The trends of kitchen cabinets
Posted on février 11, 2013 by Frank
In recent years, the cuisine has evolved worthy of the Quiet Revolution. Increasingly, European trends prevail over the North American traditions. The drawers replace the traditional doors, both under the counter in the pantry. Finishes, colors, lighting and transform your life easier …
Materials
If melamine is the preferred choice of consumers for the first kitchen countertops and kabinet doors solid wood remains a good choice. Okay, they are more expensive, but they increase the value of your property when selling.
If you opt for other materials, several options are available to you … Veneers, which give the appearance of wood without investing considerable sums; thermoplastics available in several finishes and colors, amalgam of materials, including melamine and stainless steel, ceramics (over the counter and backsplash) glass and Plexiglas are popular.
Faced with a multitude of choices, you likely need to consult specialists, designers, decorating magazines or your carbon decoration and renovation favorite on Canal Vie to find the style that suits your needs and your environment.
The colors and finishes
Did you know that the time of year where you choose the color of your future kitchen will influence the final look? Often, a consumer who stops his choice in the fall or winter opt for warmer tones, while those who choose to upgrade their kitchen in summer choose lighter colors. According to several experts, the brightness outside would influence the final decision. Surprised?
Half of consumers opt for a matt finishes, easy to clean. Choose other finishes pearl, semi-gloss or gloss. There are personal preferences that influence this decision.
The revolution in storage
The revolution of the kitchen relies on storage. We all, at one time or another, dropped a cauldron trying out another. What crashing useless! However, the solution is within our grasp: the drawers … popular with Europeans!
These drawers fit under counters and advantageously replace traditional doors. You will gain space and will eliminate, permanently, inaccessible places. You will only have to look to access a particular tool, but that you already do!
There are also many systems that allow you to store your utensils. Again, convenience remains the leitmotif of manufacturers. Host your drawer more pieces through options very clever.
Doors that open upwards also facilitate access to the contents of your cabinets.
But the ultimate trends systems remains open and close electrical. Touch of a finger you can open and close drawers and cabinet doors silently, without any effort. That this is an improvement that will appeal to one and all! More drawer slams, more utensils scattered due to a sudden gesture. Everything remains in place …
These systems are available for the pantry. In addition to facilitating access to various products, they provide greater storage capacity with many options. And you will not have to move some items to get access to the other: everything is accessible!
Doors above cupboards, offer the same features opening and closing silently. Guaranteed access silence: what could be better?
The lighting revolution
The era of fluorescent undercounter is over … With halogen bulbs, less bulky and more brilliant, the work surface is better informed. Gone are the shadows. But we will soon see the demise of this type of lighting, yet not so old-fashioned.
The trend is very clear, and brilliantly. Systems LED lights (Light-Emitting Diode) will soon replace our traditional systems. Brightest, they use less energy and have a longer average life of 50,000 hours. They offer a powerful white light, blinding bit, and added to the general atmosphere of the kitchen.
Counters
Traditional counters have less and less popular. For a second kitchen, consumers often opt for ceramic or granite. Finite sub-dishes! Some even install a « butcher block » that allows you to work directly on the surface without cutting board …
In addition to being beautiful, new kitchen should be convenient. You save time, spending less energy. Fitted with appropriate accessories and performance (mixer, pressure cooker, etc.)., Your next kitchen should make it easier and increase your enjoyment of cooking.
Never forget that the kitchen remains the center of the universe in a family, a couple. It prepares the meals we eat. Sometimes it even becomes a place of physical closeness, prelude or theater passionate embraces … And you, how do you see your kitchen?