If a home renovation is on your list of New Year's resolutions, starting with the kitchen is a smart idea. Not only is the kitchen one of the areas where people spend most of their time at home, but it’s also one of the main rooms prospective buyers seek out when looking for a home. If you want to make your space brighter, more vibrant, and less traditional, here are some kitchen design ideas you may want to pursue.

Kitchen Design Trends for the New Year

1. Colored Custom Cabinetry

Homeowners and buyers will continue to put storage at the top of their list of kitchen features. If you’re redoing the cabinets, choose custom over prebuilt. Custom cabinets allow you to work within your unique space. Keep the purpose of the drawer in mind: design full-length cabinets to hide brooms and cleaning supplies, tall shelves to house small appliances, a pull-out spice rack, and built-ins for dinnerware display. 

Next, play with colors, like a bold navy or dark olive. If you want something more subdued, choose slate gray or a light turquoise. 

2. Natural Wood Tones

Although there’s an emphasis on color for 2020, natural wood is still in style. If you’re concerned about your remodeling job’s environmental impact, you’ll be happy to know that reclaimed wood is a popular material, especially for ceiling beams, shelves, and countertops. 

3. Minimalism

For the new year, many kitchen design firms are moving away from maximalist design styles. Instead of ornate cabinetry and a kitchen island with a breakfast bar, don’t be surprised to see floating shelves and open floor plan. Although this style isn’t for everyone — such as busy households with kids — it’s worth considering whether you can incorporate this style into your space. 

If you want to reshape your kitchen, Spyglass Design, Inc. can make your vision a reality. For 25 years, this Hopewell, NJ, business has created luxurious, innovative, and unique kitchens and bathrooms throughout the state. They also have happy clients in Philadelphia and the New York metropolitan areas. You can view some of their previous design projects online. Call (609) 466-7900 to learn more.