It’s a simple fact: kitchens sell houses, and buyers will pay more for houses with modern, upgraded kitchens. If you’re planning to sell your home in the near future and want to make it look more attractive to buyers, or even if you’re not planning on selling but just want more comfort and convenience in your daily life, you may wonder which upgrades are the most popular for 2021.
According to the 2021 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study, here are some new trends that have emerged from post-pandemic life in terms of kitchen designs.
More Storage
The pandemic prompted many people to stock up on essentials like paper towels, toilet paper, canned goods and bottled water. The result? Many homeowners are looking for more storage because they realize the importance of having critical items on hand. The most popular ways to do this include upgrading existing pantry cabinets and adding a walk-in pantry — often using the same layout and square footage.
Built-In Organizers
The trend for 2021, as it has been for a year or two, is all about keeping tidy and organized spaces. Everything has a purpose, and everything has its space. Being organized can be comforting to many homeowners as they try to make sense of a changing world. Thus, built-in specialty organizers, trays and drawers are high on homebuyers’ lists.
Most popular among organizers are for:
- Cookie sheets and spices
- Pullout waste or recycling drawers
- Specialty shelving trays (Lazy Susans)
- Pullout or swing-out trays to better access hard to reach spaces
Outdoor Kitchens
It seems the demand for open-concept floor plans in the kitchen/dining room/living room is on the decrease. However, homeowners still want an open feel to their kitchens, especially those that open up to their backyard. The demand for outdoor living has risen dramatically as more and more people are staying home to entertain, cook and hang out.
Outdoor kitchens can comprise anything from grilling and prepping stations to seating and bar areas.
Island Appliances
Islands have always been popular, but now homeowners are adding appliances to them, such as dishwashers, microwaves and stove tops.
Color
The trend is moving away from stark white kitchens to incorporate more pops of color. The most popular?
- Multicolored backsplashes
- Blue walls
- Gray flooring
- Island and wall cabinetry in blues and grays
Layouts
While the number of people expanding their kitchen by knocking down walls and adding extra square footage is on the decline, many homeowners are switching up the existing layout of their room to:
- L-shaped layouts
- U-shaped layouts
- Single-wall layouts
- Galley styles
No matter how you choose to update your kitchen, the end result can only be a positive one. The same study cited above says that one third of homeowners who renovate their kitchen reported that they adopted a healthier lifestyle after the project and enjoyed increased quality family time as well.
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