People spend countless hours in their kitchens, so it’s important the room is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. If that’s no longer the case in your home, it’s time to consider a remodel. For homeowners looking for design inspiration, Santoro Home Improvements in Hamden, CT, offers this list of current 2018 trends.

5 Popular Kitchen Remodeling Trends

1. Terrazzo

Terrazzo is a a composite material made of chips of marble, quartz, granite, glass, or other stone commonly used for floor and wall treatments. It has seen a quiet resurgence in kitchen flooring and tiles in recent years. Families with young children and elderly relatives may want to be cautious though, as Terrazzo is known to be a slick surface.

2. Banquette Seating

Banquette seats are built-in benches that resemble booth seating. This option is becoming as popular in kitchens as it in restaurants. Some banquette seating also provides storage to free up cabinet space.

3. Herringbone Floors

Long a traditional flooring pattern in Europe, herringbone floors are becoming a more popular alternative to traditional designs. The pattern involves wood arranged in a zigzag pattern.

4. Quartz

Quartz counters are popular both for their renowned durability and their beauty. Quartz costs about the same as most natural stones, but it requires less maintenance than marble or granite. Quartz is also antimicrobial, which means bacteria can’t penetrate the surface.

5. LED Lighting

Light-emitting diode (LED) light bulbs not only last longer, but can also offer better light quality than other lighting varieties. It’s also very efficient. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, residential LEDs use 75 percent less energy than incandescent lighting. The effect of LED lighting on earth tones also makes it an attractive option.

If you are considering renovating your kitchen, contact Santoro Home Improvements. The contractors help clients throughout the Hamden, CT area on remodeling projects of all sizes. Visit the website to learn more or call (203) 287-9787 to schedule a consultation and quote.