With summer on the horizon and hosting fabulous fêtes not far behind, kitchen remodels are on the minds of many homeowners. A luxury kitchen is elegant, sophisticated, and poised to meet every need. Bespoke millwork, cutting-edge appliances, quality materials, intriguing shapes and smart technology all shine in extravagant kitchens. In this post, we highlight five of the luxury kitchen trends our team of Snohomish County kitchen remodelers have identified for 2023. From colorful cabinetry and organic details to butler’s pantries and prep kitchens, there is so much to celebrate this year. Read on for all the extravagant kitchen trends we love – plus a few answers to FAQs about remodeling a kitchen in Snohomish County.
Warm wood tones connecting interiors to the great outdoors add an unexpected luxury element that works well in light and bright kitchen spaces. In an article for Good Housekeeping, Alyssa Gautieri notes that "deeper wood tones" are popping up everywhere from paneled ceilings to kitchen islands.
Compliment a warm wood countertop or cabinetry with cool-toned blues, dove grays and mossy greens for a nature-inspired interior. Add a few metallic accents to bounce light around the room and infuse the space with an antique or industrial flair.
Writing for Architectural Digest, Sarah Lyon identifies a few of the cabinet colors designers are seeing in luxury kitchens this year. Quoting Jess Weeth, Lyon writes that nature-inspired tones like forest, moss and Kelly green always fit the bill.
However, Weeth tells Lyon that "'there is a noticeable shift toward bold and unexpected color schemes.'" Weeth notices homeowners and designers gravitating towards "'warm tones like clay, terracotta, and even wine.'"
Make your luxury kitchen a touch more glamorous with antique hardware, a statement light fixture and a custom backsplash. Or create a soothing space with earthy greens and organic materials that root your home in the surrounding landscape.
Combining practicality and luxury, prep kitchens and butler's pantries allow for easy entertaining during winter holidays and the warm summer months. Plus, prep kitchens and butler's pantries can be hidden away or seamlessly integrated when one installs pocket doors. Add a wet bar in your butler's pantry to make hosting a bit simpler this year.
Perhaps the most surprising addition to luxury kitchens this year is the oversized kitchen table. Homeowners all across the country are swapping streamlined kitchen islands for traditional kitchen tables -- with a twist.
Opting for a custom-designed oversized table allows homeowners to entertain all their family and friends while prepping food and drink. Wooden tables add a softer, more personal feel to the chef's kitchens that were once ubiquitous in luxury homes.
In an article for Better Homes & Gardens, Kristina McGuirk elaborates. McGuirk notes that kitchens have been expanding over the last few years -- with homeowners requesting walk-in pantries, mudrooms and more.
Quoting Lauren Schulte, McGuirk writes that the kitchen, dining and living spaces are not just "'one big extended kitchen.'" Instead, these rooms are designed to "'flow openly into each other with different functions and blend the areas together well.'"
Designers are focusing more on the way people navigate their homes. They are finding ways to optimize entertaining and everyday living by designing more functional, seamless spaces.
High-end luxury kitchens are defined by their functionality, flow and exquisite craftsmanship. Integrated smart technology and close attention to detail are also hallmarks of a high-end luxury kitchen.
Bespoke millwork, custom furniture, hand-crafted tile and sustainable materials will all be found in a luxury kitchen. Above all, a luxury kitchen provides homeowners with the best appliances for enjoyable preparation, cooking, entertaining and clean-up.
In creating a luxury kitchen, designers will harness the homeowners’ individual personalities. A luxury kitchen is personal and easily identifiable. It is not the all-white and stainless steel cookie cutter kitchen of a model home.
Luxury elegant kitchens need elements that make the homeowners' lives that much easier and more enjoyable. This means smart appliances -- from dishwashers and ranges to vent hoods and refrigerators. It also means layered lighting that includes ambient, overhead and task lighting -- with a statement fixture over the island or kitchen table.
Luxury kitchens cater to every whim and need of their owners. They include beverage stations, hidden appliances and walk-in pantries. Luxury kitchens ensure seamless hosting and encourage homeowners to gather in this space together no matter the occasion or time of year.
These include but are not limited to espresso machines, stand mixers, smart toasters, food processors and high-end blenders. Pot fillers, wine fridges and kitchen island sinks are also common.
Whether you are just beginning the research stage, or are ready to start working with a designer to get your luxury kitchen in tip-top shape contact us to begin the process. The size and scope of your kitchen remodel will effect the timeline of a remodel.
Our team of Snohomish County kitchen remodelers serve homeowners in Edmonds, Everett, Lake Stevens, Marysville, Mukilteo and Snohomish. Create a space that meets all your needs and exceeds your expectations with Vanderbeken Remodel.
After that introductory call, if you are interested in moving forward, the next step is an in-person consultation for you to meet with the owners of VanderBeken Remodel and discuss in more detail our remodel process and whether or not we would be a good fit for eachother.
Read more about our remodel process here. We look forward to exploring the possibilities with you!