Keeping your Metairie kitchen looking up-to-date doesn’t
have to be difficult or expensive. Contemporary home design in Metairie is all
about knowing what the latest trends are and which to choose when regular
maintenance calls for a change in appliances or décor.
This year, eco-friendly appliances are definitely ‘in’—as
are the pops of bright color meant to create a vivid and welcoming kitchen. And
as convenience features continue to evolve, those are increasingly prominent
factors influencing design choices. Especially if you are planning to sell your
Metairie home in the near future, there are a few home design directions that
are most likely to impress prospective buyers who’ve been exploring the latest kitchen
trends:
Going green is a
pronounced trend, not just in home design. Using renewable, Earth-friendly
materials can be a way to update a kitchen while minimizing environmental
impact. A sample idea would be a sustainable bamboo parquet butcher block to
grace the kitchen counter or table. They come in beautiful, rich wood tones,
and when large enough to cover a substantial counter area, can warm the feel of
the entire room.
Another (almost diametrically opposed) current direction is
to deck the kitchen out with a few of the latest high-tech gadgets. Even if you
resist an ultra-modern look, a few chic techie touches can add a dash of luxury
to your home. One example: Siemens makes a multimedia ventilation hood that has
a 17-inch LCD screen with options for listening to music or watching TV. It’s a creative way to make cooking more entertaining—and
one that would certainly help make your Metairie listing stand out!
Bright colors have not always been popular in kitchens, but
lately, appliance manufacturers have been less shy about offering exuberant finishes.
You can find dishwashers, blenders, toasters, microwaves and refrigerators in
bright blues, pinks, yellows, greens and oranges. It can be an inexpensive way
to add a splash of color to your kitchen…although if you are planning on
selling soon, in many instances I’d recommend caution: perhaps confining the
color pops to bright accent pillows or colorful floral arrangements.
Copper is also an increasingly popular trend in kitchen
design this year. Its natural antibacterial properties make it a practical home
design element, and that cool, rustic hue looks great in warm, gold-toned
kitchens. Copper sinks and faucets are both practical and stylish (although
keeping them bright and shiny can be another story!).
If you are thinking of selling soon, consider
incorporating one or two current Metairie home
design ideas if your kitchen could use a decor infusion. Looking for more ideas? Contact me today to discuss what is making
today’s homes S-E-L-L!
Terez Harris NOLA Real Estate Group
(504)297-2619
Harris.Terez@gmail.com
Keller Williams Realty New Orleans 8601 Leake Ave. New Orleans, LA 70118 504-862-0100
Each office independently owned and operated. All brokers licensed in the state of Louisiana.
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