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.
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
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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 li