It’s not difficult to keep up with what the trends are in kitchens. There are typically many annual studies that boil it down for us to help us stay up to speed.

The reason you will want to keep up with them if you’re thinking about remodeling is that you’ll want to know what’s HOT and what’s NOT. ESPECIALLY if you’re remodeling to sell at some point in the near future. 

Here we give you the highlights and more...

Here are just a few examples from this study:

Why Do People Remodel?

The study shows that look, feel and function are the top buzz words that motivate people in a remodel, followed by the need to upgrade appliances and improve storage. 

Bigger or More Open?

A large majority of those studied (77%) went for "open" kitchens where they were open to adjoining rooms.

Part of that openness gets filled with another majority (61%) putting a kitchen island in. 

Countertop Choices

The king of stone still stands supreme - Granite Rules.

Age Groups Stick Together on Design Style

No surprise that younger people prefer a more contemporary style, while older ones prefer traditional...

Keep these trends in mind when taking on a remodel project in the Chicagoland area. Whether you're doing it so you can enjoy it for the next 25 years, or you're looking to upgrade and sell the home, trends are a good indicator of what's going to give you the best return on your investment, or make your friends and family LOVE to be in your kitchen. 

For more details on this study click here.

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