2. Quartz Counters
[I] According to Lorenzo Marquez, vice president of marketing for Cosentino North America, Silestone's parent company, the most popular colors right now are white and gray. "Quartz counter is a pretty honest material, and it functions so nicely," says Washington designer Paul Sherrill of Solis Betancourt & Sherrill. "If you don't have a tolerance for natural stone and what it's going to do over time, go for it. "
3. Many Shades of Gray
[J]Gray seems to be the color of the moment. Although white and off-white are still the top colors, grays are showing up on cabinets, counters and walls. Alexandria color consultant Jean Molesworth Kee of the Painted Room says, "I'm seeing a lot of quick redos where they are painting old wood cabinets a light gray and totally getting rid of anything Tuscan red or yellow. " But she cautions against gray overload. "If there is too much gray, it can look really chilly and depressing. You'll think you are stirring your pot in an operating room. You need a lot of white to balance it out. "
4. Led Lighting
[ K] More and more remodeled kitchens now have LED lighting, especially below cabinets. LED bulbs are more efficient and generate little heat. "We are doing a lot of LED under cabinet lighting," says Larry Rosen, owner of Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens in Rockville. "Halogen (卤素) and Xenon (氙) lighting actually burn very hot. If you accidentally touch a bulb, you can burn yourself. LED is more expensive, but they save on electricity, are cool and last a really long time. "
5. Electronic Faucets (龙头)
[ L] "When people renovate their kitchen, it's not just functionality and beauty," says Houzz's Liza Hausman. "They are thinking about how to include the latest technology. " One of these new toys is the tricked-out faucet. Both touch-activated faucets and hands-free faucets are beginning to appear in kitchen remodeling contracts. According to Tom Tylicki, the Moen MotionSense hands-free faucet responds to consmners' kitchen work styles and helps prevent the spread of germs. It's also a good choice for gardeners whose hands are frequently covered in dirt.
6. Satin Nickel (雾镍) Finishes
[ M ] "Satin nickel is the new oiled bronze," Sherrill says. For him, the matte nickel finish reflects the increasingly modernist kitchen look. The survey found that polished nickel and polished chrome(铬) were less requested than last year, and the duller finish was growing in popularity. Some designers feel that this fmish best complements stainless steel appliances; others say the gray metal color sets off gray cabinets, counters and walls.
7. Glass Backsplashes (橱柜的后挡板)
[ N ] Glass tiles are the jewelry of a kitchen for Tynesia Hand Smith, a Bloomingdale interior designer."They add great shimmer," she says. With neutral colors ruling in cabinets and counters, glass ti1e is one way to add color and personality. "Reds, greens and blues, vibrant colors are trending right now, as is iridescent glass," says DeeDee Gundberg, an Ann Sacks Tile product development manager. Instead of using the ubiquitous white subway tile backsplash, she suggests substituting large format glass tile in a similar shape. "Light blue glass tiles are still very traditional with white cabinets but look very fresh," Gundberg adds.
The choice of cabinets is the most important for homeowners when they decide to remodel their kitchens.
48、The kitchen of 2013 becomes impressive and practical because new materials are used in the kitchen.
49、More and more remodeled kitchens use LED lighting, because LED bulbs use less electricity and produce little heat.
50、Homeowners not only want trends, but also want to make their kitchens a comfortable place to enjoy themselves.
51、Gray is a neutral color but can't be used too much in rooms,
52、Liza Hausman thinks that the ideal kitchens should be practical and functional.
53、Considering consumers' cooking styles, Moen MotionSense produces bands-free faucet to stop the spread of germs.
54、The dream kitchen of today is cultivating closer relations among family members.
55、Paul Sherrill thinks that quartz counter is a very good material in remodeling kitchens.
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