Two of the most important decisions you will face when remodeling your Chicagoland kitchen are what color of cabinets do you want and what door style. Both can have a dramatic affect on the overall look of the kitchen.  Should you need to sell anytime in the near future it can also affect the resale of your home. 

If you are a homeowner who loves nostalgia you might want to consider a retro kitchen style.  A retro kitchen is a culturally outdated trend or fashion from the post-modern look that has crept back into design.  Retro kitchens are a blast from the past.  They are full of personality and have the perfect combination of past and modern style. Designers are using décor and prints of the past to add color to contemporary spaces.

How does your neighborhood stack up when it comes to choosing kitchen styles, countertop materials, and appliances in the kitchen? Recently Houzz did a kitchen trends study to find out how different areas urban, suburban, and rural compare to each other in kitchen remodel trends.  While there was a noticeable difference in style, overall countertop materials and type of appliances were pretty close across the board.  

Style

It’s no surprise that kitchen style would vary among different neighborhoods.  A homeowner’s style of kitchen is a reflection of their lifestyle.  Typically individuals who live in the rural neighborhoods are 3 times more likely to go with a farmhouse kitchen style.  As you would expect, contemporary kitchens are more popular among the urban population. 

When it comes to remodeling the kitchen there is sometimes some in trepidation and anxiety. So often we hear that the kitchen is the most expensive room to remodel in the home. There are many remodeling mistakes that people make that end up making the cost go higher. Taking the time to plan a successful remodel can save a lot of stress and money.

A recent Houzz survey concluded that we will see a rise in home improvement projects this year.  Homeowner’s confidence in the economy has increased. Industry professionals reported advancing rates of growth in 2014. Almost a third of all remodeler/builders hired more employees in 2014 to keep up with the demand. A good portion of the building industry reported benefitting from the increased revenue. Confidence of industry professionals has increased. More homeowners are showing an interest in home remodeling projects such as bathrooms and kitchens.

If you want a room in the home that will give you a perfect escape you may want to consider the Mediterranean kitchen style for your Chicagoland kitchen remodel. This style is full of warmth, ornate decoration, and is full of personality. Many designers compare this style the feeling of being in the warmth of the sun on a sandy beach. It is cozy, warm, and inviting.  

If you are that homeowner who loves to cook than designing a custom kitchen remodel can be a baker’s dream. You can finally have a kitchen that is efficient and functions how you operate best. There has never been a better time to remodel. You will be impressed with different options and upgrades that you have to choose from. Thanks to a whole lot of research, designers today have figured out certain design elements that can add to your overall baking experience. 

It has been an exciting year for Brakur Custom Cabinetry as we look back and reflect on what has made us who we are today. As a company we realize we have a lot to be grateful for. We began in very humble circumstances and have grown over their years into a thriving company. We aren’t just any cabinet company.  We are not there to just make a dollar. Visit or  talk with any Brakur employee and you will see that we truly love what we do. We have a passion for making kitchens the heart of the home and seeing the smiles they bring to our customers.