SPECIAL SECTION: HOME DESIGN TRENDS: INSPIRED UPGRADES
We’re usually thrilled with the next big thing—especially when it
comes to home improvement. Home design concepts usher in ideal
solutions for upgrading a few key areas, and experts say the three things
homeowners should focus on this year are your kitchen, your pet and
your connectivity.
Reconfiguring everything from remote control lighting in the living
room to a remote area specifically for your pet’s lavish lifestyle can be
a challenging, yet rewarding process. Here are just a few trends to keep
you on the cutting edge of home design.
SPACIOUS KITCHENS
Elevated Taste
The drama of life can take center stage in the most lived-in room of
your home—the kitchen. Keep family and friends gathered around in
style and with room to spare. A spacious kitchen can begin with the
island. It’s not only a space saver, it’s a platform for lively conversations,
prepping for dinner, and doing homework, to name just a few.
Whether you have a U-shaped, L-shaped or a more unique-shaped
kitchen, the island provides a generous supply of counter space and
storage as well as the possibility for a cooktop or utility sink.
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If space is limited, it doesn’t take a home renovation expert to cook
up ideas that add flavor to your kitchen without compromising taste.
Starting with the basics is the easiest plan of attack. Colorful paint
will help define separate areas in your kitchen. An accent wall is ideal
because you can choose a shade that pops and will work as a focal
point. From cool and relaxing to warm and inviting, a balance of wall
paint and cabinet hues can introduce the illusion of more space when a
color scheme is coordinated to make the best impact.
Adding living-space accessories such as a bench or breakfast nook
can create a new area. The division is subtle enough to enhance the
kitchen and cue the eye in a different direction. A space-making
furniture piece such as a nook bench can sometimes include built-in
storage under the lid of the seat, allowing you to hide kitchen clutter.
Hiding objects to make space
is sometimes more obvious
than not. To shed light on your
redesign, consider your windows
for example. Evaluate whether
they make design sense in their
current place. Additionally, if your
windows aren’t providing ample
natural light and if they’re not
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