When investing in a kitchen remodel, it is very common for a homeowner to weigh the longevity of the project. Everyone wants the most bang for their buck, right? It makes sense that so many homeowners are asking themselves, and designers, how to make their kitchen remodel more timeless, rather than trendy. The last thing a homeowner wants is to spend a lot of money on a remodel, and feel their kitchen is outdated within a few years. In this article we will review how to achieve a timeless kitchen remodel.
SIMPLICITY IS KEY
Simple, clean lines always stand the test of time. Simplicity is one of the easiest ways to make your kitchen remodel timeless, and not trendy. It avoids dipping into details and ornamentation that can easily date the design. We advise going this route for big ticket items such as cabinets and appliances.
Additionally, patterns, as attractive as they can be, are one of the quickest ways to date a project. In the moment of a trend they can be particularly alluring, however, they are one of the first things to go out of style.
NATURAL MATERIALS
Natural materials and neutral colors are an easy way to make your kitchen remodel timeless as well. Colors go in and out of style, but the color of natural materials and neutral tones never do. A great way to incorporate natural materials (stone, concrete, wood) is in the counter tops and back splash. The trick is to dial down the variation in the material. For example, granite with a lot of variation can quickly go out of style. The best way to avoid this is to select muted colors with few to medium variations.
If a homeowner really wants to incorporate a trendy color we recommend using it in the paint on the walls, as the back splash color, or in accent items. These things are more cost effective to change over time.
CABINETS
Cabinets and appliances are the largest expense in a kitchen remodel. If there is one area where you should aim for a timeless selection, its the cabinets! While cabinet colors go in and out of style, one color that always makes a quick come back is white. White is easily adaptable to new colors, as opposed to dark colors, and can adapt to a variety of appliance styles.
Cabinet door styles also go in and out of style. Experts agree that shaker-style cabinets are a timeless choice. This is because of their simplicity and clean lines.
We understand that trendy looks can be very appealing in the moment and it is hard to judge how long one will last. Sometimes they go on for many years. We don’t think every part of your kitchen remodel needs to be a “timeless” selection. If there is a trendy color or pattern you’re dying to incorporate, then we say do it! We just recommend doing this through paint, light fixtures, cabinet hardware or tile – if you’re looking to save money in the long run – because these things are easier and more cost effective to update.