2014 Kitchen Remodeling Trends, Part 1: Cabinet Colors, Hardware, Features

Part 1: Cabinets

Realtor.com reports in "2014 Remodeling Trends" that white and gray cabinetry is the modern look that homeowners are buying:

Farmhouse Kitchen by Chatham Architects & Designers KATE JOHNS AIA

Traditional Kitchen by Boston Architects & Designers Jan Gleysteen Architects, Inc

La Dolce Vita via susieharrisblog.com

Realtor.com reports in "2014 Remodeling Trends" also that brass accents are back! Not shiny brass--brass with a rustic look (dull, or hammered):

decorpad.com, ivory coastal cottage design

decorpad.com, Studio Isle

Houzz's "Kitchen Trends Study" says many remodeling projects will integrate appliances into the cabinetry.

Traditional Dishwashers by Wellesley Hills Kitchen & Bath Designers Architectural Kitchens Inc.

landmarkservices.com, "Kitchens"

The Zillow Diggs Home Design Trend Report for 2014 says that open shelves are STILL popular...

Martha Stewart Living

meredithherondesign, meredithheron.com

sandiegoremodelblog.com, 2013 Kitchen Trends

...AND glass-front cabinets:

Traditional Home

styleathome.com, Erin McLaughlin helps sister renovate kitchen

Traditional Kitchen by Minneapolis Interior Designers & Decorators Martha O'Hara Interiors

"Charging" or "docking" drawers are popular:

Lisa Higgins "Conquer Clutter...", houzz.com ideabooks

No official publication is mentioning this, but most of the cabinets in these photos are VERY simple in style.  Right now, most people are attracted to the "inset" style of cabinet rather than the "overlay".  Keep in mind, the cost goes up quite a bit when you choose this style.  Also, think carefully before saving money with MDF, as I explained in an earlier post here.  I personally would rather save money getting used, solid wood cabinets.

And.  Part 2 in the series will cover cabinet styles and construction.

annesage.com, Ode to Summer Weekends

See you soon for Part 2 :)