HOT KITCHEN TRENDS – Transitional Style

HOT KITCHEN TRENDS – Transitional Style

Did you know that, according to a report from the National Association of REALTORS, almost 50% of new homebuyers plan a kitchen remodel project within 3 months of their home purchase? Check out the ROI (return on investment) figures below compiled from 2014 COST vs VALUE Report by REMODELINGMagazine for both a minor and major kitchen remodel project.

South Atlantic – Tampa Bay Region

Minor Kitchen Remodel
Remodel Cost: $17,890
Re-Sale Value: $13,721
% Cost Recouped: 76.7%

Major Kitchen Remodel
Remodel Cost: $106,364
Re-Sale Value: $62,276
% Cost Recouped: 59%

SO… Let’s see what is TRENDY but has some staying power…

• Chef’s Stoves
• Stainless Steel Appliances
• Transitional Style – TODAY’S BLOG POST
• Eco-friendly Features
• Granite and Quartz Countertops
• Tile Backsplashes
• Kitchen Floors
• Kitchen Islands
• White Kitchen Cabinets
• Gray Color Schemes

TRANSITIONAL STYLE

A blend of traditional and contemporary decorating styles, otherwise known asTRANSITIONAL, has grown and exploded in popularity. By the end of 2012, TRANSITIONAL-style kitchens were favored by 59% of those who answered the survey. According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association, this trend has now placed as#1, for the 1st time, over the reigning champion, the TRADITIONAL-style kitchen.

Reason… Transitional-style decorating offers a universal appeal that brings a modern, classic and comfortable appeal to a design approach… Here are some transitional-style kitchen ideas to consider:

• Paint oak cabinets white
• Mix rustic brick tile backsplash with contemporary polished black granite counters
• Combine stainless steel appliances with a contemporary version of butcher block counters
• Include and show-off a favorite antique or unique piece of furniture
• Use of open shelves or upper cabinet tops for displaying special dishes or pottery
• Installation of unique pendent lighting

To locate our recommended service vendors in Spring Hill and Brooksville, FL, who can assist you with your kitchen remodel project, be sure to visit “Our Trusted Partners” on our website.

We hope you found our 3rd of 10 segments on HOT KITCHEN TRENDS interesting … Watch for our next BLOG POST on March 6th covering ECO-FRIENDLY FEATURES.

Until then… it’s all about YOU!

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