09/03/2017
2017 Kitchen Style Trends
1. Transitional Style Kitchens
A transitional kitchen is one that incorporates elements that are both traditional and contemporary. Transitional was an important design style for kitchens in 2016, with many homeowners remodeling their kitchens to reflect this style. We expect to see transitional kitchens remaining popular in 2017.
2. Shaker Style Kitchens
“Shaker style” is a style that fits within the broader transitional style. It is a minimalist look that is more traditional than modern style, but shares some common characteristics such as clean, simple lines and an uncluttered appearance.
3. Contemporary Style Kitchens
In 2016, transitional style had a slight edge over contemporary style; however, according to the National Kitchen and Bath Association, contemporary style was surging in popularity and was a close second to transitional style in terms of demand. As 2017 progresses, we expect to continue seeing strong demand for contemporary style kitchens.
4. Traditional Style Kitchens Declining in Popularity, but Still Important
In many areas of the country, the traditional style declined in popularity in 2016. There are pundits who have even been so bold as to declare “the traditional style is going away.”But is it really, truly going away? We think not.
On one hand, it would be unlikely for this trend to reverse itself as 2017 progresses. On the other hand, we see no evidence that the traditional style is dead; quite the contrary. There’s still plenty of demand for it, and demand is unlikely to completely disappear during this decade. We’ve come to this conclusion since we’re aware of many older homes that were built in the traditional style. We have to wonder, when owners of these older homes are in the market for upgrades, are they all going to bulldoze and build new contemporary style homes? We think this is unlikely. Surely some of them will choose to remodel instead.
If you’re a homeowner in search of style trend ideas for remodeling your own vintage home, here’s something crucial to be aware of: It’s more important for your home’s design to be harmonious than it is for your home to be upgraded with all the latest trends. For example, if you’re renovating an 1890s farmhouse, it doesn’t make any sense to remodel it with ultra-contemporary furnishings. It’s totally acceptable, and even desirable, for you to embrace the traditional style for the home’s new look.
