Do they call it a “gut renovation” because it can be gut-wrenching? A kitchen remodel need not upset one’s equilibrium. This week the Remodelista editors tracked down new design trends (and checked in on some of their favorite go-to strategies). Here are five design ideas to explore for a kitchen remodel.
“Type ‘cabinet styles’ into Google Images (like we did) and you’ll get an array of glossy, dated-looking wood cabinets with ornate arches, louvered doors, some even with inset stained glass,” writes our contributor Barbara Peck. “We’ve narrowed down the options. As far as we’re concerned, these are the only six cabinet styles you need to know: glass-front, Shaker-style, beadboard, flat-front, plywood, and natural (that is, unfinished) wood.”
Custom Commercial-Style Refrigerators
Above: Alexa takes a close look at a line of residential refrigerators, including a glass-door model, from a St. Louis, Missouri–based refrigerator company. (Last week, the company introduced an option for custom-finish fronts.) See more in this week’s Appliances post.
Freestanding Storage
Above: If built-in cabinets are too pricey (or if your stay in your current home is temporary), the solution may be budget-friendly modular storage units you can take with you if you move. See more in this week’s Kitchen of the Week makeover post.
Ceiling-Mount Range Hoods
Above: Do your eyes glaze over trying to parse the fine print when you compare ceiling-mount range hoods? Alexa has gotten to the bottom of it, and recommends her favorites in this week’s 10 Easy Pieces post.
Ikea Cabinets with Custom Fronts
Above: This week’s home tour post features a Brooklyn makeover, a townhouse with a cleverly designed kitchen with half-height Ikea cabinets that have fronts from SemiHandmade and custom parts.
