Kitchen remodeling allows you to improve both the functionality and aesthetic appeal of your most-used space. Yet, to achieve the ultimate eye-catching finish, your design should be on-trend. With the new year approaching, there's a new movement of home improvement features turning heads. Here are the top five. 

5 Must-See Kitchen Remodeling Trends for 2020

1. Double Islands

Islands add much-needed space to kitchens for food preparation and dining. They're so useful, in fact, that many homeowners are adding two islands to their kitchens in 2020. Two-island designs give homeowners options. They may choose to utilize one island for preparing meals, cooking, and storage and reserve the other for eating and entertaining. 

2. Kitchen Larders

Modern kitchen larders store spices, dry ingredients, nonperishable foodstuffs, and kitchen tools and equipment. Unlike a pantry that's built into a wall mimicking a closet, larders are like armoires—with shelving, drawers, and two main doors. A cupboard that's built out, not in, a larder is often custom made to match kitchen cabinetry.

If you design a kitchen with a large walk-in pantry, you can also include a larder that functions as a hidden coffee station. 

3. Painted Ceilings

Ceilings, which have been overlooked for far too long, take center stage in 2020. If you have a high or arched kitchen ceiling, add drama by painting it with a dark or bright color. For standard ceiling heights, opt for a lighter shade to avoid overwhelming the space. A neutral palette for walls, ceiling, and cabinetry creates the illusion of more space. 

4. Full-Wall Backsplash

Backsplashes make a design statement in any kitchen remodel. For 2020, designers are turning them into focal points by devoting an entire wall to them. This design choice works well behind walls where a stove and range hood stand alone, without any above-counter cabinets. If you can’t do without upper cabinets, opt for open shelving to increase storage without hindering visibility. 

5. Copper Accents

Like paint colors, metal trends in home design change regularly. Since gold's reign in the 90s, chrome—and brushed variations—has been the top choice for handles, faucets, and lighting. Although gold made a slight comeback last year, copper is now taking over. From backsplashes to drawer pulls, use this warm pinkish-orange metal to accent any aspect of your design.

Ready to bring your dream kitchen to life in 2020? Turn to the highly skilled professionals at Feldhaus Home Improvement in Cincinnati, OH. For more than 80 years, this family-owned and -operated building contractor has provided dependable and cost-effective services to residents across Hamilton County. Learn more about their kitchen remodeling services by visiting them online, or request a free consultation today at (513) 631-1222.