to choose from, like the plantation-grown Lyptus eucalyptus hardwoods, Schanker said. And the beauty of these more exotic woods is really showcased in the newer, simplified designs.

Countertops

Owners of even reasonably priced kitchens are sinking their money into countertops the way people used to with cabinets, Caruso said. They're going bolder with colors -greens, browns and soft yellowy-beiges - but not gray and black, which are too contemporary.

Granite is still the most popular choice, Caruso said, but quartz products mimicking the look are becoming popular because they're stronger than granite and don't require resealing. Solid surface materials such as Corian are waning in popularity. If the countertop material allows it, people are almost always choosing undermount or fused sinks, which have no raised rims or sealant, for easy cleanups.

Extras

Convenience is the theme of this category. Pot-filler faucets on the back wall of the range eliminate trips from the sink to the stove, Dahl said. A prep sink - a simple drop-in bar sink or a top- or under-mounted sink - simplifies meal prep for two or more cooks.

Warming drawers are also popular, Schanker said. Their convenience is now helping busy families keep dinner warm until after band or soccer practice.

Drawers also are housing appliances such as refrigerators, wine coolers and dishwashers. Cabinet door fronts can hide their purpose. A pair can be stacked on top of each other under countertops or split in different parts of the kitchen.

Microwave drawers are a new innovation, Caruso said.

Flooring

People still are very much into hardwoods and tile, Caruso says. Although you might hear that tile is out because it's hard to clean or hard on your feet, it's still fashionable and in demand."

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Labels: Kitchen Cabinets, Kitchen Design Ideas, Kitchen Trends

From a kitchen design article in the Alabama Press-Register there is some discussion of what the latest trends are in luxury kitchen design- of note, what some designers were seeing at the Parade of Homes tour: "Custom builder Mark Swanson and his wife, Jennifer, tour parade homes in other cities to get new ideas, he said. One feature people in higher-priced homes want are quartz countertops instead of granite, he said.

Swanson built a 4,300-square-foot house in Newcastle for the Parade of Homes, including many of the latest kitchen trends: Cambria quartz countertops; a 36-inch wide cooktop and oven, plus a separate, second oven; a pot-filler over the stove; a copper, vented hood; stainless steel appliances; built-in desk; and slide-out drawers in the cabinets.

Other kitchen items such as wine or beverage coolers, warming drawers, two dishwashers and islands with a sink continue to be popular, according to builders. Commercial ranges and Sub-Zero refrigerators are also must-haves for many of his clients

Still, Swanson said he can't build everything into a kitchen. He recalled once putting $25,000 worth of appliances in a client's kitchen that never gets used -- the owners don't cook."

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Labels: Kitchen Design, Kitchen Design Ideas, Kitchen Trends

From the Wall Street Journal Online: "After years of focusing on marble countertops and stainless steel, designers and manufacturers are pressing a new look: the jumbled kitchen.

An estimated six million Americans will renovate their kitchens this year, according to the National Kitchen & Bath Association. To try to win some of that business, the industry is toying with new designs, from ultra-minimalist 'hidden' kitchens to colorful themes. But another strategy that's getting more attention lately combines multiple materials, styles and dimensions -- like three kinds of countertop stone, or cabinets in glass, metal and wood.

A similar aesthetic emerged in other parts of the house 20 years ago, when homeowners traded bedroom and living-room sets for stand-alone pieces. Now, many companies are promoting the idea for the kitchen. The Los Angeles showroom for minimalist design company Boffi just installed an L-shaped island in oak and stainless steel, with Corian cabinets and melamine drawers. German kitchen manufacturer SieMatic recently introduced a new collection of wood cabinetry, designed by Chicago-based Mick De Giulio, that is built to work with multiple thicknesses of countertops and varying accent materials like stainless steel and stone. Wm Ohs, a Denver cabinetry company with 28 showrooms nationwide, added stainless-steel and glass-accent doors for the first time in April -- a departure from its traditional all-wood look.

Nickel and Limestone

When Lori Naccarato's designer proposed the idea, she wasn't convinced. 'I'm the kind of person who needs everything to match,' she says. But after seeing all of the components in a showroom, she agreed. Her new $150,000 kitchen has five different materials incorporated into the counters -- including French limestone near the oven, a handmade nickel sheet in the pantry and red granite on the island -- two sinks made out of stone and stainless steel, and a Turkish travertine floor in two patterns, herringbone and puzzle. Ms. Naccarato, a 34-year-old homemaker in Hinsdale, Ill., calls it 'more homey' than the all-white kitchen in her old house.

'At one point, everything had to be perfectly matched,' says Ed Pell, market-research manager for the National Kitchen & Bath Association in Hackettstown, N.J. 'Now people want diversity. They like to see things broken up.'

The campaign is making some headway. Two years ago, Wilsonart in Temple, Texas, launched a marketing campaign stating that 'mixing materials is the new black.' Annual sales of its collection of colorful mix-and-match laminates, which are used in counters and backsplashes and promoted for their compatibility with other materials, were up 30% last year, compared to 3% for the company's laminates overall. At DuPont, the Wilmington, Del., maker of countertop materials like Corian and Zodiaq, 10% of customers are combining two different surfaces in the kitchen, up from practically zero seven years ago.

'People are still asking for stainless, but they're asking for less of it,' says Robert Schwartz, owner of design firm St. Charles of New York. The company has specialized in stainless-steel kitchens, but one recent display, built for last month's Kips Bay Decorator Show House in New York, included a red porcelain island, brass ceiling, white compressed-glass countertops, crystal hardware, mosaic floor and cabinets in walnut and stainless steel.

Designers have experimented with mixing over the past decade for mostly functional reasons, by inlaying a cutting board directly into the counter or adding a few glass cabinet doors that would let homeowners show off their plates. They're building on the idea as kitchens become more of a place for entertaining and living -- and as they look for ways to differentiate their products from off-the-shelf kitchens sold at companies like Ikea.

Some homeowners may find that the melting-pot approach doesn't come with easy accessories, as Carol Flier did after a $140,000 renovation last August. In the month before Thanksgiving, the dance teacher in Newton, Mass., scoured a dozen shops within 20 miles, hunting for dishes that would match the three types of stone in four colors. She finally went with French country-style serving pieces. But Ms. Flier has no regrets about leaving behind her old kitchen, in white and stainless steel. 'That, apparently, is out,' she says."

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Labels: Kitchen Trends

Labels: Kitchen Design, Kitchen Design Ideas, Kitchen Trends

If you're going to be remodeling your kitchen, it's a good idea to know about the latest and most innovative products on the market today. Whether you're a diehard chef or you just like to make your own pizza, the oven is a central component of any new kitchen.

The latest trend in kitchen design is an intelligent oven. An intelligent oven, similar to a "smart home", is one that can be communicated with, operated remotely, and programmed to perform menial tasks.

Imagine an oven that is capable of keeping food cold. You prepare a meal the night before and place it in your refrigerated oven. The next day, you call your oven and it heats up and cooks the meal. By the time you get home, dinner is ready to serve!

Today, it's possible. TMIO Intelligent Ovens has a single and a double oven product that can refrigerate food, allowing for cool storage, and can be contacted via telephone, cell phone, and the Internet. The Connect IO Intelligent Oven is a 30" single or dual oven with state-of-the-art electronics and design.

These options are listed on the company's official site:

Refrigeration for Cooking Later

Telephone Remote Control

Star-K Certified Kosher Sabbath & Holiday Modes

Freedom to Eat Healthy Meals At Home Anytime

Easy-to-Use Touchscreen Controls & Menus

Touchscreen Displays

Microsoft Media Center Plug & Play Ready

Green Clean Energy Efficient, Environmentally Conscious Self-Cleaning

Oven Temperature Sensing Meat Probes

2000W Concealed Bake Element

3300W 10-Pass Broil Element

True European Advanced Third Element Convection

Proofing, Defrosting, Dehydrating

SmoothSwing Oven Doors

SpotStar Bright Halogen Lighting

Full Size Porcelain Broiler Pan

Largest Viewing Area in Its Class

Largest Oven Capacity in Its Class

Professional Quality Oven Racks

It's definitely a luxury option with the double oven running about $7500. But, if you're truly upgrading your kitchen, you might want to consider a high-end product here and there that can really help you maximize your time to prepare home-cooked meals. This oven might be a great option for your newly remodeled kitchen.

Keep ConstructionDeal.com in mind if you're looking to remodel your kitchen or add the Intelligent Oven to your home. We have a network of kitchen contractors and remodeling companies to help with your dream kitchen project.

Labels: Kitchen Design Ideas, Kitchen Trends, Luxury Kitchen Products, Product Review

No matter what part of the country you live in, there is usually plenty of time in the summer to enjoy outdoor cooking. More and more people are having outdoor kitchens installed in back and side yards to make the most of their outdoor time (and maybe even extend it.)

If you're planning to add a kitchen outside for next summer, we wanted to give you some design ideas to consider and discuss with your Outdoor Kitchen Design company.

The Basics - What You Have to Have:

Most people wanting an outdoor kitchen may have, at most, a grill in the backyard. Perhaps there is a patio table with an umbrella. Each time you want to grill out, you've got to carry everything outside - food to cook, condiments, drinks, silverware & plates, etc. And you've noticed that you need prep space.

For a basic outdoor kitchen installation, plan for a counter that houses a quality grill. The counter should have some storage space to hold non-perishables and adequate countertop areas to prepare for grilling. Make sure the grill is accessible for repairs and that the propane tank can be easily refilled.

The Next Level - What You Want to Have:

The real value of the outdoor kitchen is a complete outdoor dining experience. You want it to be an extension of your house - a whole new room - that allows you all the conveniences of being in your regular kitchen but being able to spend more time outside. To take it to the next level, here are components you'll seriously want to consider:

• A Sink for your counter - not required but very convenient
• A Refrigerator - saves you time; great for storing condiments, beverages, and food ingredients
  
• A Wood Burning Oven - perfect for making pizzas, bread, veggies and more
• Electricity, Water and Gas Lines - water for your sink and for the ice-maker, outlets for running other appliances, and gas or propane for your grill to avoid constant changing
• Seating - if you can have furniture that is installed near or around your outdoor kitchen, it will really increase the enjoyment of the area. Similar to regular kitchens, it's important to be able to have family and friends around before and during food prep
  

A Cut Above - What You Want: The Upscale Version

You'll want all the items above, but you'll want to add a lot of the creature comforts to the design mix. An upscale outdoor kitchen will also have:

• A Fireplace, Heaters, and/or a Fire Pit - keeping your guests warm will go along way to giving you the perfect outdoor kitchen and can extend the grilling season
  
• A Roof - overhead protection from the elements can also go a long way to extending time spent outdoor. A roof can also allow you to add accent lighting for more ambiance
  
• Custom Cabinetry - quality cabinets, with granite counters, and kitchen islands and outdoor kitchen bars will give you the best of the best in moving the kitchen outdoors
• Appliances - some want all the conveniences and are adding dishwashers, microwaves, and other regular kitchen appliances

Different designs can help give you what you want and can physically add a whole new room to your house. Depending on how far you go on the quality and amenity scale, your outdoor kitchen can run anywhere from $2000 to $50,000. Some are even spending upwards of $100,000 for a complete state-of-the-art outdoor kitchen. If you're not sure what you'd like to do with your outdoor space, you can talk to an outdoor kitchen expert.

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Let's face it - plumbing is not sexy. Granite countertops and cherry wood cabinets are sexy. Plumbing is probably the very last thing you're thinking about when you remodel your kitchen.

Right?

What's usually the first thing you need when you're cooking in your kitchen - I bet it's hot water. You might want to consider a bit of a plumbing upgrade in the designs of your kitchen renovation project.

If your home already has a traditional or even a tankless water heater, your kitchen is more than likely far away from it. Distance is what causes problems for any water heater so it might be a good idea to install a tankless heater that can run your kitchen sink, dishwasher (and maybe a nearby bathroom or clothes washer.) This could help you get hot water much faster when you need it.

It's important to consider several factors when adding a tankless water heater for your kitchen:

• When selecting a unit, consider how much water flow you'll need for the room. A qualified plumber should be able to let you know what your needs are for the sink, dishwasher, and everything else in use in the kitchen.
  
• Consider location for the unit - a tankless water heater needs proper venting and, to avoid long distances (which is your advantage), needs to be close to the kitchen.
  
• Have your plumber inspect your gas lines and meter to make sure it can support a tankless water heater.

If you would like to save money on heating your water and you'd love to get a fairly unlimited supply of hot water, think about adding a 2nd and smaller tankless hot water heater to your kitchen remodeling plans. It will certainly cost more than installing another traditional hot water heater (units can range from $800 to $1200 and cost about the same to install) but if you're developing a high-end kitchen with all the modern conveniences, it could be a vital ingredient of your renovated home.

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Labels: Kitchen Design, Kitchen Design Ideas, Kitchen Trends